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I just cant get myself to step away from the old school ways. Perhaps its time to capitulate and go modern. I just love the old school ways and sipping whiskey or having beer in my rocking chair monitoring the temperature.

Looks awesome Carl! I gave up on brisket because I didn't have the time to sit outside for 12 hours. Now I do primarily ribs (6 hours) or pork butt (4 hours) if I'm smoking something on the grill.

Awesome! I'm very excited to finally meet everyone.

That's an ambitious but doable goal. Think I'll have 3 with a possible 4th. Corsair, two Reno Mustangs, and maybe a Dauntless.

Just booked my room at the Courtyard just down the road from the Embassy. Thankfully my life in hotels pays off and I was able to just use my Marriott points.

I think I need a Tamiya Mosquito. I want to have all the great Tamiya kits and that's one of the last ones I haven't built.

Also, do it....do it.....do it..... We need more non-standard builds in the model world. I'm planning on having 2 at 2020 nationals, Ernie will have at least 1 if not 2, I think Mark mentioned bringing 1, now Hubert you can build 1 too! Remember, Tamiya USA has the Mustang on sale for $99 shipped.

That's what happened to me Hubert. I was just curious to see what they had. Then I found Bardahl, and then I found Risky Business, and I still go back and look at all the others. There's so many great schemes there! And the decals go down great, just remember the big ones dont slide so well so make sure you get them pretty close to correct on the initial placement. I'm building The Enchantress after Risky Business but then I'll do more racers.

My bench board is ready and my Mustang is officially shipped from Tamiya USA. I look forward to implementing the lessons learned on Bardahl to real make this one pop! And I'm overly excited about the polished aluminum look.

Luckily I have a ton of hotel points so I can stay for free. I've never been before and am curious as to the schedule. What days are must be there days? When can you enter a model and when is judging/awards?

Another addition to my new building goal: A history of Marine Corp Aviation.

My meager stash is driven mostly by right price right time. I just got 3 new kits for a stunningly good price. But, my rule is, of it dont fit in my "stash space" I dont get it. I'm now completely full so only trades or build more before I buy more.

I am so extremely excited to see this in person in 2 weeks!

Wow! I love the subtle yet detailed paint weathering on the interior. This is gonna be epic.

Thanks gents. Hubert, you hit the nail on the head. She'll be wearing foil for certain. I'll probably try the white Mark suggested for Bardahl on the wings. The one thing I haven't decided on yet is the wingtips. I've seen RB wearing 3 different wingtips with this color scheme. Normal, cropped, and the flaired racing tips. I love the flaired tips, I'm just very uncertain of how to build them. Anyone with any ideas is more than welcome to point me in the right direction.

I had an absolute blast building the Bardahl Special mustang, and just couldn't wait to start another Reno bird. I quickly went to the Draw Decals website to peruse my available options following that build. When I saw "Risky Business", I new I had found the next build. Shiny and sleek, I just couldn't resist. One of the best things is there aren't a ton of modifications needed for this bird. A little work to sharpen the spinner, and possibly some wingtip mods along with the cockpit work. I'm not entirely sure how the cockpit on RB looked yet, but I'll figure something out. I ordered another Mustang from Tamiya so I can save my Pacific Theater kit for my Enchantress build. As soon as the kit arrives I'll get started. Anyways, heres the aircraft I'll be building:

My next racer showed up today.

Oh heck yea!!!

Got a new photo booth.

I had 2. My felixstowe and my B-25. I'm happy that the Felix is back on the bench and someday the 25 will be to.

I've actually been contemplating building a what if star wars AT-ST. I can get one cheap at Hobby Lobby. Just to have a no worries go crazy with weathering build.

Yes, welcome aboard. You've got wonderful information and the results you have achieved are beautiful!

Do it!

Wow wow wow! How did you get such a smooth glossy finish!?

We have a wonderful Distillery just north of us as well.