It takes time and patience, lots of patience ...............
After a long interlude (not really but watching hockey got in the way) the elves have started work again at the kitchen table, and production of the Rodney continues. Don's dedication to this model is a lesson for all of us; little by little progress moves ahead. And now he has the 20 mm Oerlikons, the 4.7 inch guns and the 40 mm Pom-Poms all painted and ready to be attached. Next on the assembly line will be the 6 inch guns ............ then the elves have to get the pai
It's that Belleville Show again --- last of the year and my how the time flies!
We had 30 boats on display and 9 members present. The weather co-operated for a change and we had a nice, sunny, day although a bit cool. When you think about setting up the displays and getting all the "stuff" in and out of the old school building THAT's IMPORTANT! The crowds were good from the start and we had lots of interest from old and young alike. There were many detailed questions. We had a short meeting with Quinte Plastic Modellers who had an adjacent booth; mayb
A military focus seems fitting for November
John M. has been busy doing a refresh! Progress has been good on his 1:48 Viet Nam era ATCH that now features lights and a helicopter with powered rotor. He's also started work on a similar Communication Command boat which he hopes to configure with all sorts of armaments. Next in line for production will be a Swift boat (kit) which he thinks is going to be a challenge to animate. He is also looking to build an Air Cushion Vehicle which the U.S. forces used in the Mekong de
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