The last time I went to the Nationals was way back in 2018. And boy, was that ever a different time! Not only was the world somewhat normal (subjective... I know...) but I had a completely different hobby focus back then. Fast forward eight years and I have met all sorts of great modelers far... Continue Reading →
I think I am missing a muscle....maybe a gene? See, I finish every model I start. Ok, maybe I have to dial that one back a little. I swear I finish well over 90% of the models that I start. I only have a couple shelf queens. And yeah, a couple of them have been... Continue Reading →
Can there be such a thing?? Well, yes.... kinda. I mean, you'll never get away from having to carefully prepare your painting surface. And yes, that takes time and patience. However, many strategies for painting bare metal involve the use of delicate and, dare I say flimsy paint. As well as a process that requires... Continue Reading →
How often have you seen any of these: A modeler with a parking lot of abandoned half-built kits on the shelf; A modeler who is always shifting gears and often buys armfuls of kits in a different category, or scale, or, a completely different scale modeling subject; or A modeler who constantly buys every new-fangled... Continue Reading →
Wow did 2024 ever pass by in a hurry. I swear I was writing one of these not so long ago. They say time flies when you are busy and this year I certainly was. Not so much on the hobby front, mind you. No, it was various home projects, work, courses, and that so-called... Continue Reading →
The last time I was in Washington was in 1998 when I dove headfirst into the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum on the Mall. I spent almost an entire day at that museum and I loved every minute of it. I mean, where else can you see the Apollo 11 capsule, the Wright flier, the... Continue Reading →
Summer 2020 - You might remember it was an odd world back then. There was a lot of "me" time. There was not a lot of opportunity to get out and meet new people. But that was not entirely true. Oh sure, there were many disappointing things that came out of those dark days, but... Continue Reading →
When it comes to a summer vacation, I tend to be a beach bum. And by that I mean a nice cottage by some water, access to kayaks and bikes, and a full propane tank on the BBQ. A rainy day usually means a road trop to some museum or similar attraction. Otherwise, games, books... Continue Reading →
Oops! Let me think of some creative oopses I have had over the years. There was the innovative use of silicone caulk as a liquid mask; there was leaving a model in a sink full of dish detergent for a few hours; or how about painting the perfect national marking on the wing without noticing... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, Stirlingkit gave me this 1/20 scale working jet engine and I had a blast building it. And the best part? It actually worked when I flipped the switch! Well now Stirlingkit has returned and we are partnering to give away one free kit of this working engine. The contest runs between... Continue Reading →
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