mpk Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Dam Dale, Hope all is ok. Let us know.....Harv Just returned from hospital. It would take many hours of waiting around to get the full list of tests today. So I simply had them test my blood pressure which was about 40 below where it should be. They wanted to keep me there on a fluid drip but I left to come home and just drink loads of water. Can't face being stuck in Casualty/ER for that long and it is dangerous to me because I must be kept in isolation. My immune system is virtually non existent. I am hoping to use my new Mr. Surfacer 500 to correct troublesome areas on George and Tojo. The Raiden looks ok, as does the 109 F4. Hope for the best, expect the worst and deal with whatever happens. Cheers Harv, Martin etc. It is what it is. Edited March 6, 2017 by mpk Shaka HI and monthebiff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm thinking good thoughts for you, brother. I see you as a person with a tremendous amount of courage, and a good outlook. Shaka HI, CANicoll and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hang in there Dale, and thanks for letting us know. Thinking about you and pulling for you at the same time. As Kevin said, you have an amazing amount of strength and courage. An example for us all. Heartfelt wishes. Chris mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys. First the hospital. I just heard this: "Well chemo does not damage the brain. However the chemo you were on does." I mean seriously. My bloods are good. This does not explain the falling and lack of ability to use the brain properly. Modeling is definitely helping with my hand eye coordination. Although I screwed up the Raiden cowling yesterday. It looks chin up. It's only a thing. My cancer professor is unsure of anything. "Let's look to the future. And we can all die any day." Yeah, kind of know that. I am going to see a neuro specialist and have my brain function checked. I also found out the exact number of chemo treatments. 256. On the modeling front the Tojo is ready to be sprayed. There is Blue on the 109 and George may be ready to paint soon. I compared the Alclad with the Mr. Hobby super metals. Here's my assessment. FWLIW. They are both good. The Alclad may be thinner but does not go as far. Mr. Hobby is better value for money in my country and is easier to work with. Alclad seems very delicate. I've discovered Lifecolor is not so good in high humidity. It clogs everything. Oh and yesterday I broke the tip of my Iwata and must replace it. Tightened it too much with pressure from numb hands. I am using the Sparmax, which to be perfectly honest is just as good as the Iwata. My Talon is acting as back up. Hope to have semi decent pic's later. One thing is apparent. Focusing only on cockpits won't help complete the things! I am actually settling on certain aspects of the 109. I am not in possession of perfect modeling skills. I just want to complete something. Anything! Thanks guys. Edited March 8, 2017 by mpk Shaka HI, CANicoll, Lothar and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My friend, thanks for the up date ! Just keep on keeping on. Oh, and how many treatments did you have ?............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Ya....good update. That's all we need. I'll be waiting for your picts, buddy! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Here is the first batch that will be completed. I don't think I can concentrate on one subject at the moment. Anyway there's no hurry. Next time it'll be a bunch of 109's and a P-40. I have a few in exactly that same stage, Dale! TorbenD, mpk and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 My friend, thanks for the up date ! Just keep on keeping on. Oh, and how many treatments did you have ?............Harv Treatments today? No treatments. Just tests. Thus far things look okay but I need to see a neurologist. Cancer doctors are not educated in this area. And visa versa. Ya....good update. That's all we need. I'll be waiting for your picts, buddy! You're waiting on my pic's? Mate, get a hobby. I have a few in exactly that same stage, Dale! Yeah but then they become museum pieces. Mate I've seen you play. I know good technique when I see it. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Oh Shaka. 109 need some buffing. mark31, tucohoward, Bill_S and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 nice now on to more paint Mark mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks mate. Metal undercoat beneath the yellow leading edge. Still considering what to do with Jack? Plus learning how to remove Mr. Surfacer 500 properly.... monthebiff and tucohoward 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Really nice progress with the paint work, not far from maybe some decals now Regards. Andy mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 It's always a relief to hear from you that you're still hanging in, and from what I see from the pics, your modelling is great and your learning curve is steep. Cheers, Lothar mpk and CANicoll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I cannot fathom keeping THAT many different planes straight all at the same time. That alone is an amazing feat. And they look terrific! I'm in a lull at the moment but am living vicariously through you and the folks here for now. Keep up the good work! Chris mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hey Dale, that's one heck of production line mate, quality and quantity! Much to admire here. Torben mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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