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A brief update for the record: Researching other info, I discovered that the P-38E that Laven flew in Alaska is shown in the records having been destroyed in a crash in Washington State (before he flew it!??) in 1942, very strange. However, a few months after posting this "article" about Laven, I got in touch with Laven's brother's son, Laven's nephew, who told me a couple of interesting stories that were in the "family lore" about Laven. The first item is that he was said to have destroyed a Japanese mini submarine in Puget Sound (Washington State), PRIOR TO THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK on Dec 7, but that this was covered up by the U.S. Gov't so as "not to frighten" the public... Or, could there have been a "cover-up" at work, which may account for his P-38E being "destroyed, before he later was known to have flown it! Secondly, his family tells the story that when Laven was in Israel, working for McDonnel-Douglas, we was flying one days with Israelis and they were jumped by MIGS from some surrounding country, and Laven scored an air-to-air kill. This too was quickly covered up, as civilians were not supposed to fly in combat. (Charles Lindberg anybody...?). Alas Laven's logbuck has apparently disappeared from the family, so the absolute truth might never be known. Still, what a hell of a guy! Ed

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP , it's quite appreciated ! LOCKHEED WV-1 CONSTELLASTION in 1/48 (JUL 02nd ) ..Today I start reviewing the joints and panel lines of the fuselage ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , juts follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/GZvfX8dsdnYnsQ2W7 Here a pics of both projects Enjoy Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 02nd ) Today I continue working on the lauching chariot ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 02nd ) Today I started the inner structure ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! HARVARD MK.IV in 1/48 (OCCIDENTAL) (JUL 01st) Today I glued the back section on the fuselage and continue adding details in the luggage bay ! If you like to view the complete 'WIP' of this project , just follow this GOOGLE link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hk6hkr5HVKEz8rpk8 A big Thank you for following the project it's more than appreciated. hope my weekly update meet your expectation ! ! Enjoy .. and it's an 'RENDEZ-VOUS for more .... Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 01st ) Today I started the work on the lauching support ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 01 st ) Today I drill the hole as the front section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

These four I just got done with two days ago; two helicopters and two gliders from WWII D-Day invasion. First is the USAAF Waco glider by Italeri: Next is the British Horsa Glider by Italeri: Next are the two helicopters, starting with this Italian Chinook by Revell: Finally the last one is the Israeli CH-53 by Italeri: And that's all for now. We;ll see what next month brings. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome!

Finally after a long hard fight I managed to complete this Vespid Models Buffalo A2 MPCV which stands for "Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle". It is not complete as at least a third of the parts for the robot arm are missing due to breakage and just general flipping into Oblivion. I got to built with the remaining parts and it is done! I made this one a Marine Corps Vehicle: Now I can breathe again and work on something a bit less annoying and frustrating! Thank you all for looking in, comments are welcome.

Brilliant job! So smooth and clean!

A nice little kit I built OOB.

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! T-6 KOREAN FLOAT PLANE (OCIDENTAL + MODIFICATION) (JUN 30th ) ..Today , I started working on the floats ! If you like to view the complete 'WIP' of this project , just follow this GOOGLE link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hk6hkr5HVKEz8rpk8 A big Thank you for following the project it's more than appreciated. hope my weekly update meet your expectation ! ! Enjoy .. and it's an 'RENDEZ-VOUS for more .... Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUN 30th ) Today I continue working on the carrying base ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUN 30th ) Today I painted the detials done yesterday and started the front section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

That is very impressive and very clean! Way to go!

Started this kit to do a fun build of something outside my normal builds. It was a quick build, pretty much built in under 2 hours. Unfortunately, I will be needing to do lots of putty and sanding but I am still happy with it and looking forward to seeing it finished.

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP it's quite appreciated ! TRUMPETER 1/48 GERMAN SUBMARINE TYPE VIIc (JUN 29th)...Today I before I continue on the project , I had an transport misapp , so I repair it and continue working on the ceiling details ! If you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZKenssCafCXix326 If you are curious and like to view the other WWII GERMAN sub I have done in 1/48 , just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/BcwASAzLsZRq5mQf7 Enjoy ! jmarc

Thank you for following the 'WIP' on this project ,it's quite appreciated ! (JUN 29th)...Today I start working on the light cover of the wing tips ! f you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1W6Eu6c7EvJeyLGT6 If you are curious and like to view the SCI-FI kits I have done in the past ,just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/D2FAQcJCoNhHNjkdA Enjoy ! jmarc

Thanks for following the WIP on this project , it's quite appreciated !, here the latest update AVRO C.102 JETLINER (3D +SCRATCH) (JUN 29nd ) Today , I sanded the work done last week also sand down the bulge that appear on the side fuselage and bottom , where the 3d resin delaminated and apply more putty on ther problem areas If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/uvk6ymGqZHgpWDaR9 If you like to view what I have completed so far on the AVRO CANADA project , I have set up an GOOGLE page for them , here the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FpZs5m3ic3c3eL329 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more on this particular project..!. Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUN 29th ) Today I start working on the carrying base ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUN 29th ) Today I continue working on the last exterior details of the tail section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Here's a preview of the aircraft models sheet that you'll receive at the 2026 IPMS National Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A big thank you to Sprue Brothers for sponsoring this sheet! I will post pictures of the automotive sheet once I receive it.

A couple more photos of the engine. Finally got it mostly done and to the point where I could work on the next pieces of the puzzle. The frame where the engine sits includes two side frames and the housing for the drive train that goes to the sprockets of the tracks. While the instructions suggest that the radiator and engine should be glued together and then the whole thing put into the frame, I decided otherwise. The radiator only mounts in one place so I did that first. Then the engine was set in. The side frames needed a bit of carving away in a couple of spots to allow the engine mounts to sit firmly. Next is to paint the engine and frames separately so that there won't be any unnecessary paint buildup. It's almost a waste to put so much into the portion of the model that will never be seen but that's the way it is supposed to go together. Some of the pieces were so small, I substituted craft wire and small Evergreen stock. When the engine gets painted it will be hilighted with various shades to show off some of the more prominent pieces, some oil stains and dirt.