Lothar

Brian, I hope everything goes well, but I wouldn't worry too much. My wife had this type of surgery two years ago performed by a well reputated surgeon who actually learned and studied this sort of minimal invasive method in the US. I almost fainted when I came to visit her on the second day after surgery and saw her standing on her own in front of the hospital smoking a cigarette. Recovery went smooth, however, she's still a bit limited in her movement - like lifting heavy fhings - but most importantly, she's free of pain ever since. Heads up, your doctors understand their jobs and know their business. All the best from across the pond Lothar

Bought two new ones just a couple of weeks ago from an ebayseller here in Germany. Got them for € 79 each because I bought two. Nice catch for me. Usually they go for over € 100 overhere. Lothar

IF, only if, you succeed, tell me the secret. There's a SWMBO here in Germany who would love you for that Lothar

Yesss, please !!! Lothar

WOW - I'm deeply impressed, this is top shelf modelling and finishing - hats off !!!! Lothar

PM sent, hope it helps!! Lothar

Your foil work is simply outstanding, my brain refuses to understand how such a perfect result can be achieved !!!!! Lothar

Such a beauty deserves more than 3 pictures - hats off Lothar

+1 for Jake's book, it's indeed excellent and a must have reference. Lothar

You'll neeed the long nozzles for the last 10 airframes build, you can easily identify them as they are in the BuNo. 1573xxx range. All other issues have been dealt with in the posts above. Lothar

Now that's a beauty, excelllent finish too Lothar

Stunning pictures Buccaneer and Lightning Bruntinghorpe ? Lothar

Happy Birthday Brian, make it a day to remember !!!! Lothar

Congratulations, I hope mommy is as well as little Joshua - and don't forget - being Grandpa is the most responsible job on this planet Lothar

A beauty - and what a beauty Lothar