wemattson

Welcome back. I also took a break from modeling after getting burned out trying to force completion of some models that I lost interest in coupled with extremely busy work life. Good luck with the completion of your pilots license, that is a great achievement.

I just finished his Path Between the Seas, another great read.

1776 by David McCullough

That is quite the Command Center.

You'll have to share some pics of your remodeled studio.

Welcome Aboard! This is a great forum and you'll enjoy it immensely.

Jeroen, Excellent topic. I too have been guilty of lurking and not posting. My main reason has been that my last major build didn't quite come out as nice as I had hoped. Also, this summer has been extremely busy and free time has been in short supply. However, once my busy period at work ends in a couple of weeks, I plan to dive right back into it and try to contribute more to this forum, which I think is one of the best around. Thanks for putting a fire under my rear. Cheers, Wayne

Very nice! One of my favorite planes. I really like the subtle weathering; just enough to make it look used but well cared for. Looking forward to what else you have to show us.

No, it's not you, I can't see any of the photos either.

Wow! Very nice! Your weathering skills are first rate.

Ralph, Another real nice job! You've got quite the knack for armor. Cheers, Wayne

Awesome! One of my favorite aircraft released by one of my favorite kit manufacturers.

Wow! Very impressive. Welcome aboard, we can't wait to see what's next.

Other than scale models, I also enjoy sailing, cycling, kayaking and working on my '74 TR-6 and '54 Pontiac Chieftain:

Ralph, Beautiful job! Your builds are inspiring me to venture into the armor arena. I just have to find some time to finish the builds I have started on the bench. Cheers, Wayne

Ralph, Excellent job! Man, your skills have improved tremendously; your models keep getting better and better. Wayne

Ralph, You're a tank building machine! i'll be following along with this one. Wayne

Great job so far. Seems there's an armor revival going on here.

or maybe a figure of Indiana Jones fighting some some bad guys like in "The Last Crusade".

Ralph, The detail in that kit looks real good. You did a great job on the interior. I'm going to have to start building som armor. Wayne

Ralph, Looking real good. Keep it up. Wayne

Ralph, You're really tempting me to get into armor. That's if I ever finish my Tamiya Spitfire!. I'm really enjoying your builds. Wayne

Ralph, Looks great! You really seem to have a knack for building armor. Cheers, Wayne

I was cleaning up my pictures folder on my laptop and came across these pictures I took last fall. These three aircraft were in town during their New England tour and are maintained and operated by the Collings Foundation. For a fee, you can catch a ride in these birds. It is always nice when they come to the Plymouth Airport because they let you walk right out onto the tarmac and get up close and personal with the planes and pilots. The B-17 is near and dear to my heart because my father's uncle was a radio operator in one (S for Sugar), which was shot down over Germany on 11 January 1944 after which he spent the remaining days of the war in Stalag 17B. I wish I had more time to take more pictures but I will try again next year.

James, Your awesome review was the final straw! I'm going to order one right now. Sorry wallet. Wayne