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Good thing you're going to be out of Milwaukee by tomorrow. Gonna be a zoo.

Scott, I wish you were coming up to Nats, man!

Ditto. On this particular kit (assuming I ever build it 😏) it will all be closed, so minimal detail inside. I might even do an in-flight display because I can hang it to conserve space.

Few of us can afford to go that far, especially two years in a row. Vegas is as close as it will ever get to me in Washington.

That makes me cringe, Carl!! Me too. Now you see why I am pissed that I did it. This trip to Nats is gonna hurt!!

Ouch, that is some pricey trash!!! You should have sent them to me instead. They could have lived on my shelf for eternity, like this one is likely to do. 😏 I seriously considered buying 4 or 5 of them and then selling them on ebay for 200 each, and paying for mine that way. But that just seems kinda low.

Wow. I just bought one, and I had a gift card balance from a return, and a coupon from my credit card company, so my total was 124 USD. That's a screaming deal. Dammit all, I'm trying not to buy any kits right now, and you ruined it Scott! Now I gotta get your order done faster so I can get some money coming in. Carl, if you buy one, you could have it shipped to your family in the states, and grab it while you're down here. Come on, join me on the dark side......

Most accurate meme I've ever seen:

On another note, I will be looking for some of the Grey Matters/J Rutman resin sets that I need from the vendors while I'm there, so please keep your eyes peeled for them on my behalf. If any of you PM me, I will give you cell number so you can text me if you find any. Thanks!

Just to add to what Mike said, our benefactor purchased an extra shirt for each of us that ordered one, and Mike will be bringing those with him. There are also a few extras that we will collectively decide who to give them to once we're there. Tim

Still need to find a P-38M set to borrow. Anyone got one?

I should think, wow!

Thanks, Morton.

The backdate set shouldn't take long, as I have that one on hand. I'm gonna guess a month or two? The others I will have to acquire. I had the props and hub, but I used them....

Bump: Still looking for the GMAJR3214 - P-38M night fighter conversion. Please let me know if you have one. Even a built or broken one would help. Thanks! I've been a bit quiet about product development as of late, due mostly to my recent health issues, but also to a very limited amount of time for side hustles like this resin business. What time I do have, I must prioritize filling orders, which does not leave much time to advance the new stuff. I have a list of requested projects a mile long, and 6-8 in various stages of completion. If I could retire from the regular job, I'd have enough development work to keep me very busy for a year or so, but I wouldn't make as much as I do now, so just can't afford to do that yet. I do have one tidbit of exciting news though! I received permission today from Tim Skelton, formerly of Grey Matter Figures, to reproduce the items he sold that were mastered by Jerry Rutman. I have known Jerry for many years via the internet, and have long admired his work, so I'm happy to be able to bring these back. It will take some time, as I have to remaster the molds from castings, many of which I still have to purchase or borrow. The following items are the ones I received permission to remaster: GMAJR3211 - P-38 backdate set GMAJR3217 - P-38 props and hub GMAJR3214 - P-38M night fighter conversion GMAJR3205 - P-51 corrected spinner for Hamilton props GMAJR3219 - B-25 tail gun cover GMAJR2401 - Hamilton cuffed props GMAJR2402 - P-51 wheel set GMAJR2407 - FW190 LG set I own the P-38 backdate set already, but I will need to buy or borrow the others. If you have those items and want to loan or sell them to me, please let me know. These are the only items I asked about, so the only items I plan to remaster at this time. As I said, this will be a time consuming process, so please be patient with me, and thanks for your help in advance. On a more troubling note, Tim Skelton told me that he is currently in hospital undergoing chemotherapy!! He did not specify for what condition, but was positive and hopeful that he will be able to beat it and get back to life as usual soon. I know a lot of you miss the great work that he did and will also wish him well! Tim

I say keep 'em coming, as well! The more, the merrier!

Are you 3D printing your parts?

That is super nice!!

This a really cool kit, and a great build! Incidentally, the only way to get rid of those "edges" around masked colors is to build up successive layers of clear over the top and wet sand/polish out the clear coat only - just like in an automotive base/clear application. However, that is tough to do on a model! It's not easy on a real car....

Those are really incredible! Almost makes me want to give a it a shot myself.

Digging up some very old bones here, Scott.

Ahh, and they are called "Revels"... I have never seen those in the US, though they are available on Amazon.

Now that I cast a lot of stuff the same way Paul did, I can attest that you are correct. It is a real bear to keep the bubbles out of the parts, even with a pressure pot and modern resins.

Boy, ain't that the truth. I wonder how long before they file for bankruptcy?

Thanks, Chris! Wish you could make it! Does anyone know if Smitty is going?