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Thanks everyone!  Just got her home yesterday and the appointment to meet the surgeon and discuss plans is this afternoon.

Thinking of you all in Chattanooga!

Yeah yeah yeah.  'I got married' ... SUCH a lame excuse....    Brian, Actually, thrilled for you and congrats!!  Definitely will miss seeing you this year.  Just means you have to come to Telford to make up for it.  Tell your new bride you are taking her on a trip to London in the fall.  

Thanks everyone!  Just got her home yesterday and the appointment to meet the surgeon and discuss plans is this afternoon.

Thinking of you all in Chattanooga!

Hello Chris,
Ah .... I am sorry to hear that your Mom is in a bad way.... speedy recovery and hope all goes well with her recuperation.
You look after her and yourself and best wishes.
Mom's come first then plastic aircraft's!
Have a safe trip back home with her; and insallah she will get soon and see you in Telford Maybe...
 

Sorry to hear that, Chris. I wish your mother a speedy and smooth recovery.
Radu

Yep, very sorry regards your mum Chris, hope also for a speedy recovery. 

Sorry to hear that Chris.. 
 
Hoping for a speedy recovery to Mrs Chris
 
I can only dream of getting to Chattanooga, but yes, hopefully see you at Telford in a few months' time. Where does the time go?!
 

Folks, I am VERY sorry to say that I will miss Chattanooga.      My 83 year old mother took her first flight in 30 years to see my oldest son and visit Portland, Maine.  Less than 6 hours after arriving, getting the scenic tour by my son, she mis-stepped off a curb and broke her leg in 3 places.  I'm currently in Portland, bringing her home tomorrow (Monday), but I'll have to stay around for a few days to get her settled and get her surgery scheduled (she wanted to come home to Virginia for the surgery).  Really sorry to miss Nationals and seeing you guys but I hope to see you all next time.  Telford maybe?
 
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of pictures and hearing your stories.  

Who is getting Eduard's Mustang????
 
Cheers, guys.
 
Chris

Folks, I am VERY sorry to say that I will miss Chattanooga.      My 83 year old mother took her first flight in 30 years to see my oldest son and visit Portland, Maine.  Less than 6 hours after arriving, getting the scenic tour by my son, she mis-stepped off a curb and broke her leg in 3 places.  I'm currently in Portland, bringing her home tomorrow (Monday), but I'll have to stay around for a few days to get her settled and get her surgery scheduled (she wanted to come home to Virginia for the surgery).  Really sorry to miss Nationals and seeing you guys but I hope to see you all next time.  Telford maybe?
 
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of pictures and hearing your stories.  

Who is getting Eduard's Mustang????
 
Cheers, guys.
 
Chris

Yeah yeah yeah.  'I got married' ... SUCH a lame excuse....    Brian, Actually, thrilled for you and congrats!!  Definitely will miss seeing you this year.  Just means you have to come to Telford to make up for it.  Tell your new bride you are taking her on a trip to London in the fall.  

Folks, I am VERY sorry to say that I will miss Chattanooga.      My 83 year old mother took her first flight in 30 years to see my oldest son and visit Portland, Maine.  Less than 6 hours after arriving, getting the scenic tour by my son, she mis-stepped off a curb and broke her leg in 3 places.  I'm currently in Portland, bringing her home tomorrow (Monday), but I'll have to stay around for a few days to get her settled and get her surgery scheduled (she wanted to come home to Virginia for the surgery).  Really sorry to miss Nationals and seeing you guys but I hope to see you all next time.  Telford maybe?
 
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of pictures and hearing your stories.  

Who is getting Eduard's Mustang????
 
Cheers, guys.
 
Chris

Folks, I am VERY sorry to say that I will miss Chattanooga.      My 83 year old mother took her first flight in 30 years to see my oldest son and visit Portland, Maine.  Less than 6 hours after arriving, getting the scenic tour by my son, she mis-stepped off a curb and broke her leg in 3 places.  I'm currently in Portland, bringing her home tomorrow (Monday), but I'll have to stay around for a few days to get her settled and get her surgery scheduled (she wanted to come home to Virginia for the surgery).  Really sorry to miss Nationals and seeing you guys but I hope to see you all next time.  Telford maybe?
 
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of pictures and hearing your stories.  

Who is getting Eduard's Mustang????
 
Cheers, guys.
 
Chris

Folks, I am VERY sorry to say that I will miss Chattanooga.      My 83 year old mother took her first flight in 30 years to see my oldest son and visit Portland, Maine.  Less than 6 hours after arriving, getting the scenic tour by my son, she mis-stepped off a curb and broke her leg in 3 places.  I'm currently in Portland, bringing her home tomorrow (Monday), but I'll have to stay around for a few days to get her settled and get her surgery scheduled (she wanted to come home to Virginia for the surgery).  Really sorry to miss Nationals and seeing you guys but I hope to see you all next time.  Telford maybe?
 
Looking forward to seeing LOTS of pictures and hearing your stories.  

Who is getting Eduard's Mustang????
 
Cheers, guys.
 
Chris

Unfortunately it has just been reported the pilot died in the crash. Seven civilians (watchers?) were injured in the crash but it sounds like none seriously. 
RIP, whoever the pilot was.

...........except for MRP. Lacquer thinner cleans MRP out of the ab like no ones business, and makes the ab pristine as a newly cleaned babies but. 
 
 
MM enamel works great, but their acrylic is some of the worst paint on the planet IMHO. 

Part 2
 
 

I think many of you will enjoy this.  It's very original.
 
 

Nice work! The OOB belts actually look really good to my eye. 

Hi All,
 
i remember when Airfix first announced a new 1/24 kit was on the way and all of the speculation started.. maybe a p51b,  a gloster  gladiator,   A Corsair (how awesome would that be!).  Or even a P38!!  So when the hellcat was announced I was a bit disappointed and a little underwhelmed!    That didn’t last long and as more and more details of the kit emerged I came around to the idea and nearing release I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!  I’m not disappointed,  what a great kit,  the plastic is great to work with,  the detail is brilliant. And the  finished model will have real presence in any collection.  I’ve made a start on the cockpit and engine.  The plan is to have all the panels open like my bubble top typhoon. And if I’m brave I may also fold both wings but may end up with one out.
cheers
Matt

We can meet up at GT Resins table in the vendors room before our meet and greet on Friday at 1.
Mike

I will be thinking about all you guys while I am movIng. Kitchen and my hobby room contents and kits are first to go over.   The wife's art studIo too.  Movers show up next week with the lucky stuff.  Model building could commence mid August?
 
Have fun, take photos and bring back good stories.
 
Rick

I cannot get there until Friday morning.  Just wanted to confirm that if I get my models on the table before lunch on Friday they will not miss judging?
I mean, it's not like I'll win but want to belly up and give it a try.

Yes, the vendors are done and gone. The awards are announced after the "banquet". The model room opens after the awards have been announced. They usually have to have the place cleared out by midnight.
Not sure how far you have to drive to get home.
Mike

Judging is Friday evening.
Mike

Nice, nice!  That will surely look superb when it is finished.