SallysDad

It is a beautiful job you are doing.

You, sir, are a very gifted artist. I very much enjoy looking at everything you are doing. Thank you so much. I am very inspired by what you are doing. Randy

I would love to see a Fireball XL-5 model made.

Very nice model. I like the control surfaces in this kit. Looks very detailed.

Sounds like a nice kit, interesting. I tend to like kits of similar scale so you can compare them, so the Aries in 1/72 would be interesting to go with the Orion shuttle. I know that is not always possible. Years ago I visited the Smithsonian museum and viewed a 1/72 kit of the USS Enterprise, US navy. It was massive, beautiful, detailed. Covered with 1/72 Tomcats also. Wonder how much a kit of that Enterprise would cost?

I will try for the 1/72 shuttle. Why not... after the great collapse of civilization, my savings will not be worth anything anyway.... At least I will have something special to work on while I tend to my potato fields. I know... watching way too much SF, listening to too much doom and gloom news. But seriously, I'm almost 70, so I am going to treat myself a bit more while I am still here. I have played with the idea of getting a small Discovery, and then using that as a template and guide to building a bigger version.... not 1/72 though. I hope you can get that shuttle too. Happy New year. Randy

Thanks, Bejay, and a really nice job on your shuttle.

Has anyone heard or read anything about this? Is this supposed to be a new kit? How long is it?

Your son could make a few bucks, pounds, by printing these for a few old nerds like me...

You are so blessed to have your daughter building with you. The pictures of her building are very, very touching and sweet. I am so happy for you and her. And it is looking like a great build also. Merry Christmas. Randolph (Randy)

Bertie, that is a fantastic build record from this year, beautiful detail, lovely work. I am looking forward to watching absolutely anything you build. Oh... and I love the rat... where did you get him (a guy, right?)? Randy

This is a wonderful, fascinating build. Hope you are safe and well in Austria. Randy

That is funny, Martin. It looks great even now. Randy

I would love to see a Hindenburg in this scale. And how about one in 1/72 also? Great build, Martin.

I was looking at the various Bismark kits in 1/350, and there are a few.... Trumpeter, Revel, Tamiya, Academy. I am wondering if, from your own building experience, you could choose a "best" kit of Bismark, for fit, detail, etc.? And perhaps you could comment on Bismark in 1/700 kits also. Many thanks.

Nice kit. I will be watching.

I have always liked this ship. I'll be watching too.

I guess to permit greater visibility. Expensive to restore also. Such a beauty.

Beautiful ship. I think I read somewhere there were many military considerations in her design and build. I would love a 1/350 kit of this and Mauritania, and the old Queen Mary. I don't like the modern "liners."

This is a great idea. I will stick around for this.

Thank you to both of you. I much appreciate your help. It is the AMK kit then for me. R

I was looking at these models and I need information to help me decide on which kit to get. I know there are different versions of the Mig-31, so the question focuses on the kits in general Thanks. Randolph

Yes, Tom, here are two links: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264960496682?hash=item3db0e0542a:g:2JoAAOSwQPVfxt-6 https://www.ebay.com/itm/265233833643?hash=item3dc12b1eab:g:Qg0AAOSw1QFg8xR8 Thanks for looking into this. They look very good, but are totally new to me.

Hi Folks. I just learned of new (to me) ship detail companies. Does anyone have any experience with their products? And if so, can you comment on the level of detail and quality? I discovered these on ebay. The labels/companies are "Shipyard" and "Five Star." Their products look very interesting. Thanks for any help. Randolph

I just began reading your build, and I came to the sad news of your wife passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your loved ones. Randolph