Sky Keg

TWENTY EIGHT!!!!!! I would be doing cartwheels if I built half that number. Congratulations on the extremely productive year. 🫡 Mike

Alex, 2023 was an impressive modeling year in both quantity and quality…….a difficult achievement that few achieve. Every one is beautiful and completed with detailed precision. Bravo good sir. Mike

Matt, while I like everything you have shared here, the F2A Buffalo is my favorite. A very good year indeed. Mike

Despite, in your own humble opinion, the low production number, I think it’s rather impressive to turn out those unique masterpieces AND have your attention directed towards building a new home for you and your family. Congratulations and continued success to you. Mike

Roman, I continue to be amazed at your production numbers and more importantly, the supreme quality of each and every subject you share with us. My favorite……..ALL OF THEM!!!! Here’s to another solid year for you ( and us ) in 2024 and maybe, just maybe, a F-86 Sabre will find it’s way into your display cabinet Outstanding results as usual from the virtuoso of the scale model community. Mike

Wow Adrian. 2023 was quite the productive year for you. Very impressive on all levels. Mike

Brad………it looks good to me. Excellent results!!! Mike

Good day to all, 2023 turned out to be an unusual modeling year for me. The bulk of the nine kits I built were at the early and late portions of the calendar year. While nine might seem a bit productive, I had to dedicate myself to complete four to bring that number to nine from November 26th to the conclusion of the year. As is usual for me, once the weather warms here in North Eastern Ohio, my production numbers drop. Additionally, the nine I built were relatively simple in construction and colors. Everything is in 1 / 72 scale. So here are the nine in no chronological order………………… Hasegawa B-25J Mitchell KP Mig-19 Farmer Hasegawa KA-3D Skywarrior ( tanker ) Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat Eduard F6F-5N Hellcat Arma Hobby P-39N Airacobra Academy F-14B Tomcat Tamiya Ki-62 Hien / Tony Hasegawa Ki-44 Shoki My ratings on a scale of 1-10 ( 1 very poor to 10 excellent ) of each kit……….. 1. Hasegawa B-25 : 8 2. KP Mig-19 : 6 3. Hasegawa KA-3D : 8 4. Eduard F6F-3 : 7 5. Eduard F6F-5N : 7 6. Arma P-39N : 6 7. Academy F-14B : 9 8. Tamiya Ki-61 : 9 9. Hasegawa Ki-44 : 7 * Most enjoyable : Academy F-14 * Least enjoyable : Arma P-39 * Most complex : Hasegawa B-25 * Least complex : Hasegawa Ki-44 * Best fit : Academy F-14 & Tamiya Ki-44 * Worst fit : KP Mig-19 Many thanks to all who have provided wonderful compliments and inspiration for me from their own subjects posted here. Thank you in advance and here`s to a great 2024 for all!!!!!! With much respect, Mike

Well Heather……we all know who your favorite “team” is 😉. Superb results on each and congratulations on the productive year. Mike

Your model work bench / area is what I would dub the “Playboy Mansion of the Hobby”. Only a fool would not want to have one like that. Condolences for mom but here`s to a better 2024 for you!!!!! Mike

Martin……no need to fret over the low number completed, quality has a, well, quality all of it`s own. Superb additions to your collection!!!! Mike

WOW!!!!!! I like every one. What a beautiful collection. Mike

Bertie…….Put me down as IMPRESSED!!!!!! Here`s to an equally impressive 2024 for you. Mike

Bill, I was unaware of your interest in other subjects besides airplanes however the Flyhawk Dauntless is far and away my favorite of your 2023 collection. Mike

I’d say that 2023 was a very productive year for you Steve. Well done Mike

Giampiero……….no matter what a select few may say, the vast majority ENJOY what you share with us here and like me, RESPECT the skills you have as an artist and historian. My unsolicited advice………DO NOT CHANGE WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE!!!! To me, you’re one of the very finest who share their projects with us. Inspiring to many including myself. Mike

Pete ………..I LOVE IT!!!!!! Fantastic results and inspiring for me to build a B-17. Mike

Giampiero…….. another solid presentation from you. Mike

Rod…….OUTSTANDING craftsmanship. An impeccable work of art!!!! Mike

That’s a very nice collection Andy. I like how you recreated the complex camouflage / mottle scheme on each one. Mike

107!!!!!! My goodness Alain. I thought I was doing okay with a mere nine kit built. Heck you did that much in a week. Another great addition to your ever growing “Air Force”. Mike

This one has exceptional realism and the attention to detail is incredibly accurate. The awards are well deserved. This is one to be proud of. Mike

I commend you for the accurate and flawless depiction of this aircraft. I would have given up just by looking at it from the box. Well done. Mike

Wow Norbert. I got dizzy looking at the complex engine arrangement. Superb in fit and overall quality. Happy New Year!! Mike

This is one to be proud of. Well done!!!!! Mike