jean Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 4:30 AM, 72modeler said: 500? Wuss! Try 1,500 plus! (I've told the missus when I croak, to announce the fact to the modelers I know and stand back when the stampede begins as they come to pay their respects to the soon to be rich widow 72 Modeler!) So many kits...so little time! Mike Hi Mike, 1500 and counting... And I thought I was on my way to become a hoarder with some 70-odd kits in the stash... I am cancelling my next shrink appointment, thanks to you. Your wife will definitely be a rich widow... I am truly impressed! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, jean said: Hi Mike, 1500 and counting... And I thought I was on my way to become a hoarder with some 70-odd kits in the stash... I am cancelling my next shrink appointment, thanks to you. Your wife will definitely be a rich widow... I am truly impressed! JR Well, I'm not exactly proud of the fact; I never intended to be a collector, as I was "only going to buy what I was going to build" Ha! Then I started getting two of everything- one to build, and one as a backup, which I would then sell/trade if not needed. Then I got married, then two kids came along, and the getting was taking place a lot faster than the building.....thirty years later- here I am. I will never live long enough, at my current rate of production, to even put a dent in my inventory; been selling off kits, etched, resin, and metal parts, and decals on that famous auction site for a couple of years now, and still have a hobby room and attic filled up...don't even get me started on my reference library! As Dion and the Belmonts said in the song, "Here's my story, it's sad, but true..." Hi, my name is Michael, and I'm a modelaholic! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Well, I'm not exactly proud of the fact; I never intended to be a collector, as I was "only going to buy what I was going to build" Ha! Then I started getting two of everything- one to build, and one as a backup, which I would then sell/trade if not needed. Then I got married, then two kids came along, and the getting was taking place a lot faster than the building.....thirty years later- here I am. I will never live long enough, at my current rate of production, to even put a dent in my inventory; been selling off kits, etched, resin, and metal parts, and decals on that famous auction site for a couple of years now, and still have a hobby room and attic filled up...don't even get me started on my reference library! As Dion and the Belmonts said in the song, "Here's my story, it's sad, but true..." Hi, my name is Michael, and I'm a modelaholic! Mike Hello Mike I'm Alain and I'm a modelaholic too, Think that I repair myself for the long frustrating time spent at looking kits that I cannot buy when I was a kid... Not proud either... But whatever, it's part of the roof insulation.... 12 per year, 500 to do if I stop buying now, wich I can definitely guarantee.... A good 50 years... Must live 'till my 110 birthday.... save my eyes and not have any seismic problem.... Let's have this... It save you from Parkinson but your viewing can be blurred Hello JR, You seem to prefer this one... And NO my friend, you're not a hoarder, definitely not, we are'nt either... Have another great modelling day Sincerely. CC 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 I tend to prefer this one Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Hello CC ... I just realized i never did post these way back last summer. I promised to show you my P-38 lightning. Well here it is This is Monogram’s classic P-38 done up in 475th Fg. Markings. I built this for my Father in law in 2016 for fathers day. He had seen another P-38 i was building , and commented that when he was a kid during the war the P-38 was his favorite type. So i personalized this one for him. The nose art on the Starboard reads “The crivetz kid” his childhood home town in Wisconsin. The port side reads “PJ’s Pride & Joy”. His name is Peter john. I truly like to think he enjoyed the gift. Hope it meets your expectations. Dennis Edited January 12, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hello Dennis, Wow, it's very kind from you, I never imagined to personalize a model for someone... Good idea Your P-38 is pristine, well done ! See that you sanded the rivets, nice job Sir ! I will try to make mine half as good ! Thanks for sharing the P-38 and the story, I really enjoy ! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 22 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Mike I'm Alain and I'm a modelaholic too, Think that I repair myself for the long frustrating time spent at looking kits that I cannot buy when I was a kid... Not proud either... But whatever, it's part of the roof insulation.... 12 per year, 500 to do if I stop buying now, wich I can definitely guarantee.... A good 50 years... Must live 'till my 110 birthday.... save my eyes and not have any seismic problem.... Let's have this... It save you from Parkinson but your viewing can be blurred Hello JR, You seem to prefer this one... And NO my friend, you're not a hoarder, definitely not, we are'nt either... Have another great modelling day Sincerely. CC Hi CC, where would we be if Saint Benedict had been a teetotaler? It does not bear thinking, does it? As to not being hoarders, I love your positive reinforcement therapy. Keep having fun! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Hello Dears, Do you think that I forget these 2 not so little Guys ?? I'm making the cooling flaps for the engine And here are the Monogram parts improved and the Eduard Resin parts ! Still I'll add some bits and pieces but it start to look good ! Sincerely. CC 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thank Goodness for that..... We were just about to organise a Search Party...!! So, what's the opposite of "Lightning"? "CC's build thread speed!!" 😆 Just kidding...... Carry on..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Nice with not one, but two Lightnings! Very nicee work so far! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 9 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Thank Goodness for that..... We were just about to organise a Search Party...!! So, what's the opposite of "Lightning"? "CC's build thread speed!!" 😆 Just kidding...... Carry on..... You're welcome Rob !😜 Serial starter… The way it is… Just like our Martian friend say…. The pace of an asthmatic snail with a bad limb !! Anyway, I do modelling almost every days one Week over 2.... 8 hours ago, Azgaron said: Nice with not one, but two Lightnings! Very nicee work so far! Håkan Thanks Häkan, It became mandatory to improve Old Monogram kits ! Is this a best way to do it ??? How many Monogram on their way… Devastator (2) Avenger (1) F-84F (1) Skyraider (1) Hellcat (1) Lightning (1) and Delta Dart (2) That make the count me think ! Thanks for the kind words Dears ! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Love those old Monogram kits. Built the B-25 once upon a time, and have a few kits in the stash. Håkan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hello Dears ! Time to restart these 2 lost beauties, since I will have 4 RFI in a few time ! But now, I'm really glad because my son will resume modelling ! He asked me about his kits... Here's his stash of partially built kits… Yes I know… Like father like son !!! Blaaaahhhhh Blaaaaahhhh He will finish that Rex, it has been a sanding nightmare !! More to come soon !! 3 more evening night work and I'll be back at the Bench Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hello Dears, Wzll, my sanding nightmare of a Douglas Skyknight is on the paint booth... So, back to the following sanding nightmare... Sometimes, I put some kits apart, and then... The Academy one is also in bad need of sanding... Well, still, I have to work on the internals... Just restartting the UPC in between my 2 ears, you know these... "What did I had in mind when I did it that way...😜 The next 2 RFI are visible in the background... See you soon Gents... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Hello Dears, Ballast added on the first academy boom... As usual... Still borderline...😜 Have a great modelling sunday See you in 4 days... CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 As would our Baron notice, this thread is a steam powered one... But nonetheless I wake it up from time to time... Finish at least one of the Lightning in '21 look like a good plan... It's an affair of sanding, engraving, putty and sanding again.. The boomerang is on its way too... Stay safe Gents !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Hello Dears, Waking up this double build... Another old Monogram that will be REALLY upgraded.... Creating radiator flaps, since they are almost always open.... Then, a lot of engraving and sanding.... Closing and adding details in the wheel wells... Maily from scratch !! Using the Eduarcademy as a template... It's time to finish one or at least trying to finish one.... Stay safe Gents !! And Happy modelling !! Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hi CC Looks interesting, I am also doing one of these at the mo, will tag along Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I love the way you said "well see you in 4 days" and then the BM thread puts up a banner that says "11 months later...." 😂 Those Monogram rivets and fasteners are perhaps a little bit over scale CC. What do you think?? 🤔 Good luck with these, and be prepared to add more weight up front, heluva job getting them to stand up. I'll check in again in 4 days or so...... 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 9:35 PM, rob Lyttle said: I love the way you said "well see you in 4 days" and then the BM thread puts up a banner that says "11 months later...." 😂 Those Monogram rivets and fasteners are perhaps a little bit over scale CC. What do you think?? 🤔 Good luck with these, and be prepared to add more weight up front, heluva job getting them to stand up. I'll check in again in 4 days or so...... 👍 What he said.... 12 months later.... Still collecting the old mojo to finish these 2..... But I did some other kits M'guv !! I promise !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 And then, 11 monts later..... Nothing happened on here.... It is about time to finish these 2.... See you soon.... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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