TJTX

That's all I can figure out to say. You are the finest painter in the hobby in my opinion.

You guys need to stop tempting me!

I think I'll certainly keep an eye on the Invader to add alongside the TBM as a firebomber in dirty natural metal. I'm on a bit of a journey through natural metal painting right now and this would fit the bill.

I remember the first time I was in Montreal, and learned about poutine. I had flown to Canada a lot before but mostly to Quebec for the car factories and Ft. Mac for the oil. I was up in Montreal for the F1 race and my copilot and I went out to eat. I about fell out of the booth laughing when I saw poutine in the menu. Just trying to pronounce it properly got me, and I had to ask the waitress what in the world is it. But, I always get it now when I'm up that way.

Wow Sluggo!

Got a really cool gift in the mail today! Jeff was more than too kind, and he passed along an FPL hat that was sent to him by the head of maintenance at FPL. I cant wait to get going on this thing full time after I wrap up my Mustang. I was able to do a bit more research and find some more mods she need to be Canadian.

My little baby b-17 got some more tests done today. 3 different black under coats followed by 2 separate Alclad sheens in different places. I'm trying to find the right combination for a weathered beat up Pacific theater P-51. The photos I have of her show her as filthy.

Beautiful work John. I have got to get myself one of these.

Yes sir, add this one to my to buy list.

As someone who flies a Saab, I am glad to see this aircraft selected. It will help keep Saab in the aviation game and help us continue to get support. It looks like an interesting design as well.

Ernie!!!

It looks like this is shaping up to be a really fun raffle with some good ticket items. I'll be counting the days till Christmas!

I'm standing on the ramp in Missoula, Montana. On the other side of the runway maybe 300 yards away, is a TBM firebomber. Unfortunately the museum is closed for the season and I cant get to it!!!! All the answers a mere 300 yards away.....

Had some time this evening to work on ol' 22 while paint on the Mustang was drying. I'm pretty much knee deep in contemplation and planning right now. I did a quick fit of the wings and main interior section. I wanted to check size, fit, and work through the mods in my mind. First observation is its certainty a Trumpeter kit. But, certainly workable. Second observation, I don't think my display case is big enough! I also am fairly certain as to the major panel line cuts for the rear canopy conversion and have highlighted them. If anyone disagrees please let me know!

Two major projects and a paint mule:

Holy crap Ernie! You once again have gone way above and beyond what any of us here deserves.

Here is my contribution, 2 kits to be entered as two separate prizes: A Special Hobby Tempest Mk2 and Eduard Bf109e-3 with Werner Wings with V-14 conversion.

Please enter me in the drawing and I'll post my prize offerings tomorrow.

"Oh holy night"......... Now you know how the song got that verse!

I've been in my meager stash and believe I've found a few good things for Santa to share. But what could they be?.....

Looks like the forum upgrade dumped a lot of posts here.....

No, I dont believe so. I want it to stand out and have a presence with its size.

And per request of the guys at FPL, here is our Subject:

She's a big girl for a single engine aircraft. Next to a Tamiya Mustang:

P-38 Spitfire Mk I Just those two would thrill me to no end.