HOUSTON

WOWZER! OMG.... it's SO STUNNING.. Looks like the Real thing. KUDOS.

OUTSTANDING build and your weathering and painting is executed PERFECTLY. IMPRESSIVE build.

WHOA!.. STUNNING model..

OMG! STUNNING.... GORGEOUS.... PHABULOUS... KUDOS. OMG! STUNNING.... GORGEOUS.... PHABULOUS... KUDOS.

Aesthetically SUPERB.. KUDOS.

Very IMPRESSIVE and STUNNING model.

... FOR FOUR EYED PEOPLE....

Good thread.. intellectual thread I think! I have several books on the go but about to start a another book; I would say it's more like an Autobiography. It is called MY WARS : B-1B-17s to F-4s, WWII TO VIETNAM . The Author is RICHARD B.BUSHONG, COLONEL USAF-RETIRED. I had gone to the IPMS NATS show in PHOENIX ,ARIZONA and on August 2nd 2018 I took a tour to the PIMA Air and Space Museum. Having walked around the perimeter outside looking at every conceivable Aircraft and videotaping them or taking photos ;it was time to go into the section dedicated to the B-17. Exhausted and the chance to cool down I entered the B-17 part of the museum. Another friend had just been in and said I definitely need to go and look INSIDE as a Veteran was there to talk about HIS B-17. WELL what a surprise.... there stood COLONEL RICHARD B.BUSHONG... in front of ME.. what a pleasant 95 year old Veteran and former B-17 pilot he turned out to be. I was spellbound as I listened to his tales.and as he stood in front of his beloved B-17 "FLYING FORTRESS " he regaled takes of his flights .. Fascination filled MY Heart as I listened to this great Gentleman whose spirit was as fresh as all those years ago; and his memory sharp and clear. I then told him I had bought his book and he kindly autographed it and suggested I stood next to him for a photo ... several photos... Another friend on same tour to the PIMA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM which is based in TUSCON ARIZONA took many professional photos and I have a precious book signed by COLONEL BUSHONG and more precious memorable memories of that day. I also bought other B-17 stuff so they get more donations by selling. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book will Be donated to THE 390th MEMORIAL MUSEUM. So that's what I am about to read. HOUSTON .

Yuk!

SUPERBÉ... Thank you.

Mike.... thank you. and thank you for doing that. much appreciated.

This was posted on LSP forum by Daniel Leduc. A very sad news today I got, early yesterday morning my very good friend André died of a heart attack. Retired from Bombardier a little over a year and a fine modeler his entire life, he was a great inspiration for many of us at the club. He leaves behind his longtime compagnion Danielle Mateau and her daughter. ''You left us way too soon my friend and we will miss you deeply'' Dan. Dora9/André Dorion. Also known as :- dora9r6 - Britmodeller.com https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/profile/11080-dora9r6/&_fromLogin=1 MY Condolences to his family and friends and members who knew him. He was a BRILLIANT modeler (check his builds out) and I shall miss him. André Rest In Peace... Blue Skies .Gone but not forgotten. HOUSTON.

Thanks John...

EXQUISITE work.. WOW.

Thanks Stix. PERFECT tribute.