Too long to read? Here's a link to the video. People are going back to the Moon! As a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with the lunar missions—even though every single one of them happened before I was born. I still treasure the moon mission memorabilia I fished out of flea markets and garage sales... Continue Reading →
The end of the cold war was as abrupt as it was anticlimactic. Now, I am probably mis-remembering this to a degree. It was like we came home from school on a Friday, still hating those godless commies. But come Monday morning sometime in 1991, everyone forgot what all the fuss was about. I can... Continue Reading →
It's funny that I have a strict 'no hoarding' code when it comes to all things domestic. Yet, after every model build, I keep all of the 'leftover' model parts. These might be unused drop tanks, extra missiles or a myriad of optional bits. Sometimes it isn't my fault - some kits just come with... Continue Reading →
"STEALTH!" was one of those things that captured the collective imagination. I certainly can't think of another time when esoteric aircraft technology was part of the culture. Maybe when Lindberg crossed the Atlantic? Maybe the advent of the jet engine? I don't know, I wasn't around then. But I was around when 'Stealth' became a... 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 →
I always figured the base was just a means to highlight the model. I never paid much attention to them. However, I've had a moment of clarity. You see, I've come to realize that, much like an oversized belt buckle on dark blue jeans, a pinky ring with a pinstriped suit, or a fist-sized medallion dangling within an... Continue Reading →
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