ScottsGT

I remember when those came out along with the F-16. I was holding out for the F-4 Phantom that never came out after the prototype was posted online. After seeing the eBay prices, I should have stocked up!

Oh man, so sad to hear this Carl. 😢

Hubert, that is way beyond very generous! Now that’s the spirit!!

I’ve got it! Now it’s not 1/32, sorry. I wish they made one in our scale. But I’m going to purchase and have shipped to the recipient the new Airfix 1/48 Fairey Gannet. If you’re in the US, it will most likely come from Sprue Bros or Squadron. If you’re outside the US, I’ll use the vendor of your choice you buy from.

I had the latest version of that kit in the stash for years. Finally decided to let it go and sold it just over a year ago. Another one of those “why did I do that?” moments.

Ok, this is awesome since it’s been on my “to build” list for 20 years now. 🤪 Damn. I cannot believe it’s been that long “On the back burner.” Dad was there when they landed and threw the impromptu parade. They had just landed and unloaded their C-141 and was wondering what all the commotion was about.

I’m in of course, but I’m torn between a stash kit or a gift card or ordering the recipient a kit from their favorite vendor. I’m going to think about the options Ernie and Hubert posted.

Only if you’re not affected by the “SQUIRREL!” syndrome. There are a hell of a lot of small parts and pieces that go together to build sub assemblies and even while building one must practice handling eggshells. I’m building in stages and painting and weathering as I go. If you try to assemble Lee then paint, it’s going to be extremely difficult. As an after thought, look into aftermarket resin tires for the kit. I went with the rubber tires and not only do they have an ugly seam around the tread that is hard to remove, but a few were deformed where they sit on the wheels.

Carl, this one? Might have to get one for our daughter. 🤣🤣

For my wife to lose her mind over my AmEx bill! We have my CC tied to our Amazon account. So every time this wife sits on her phone at work or watching TV Christmas shopping for the family, it looks like I’ve run up the CC bill. 🤣 Of course I did get an email ad the other day from Northern Tool with the “surface conditioning tool” on sale for $100. I figured our handyman needed one, he’s been thinking about trying one out with the wire wheel attachment to “age” wood for projects his wife wants done. Im not gonna lie. I’m the handyman. I am guilt free after checking the bill just now. There are no charges to any of my regular hobby vendors. Just one to Super Hobby in Europe for a sheet of decals. 😇

Nice additions there Kevin. I have that Stuka kit in que to go on the bench next. The Quinta cockpit set for it is amazing.

It’s the chassis for the Hemtt that pulls the Patriot missile launch system. His new command is over these down in TX. He asked me to build him a model for his desk. This thing is so intricate and detailed, I’m not sure how I’m going to safely pack it for shipping.

Making a little progress on the build for my son.

I’m in. One year I did a gift card for anyone outside to CONUS and a kit from the stash for within. I’ll probably go the gift card route this year as well.

Congratulations!