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First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 11th) today ,I continue working on the structure !! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 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) (JUN 11th ) Today I continue working on the last details ! 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 11th ) Today I continue cutting panels on 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/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

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First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 10th) today ,I continue working on the structure !! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 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) (JUN 10th ) Today I continue working on the last details ! 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 10th ) Today I continue cutting panels on 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/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 09th) today ,I continue working on the structure !! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 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 09th ) Today I start cutting oanels on 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/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Actually, it was a little of both. By and large, every contest, large or small, needs all the judges it can muster. The greater the number of judges, the more fair and faster the judging will go.-

For those planning to compete at the 2026 IPMS National Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you have a couple more options if you're looking to snag a Special Award. Two more special categories have been added. We look forward to seeing what you bring! https://ipmsnationals.org/2026-special-categories

Oh that fits perfectly! Way to go Gil!

Thanks to everyone for the very kind words! I decided my torpedo bomber needed a display base. The base is a cast resin piece by Aircraft Carrier Products. It's some type of very light resin compared to most. The deck planks are cast in with spaces for PE tie down strips to be inserted. The PE tie down strips fit very well with only some end trimming needed to lop off a little excess length. The base was assembled and then sprayed with Tamiya Deck Tan. That was then masked in order to spray the yellow stripe that was typical of one side of the decks of the carriers Lexington and Saratoga @1930. The edges of the base were hand painted with dark brown to finish it. By the way, the PE strips didn't like being masked over so after the yellow was painted I had to go back and hand paint each tie down strip with deck brown where the tape had pulled the paint off. Eventually I'll create a label for the base to finish it off. Anyway, it does seem to make it a more "complete" display! Gil

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It is heavy heart and deep sadness that I announce the passing of longtime member Lynn Rowley. He was a past National Best of Show winner and a member of the North Central Texas Club. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Blue Skies and Tailwinds, Lynn.

Here another space related project I been working on , its the JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 08th) today ,I continue working on the structure !! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 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 08th ) Today , I continue to work on the nose bay and glued curtains in the fuselage windows ! 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

Thank you for following the 'WIP' on this project ,it's quite appreciated ! (JUN 08th)...Today I done the ailerons and glued them into place ! 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

I know it's only been a short time and not too many people have taken the last tour, but I managed to get so much more done, I'm ready to start another one. All who wish to join me, please board the trams and get ready for another busy tour. Starting once again in the Hangar, we have the Italian CH-47 Chinook getting the canopy on and some additional touch up on the paint in this first bay: In these next bays, we have a few freshly started projects going, starting with this Iraqi Eurocopter in this next bay. I finished the interior, but the pic didn't turn out, but these shots of the tail and the main rotor did: In the next bay, we started a US Army Waco glider, starting with the fuselage with some interior. I didn't do much in the interior because it will barely be seen through the tiny windows: Later the cockpit was done so I also decided to dry-fit the canopy to see how well it will fit. Pretty good so far: Later the cockpit was painted up and the canopy glued in place: Finally, everything was assembled except landing gear to make it ready for paint: In the last bay here, I started a British Horsa Glider as well since if I have a Waco, I should have a Horsa too. With these last two completed, I'll have gliders from all four major combatants in Europe during WWII. First of course was the cockpit: Picture's not the best, but you get the idea. Later that was painted and the canopy installed: Before that, I had also assembled the wings and tail sections too: Finally, everything was put together to prepare for paint: That concludes the Hangar portion of our tour, now on to the Shipyards... Here in the Shipyards, this first slip had more progress done on the USS Springfield, getting paint and final detail parts on: Of course, some additional painting will be needed, but she's getting close to launch In the next few slips, we have all our German destroyers under construction. I found another one I didn't know I had, the German Z-7 so I laid the keel for that and started building it up: Later came paint, more detail parts and even some photo-etch: That photo etch was a ridiculous exercise in frustration! It's far to thin and delicate to keep straight and I barely even got it to stay on the model! Nevertheless, I added some more, and touched up some additional parts and got this closer to being done: The next slip has the German Z-28 which got more paint and some details: Antenna masts and final details went on next, all that's left is additional touch up paint: The next slip has the German Z-31, getting it's first coat of paint before additional parts go on: Later all her weaponry, detail parts and masts went on and got painted for the most part: Finally in this next slip is the German Z-43 getting it;s first coat of paint before details were added: Later the details were added and some additional painting done. Like the others, this one is getting close: Now we move onto the next slips that have my British destroyers in progress. First up, the HMS Cambletown getting painted and details added: Followed by the HMS Hotspur in the next slip getting the same: And in the next slip, the HMS Cossack got the same treatment: These Airfix kits are pretty basic but they were the only opportunity to get these ships back in the day. I'm loving this getting them finished! Finally in this last slip, I started this tiny Japanese MSDF ship that I found in the stash. I found it interesting in that the box art has the LST 4151 in the background that I'd previously finished! It went together very fast: That concludes the tour of the Shipyards, now on to the Motor Pool. Here in the Motor Pool things have picked up a bit, with a few new projects started while working on previously started models. In the first bay here we have the German KF-51 Panther getting it's roadwheels installed: The turret was then assembled and later added to the hull to see how it looks so far: The open holes were where some 3-D printed parts were supposed to go but I'd lost them, until I opened another kit and found them inside there where I thought they belonged since it had 3-D printed parts too. They got installed next: Next the tracks went on and base paint started: This will be in the standard German three-tone green-brown-black pattern. No way am I doing that digital pattern! I don't even like how it looks! Moving on to the next bay, we got started on a US Army Bradley with BUSK armor on it. This is an amazing kit that went together very well. It even has an interior: Since the rear hatch can be dropped, I'll be painting that up. Until then, I got to work on the upper hull, adding all the detail parts. It's just dry-fit on the lower hull right now: The turret came next; my apologies for the poor photo. Still working out the kinks on my new camera: Everything is looking great so far. Once the interior is painted, this is going to finish up fast: I found an old Italeri kit that I didn't know I had, it's an Italian AB-40 that was converted to ride the rails. Basic assembly went fast: Later all the detail parts were added. This beastie is ready for paint: Last but not least, we have the US Army Buffalo A1 MPCV that I started. This was where the 3-D printed parts were for the Panther, since this also has 3-D printed parts. I had to question the kit makers; some of the printed parts were not necessary to print they could just as easily have been molded. I was also frustrated by the fact that they did not mold backup parts for the 3-D printed ones. You lose or break one beyond repair and you have to do without. Anyway, on to the progress, I got the basic interior, chassis and wheels done: I then started painting the interior: It looks a bit crude here, I'll be touching it up but not much will be seen though the windows anyway as you can see here with the top dry-fit into place: Additional detail parts and some more painting were done next: It's sure looking pretty interesting. I'm hoping to get more done soon. Meanwhile, in the back area, were the buildings are all worked on, we have a new one I started since the box was all torn up. It's a bombed out house that's currently ready for paint: I hope you enjoyed the tour, I appreciate all those who stop in to see everything. Thank you all and remember comments are always welcome!

The Dornier Do217 K-2 was developed from the K-1 model designed to carry the Fritz-X gliding bomb. Its wingspan was extended by 25 meters or 82 feet to carry the extra load of the Fritz-X bombs which weighed 1570 kg or 3461 lbs each. They also added an additional 1160 liter/306 gal. in the bomb bay. There were special bomb racks on the inner wings, between the nacelle and fuselage, designed to carry the massive bombs. The most famous use of the Fritz-X was the sinking of the Italian battleship Roma on September 9, 1943 by Major Bernhard Jope of III./KG100 Included in the kit is: Ten grey spruesThree clear sprues One set of decalsOne instruction bookletThe instructions are pretty straight forward and the kit seems well detailed with fine panel lines and other fuselage detail. View the full review

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP it's quite appreciated ! TRUMPETER 1/48 GERMAN SUBMARINE TYPE VIIc (JUN 08th)...Today I 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

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUN 08th ) Today I look into my spare parts and decided to takle this one ,start to retouch the paint , done a wash thin the exhaust edge ! 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/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

For those looking for a little more rustic, or at least a little cheaper, accommodations for the National Convention, there are some campgrounds in and around Fort Wayne. Be aware that the camping areas, especially those nearest the city, fill quickly so you will want to make reservations soon. There are two campgrounds inside the greater Fort Wayne area: Johnny Appleseed Campground and River Camp Fort Wayne. A little further out are Indian Springs Campground in Garrett and Chain O' Lakes State Park in Albion. [Johnny Appleseed](https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Johnny-Appleseed-Campground-48), part of the city park system, has 48 sites including two that are handicapped-accessible and several pull-through. All have electric with water nearby. (See photo.) [River Camp](https://rivercampfortwayne.com/index.html), located south of the city but within the suburban ring, is a smaller facility with seven tent sites, one RV site and a cabin. The RV site is limited to 16' campers. [Indian Springs](https://www.indianspringsoutdoors.com/), about 8 miles north of Fort Wayne, has more than 350 sites, including several pull-through. Some sites include electric and water and sewer. It also has eight cabins sleeping from four to eight people. Among the amenities is on-site laundry. [Chain O' Lakes](https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/chain-o-lakes-state-park/), about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne, has 331 sites with electric, 49 without and 33 primitive. The campground website doesn't indicate how water is provided, but it has an on-site dump station. For those willing to drive further, there are other campgrounds in the region. We look forward to seeing you in Fort Wayne this August and hope you find the accommodations that best fit your needs.

TTTTTTThank you !....yes they have use BABOO to make the structure, BAMBOO is light ,flexible and strong !!

Interesting glider! The design looks very old, but it also looks like it uses PVC piping for the struts. Or was it something round and light bamboo maybe? Gil