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  1. Hey dudes,

     

    How have you all been?

     

     

  2. Hi Bill,

     

    Hope you're well!

    1. Navy Bird

      Navy Bird

      Yup, still hanging in there. I just returned from a week in Florida and I have my immunoglobulin infusion this Tuesday. My back surgery has healed well and I'm now able to walk long distances (when in Florida we went to Disney where you walk all freaking day). Big improvement from before the surgery. Now I need to finish the three models I have going at the moment...

       

      Cheers,

      Bill

    2. Navy Bird

      Navy Bird

      Just put some matt varnish on the Privateer and removed the masking from the canopy...

  3. Hello Mister Bill, 

     

    I had to check in and see how you were doing since I haven't been on in a long while. I'm happy to see you're still on and active.

  4. How is the gang doing?

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    2. Stew Dapple

      Stew Dapple

      I'm pretty good mate, good to hear from you, hope the same goes?

       

      Cheers,

       

      Stew

    3. rob85

      rob85

      Well enough to be fair! But no where near enough modelling 🙁

       

      Hope you and the family are good?! 

       

      Rob

    4. modelglue

      modelglue

      Hey Fellows,

       

      Yes, I am still walking and breathing! Awhile back I mentioned we were moving to a bigger place and I would have some hobby area to myself. Well, I am finally getting around to working on that area of the house and should be modelling again by late spring. I recently unpacked all my finished and near finished builds and stuck them into a display case in our newly finished rec room. That caused me to want to audit my kit collection and try to compile like subjects into totes. 

       

      Premove, I had unboxed and bagged 300+ kits and packed them (like tetris) into large totes for element proof storage and transport. The movers were fascinated with how many kits I had and one of them admitted that he would love to get back into the hobby.

       

      Fast-Forward today, my two toddlers are an absolute handful, and I am a stay-at-home-dad until they both get into school. It's not easy on us both from an energy and financial standpoint, but it's easier than trying to send them to daycare and work my business to pay for the care.

       

      Thanks for taking the time to say hi, and hopefully I'll see you in a thread sometime soon(ish).

       

      Jeffer.

       

       

  5. I sorely miss my modelling space. 

    With two kiddos in full toddler load out I am just not able to construct my ideal hobby room in the depths of this abode. I even suggested my wife and I could share the space as designated hobby area, but she has yet to relent and approve of spending any time away from the insanity.

     

    Pray.

  6. So, did any of you guys get your modelcollect B-2 Spirit yet??? I think the last time I went looking and asking they told me June! 

     

    I hope you are all well.

     

    Cheers from the new castle.

  7. Freightdog has shipped my Highplanes U-2. This is also a high point in my life.

  8. Fellows, I am the proud new father of a little boy named Skye. He came fast; we were there and back home again in under 2.5 hours. Amazing! Everyone is doing great.

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    2. PlaStix

      PlaStix

      Congratulations!!

    3. CedB

      CedB

      Congratulations Jeffers! Now that's what I call a quick delivery :) 

    4. rob85

      rob85

      That's amazing news! Really happy for all (4 now! ) of you. 

       

      Congratulations

       

      Rob 

  9. Merry Christmas to all my model buddies. I wish you all the best, may you have the smiles you have brought me this past year.

    1. Stew Dapple

      Stew Dapple

      Merry Christmas Jeffers old chap, hope you have an excellent one and a happy new year,

       

      Cheers,

       

      Stew

    2. rob85

      rob85

      Merry Christmas mate, hope you have a great day with the family!

       

      Rob

    3. CedB

      CedB

      Have a good one Jeffers and here's to a happy and prosperous 2017!

  10. I now possess an Airfix new tool B-17G. Mrs. found it on the porch this morning. Was out in the cold all night, poor thing. Best I bring it in and fondle it gently.

  11. Question: Do I require an Academy 1/72 F-18C more than a 1/72 UM Sherman M4A1 and Airfix LCVP?

    1. Procopius

      Procopius

      Well, it's a way better kit.

    2. modelglue

      modelglue

      I would agree based on research. The aircraft bias is a heavy one.

    3. Procopius

      Procopius

      Get this instead: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162289135114

       

      Academy plastic for a CF-18, great decals, and you can use Canuck or Leading Edge decals to make a different Canadian bird should you so choose.

  12. Hey guys, modelhobbies.co.uk took my order for the new Airfix B-17G no problems, and it processing the order now. Fingers crossed after the Wonderland Models fiasco.

  13. Deep breaths, Just got back from the builder, deep breaths, pending bank approval we are doing this. Phewwwww.

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    2. rob85

      rob85

      Good luck!! Remember to breath out after the deep breath in!

       

       Rob 

    3. CedB

      CedB

      Good luck from me too Jeffers :)

    4. modelglue

      modelglue

      Thanks much friends.

  14. My favourite reason to come to BM has been closed. Hopefully Jan and the gang at Czechkits.com can start another in the free chat area.

  15. Models are packed in preparation for choosing a new home plan this Friday. Yes, Gentleman, I have made sure there is room for an elaborate hobby room.

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    2. Stew Dapple

      Stew Dapple

      Good man MG - good luck :)

       

    3. rob85

      rob85

      Good luck with moving mate! Look forward to seeing the blueprints for the epic man cave 😃

    4. modelglue

      modelglue

      Thanks guys, will update ok in due time. :)

  16. So apparently talking about someone else moving means that now we are probably moving. :huh:

    1. Procopius

      Procopius

      Uh-oh. On the plus side, I know a great place for sale...

    2. modelglue

      modelglue

      Sigh, we are building again. But not the comfortable, exciting, looking forward to type.  More like the dread inspiring oh-god how are we going to afford this kind.Good luck with your sale.

  17. The cost of shipping models is really cutting into my model funds. 

    1. AlexN

      AlexN

      Aye, it does that :(

  18. Repeat after me: I don't need another P-38 model.

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    2. Stosh65

      Stosh65

      I don't have any so I see no reason why I can't have one.

    3. Procopius

      Procopius

      I actually need a P-38 model to build a RAF Atalanta.

    4. modelglue

      modelglue

      The RS models early version is still tempting me despite owning a hand count of other brands. Shame.

  19. Remember, that I don't mind the rain...

  20. It, It might just thaw this week. Weather network has lied before.

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    2. Procopius

      Procopius

      My grandfather was a meteorologist in WWII, but decided there was no money in it postwar and became a plumber.

    3. modelglue

      modelglue

      I used to watch the jetstream for an opinion of my own balanced with the temps it was passing through and historical data. Now I just pray.

    4. Darby

      Darby

      I still pray to the fishing gods even though I have all the latest data and computer model data and programmes at hand in my job. More often than not I just go with gut instinct, a set of dividers and a surface pressure chart. The old ways are often the best.

  21. Going through a bit of a chocolate binge. Cadbury cream eggs are on the shelves and my will power is WEAK!

    1. MikeW

      MikeW

      Just give in now, and don't then suffer through temptation

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