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Fourteen people attended the last Zoom meeting of 2024. Missed it? Don't worry. Like the Terminator, we'll be back - 7:30 pm Tuesday, 1/7/25, to be precise. Invites to follow.
The holiday lunch is 1 pm this Saturday, the 14th, at Dinosaur BBQ, 604 Union St. The December in-person meeting is Friday, the 20th - build like an 11-year-old theme contest, holiday desserts and Awards Night. Doors open around 5:30 pm.
Lou reports Tamiya's 1/48 F-35C and Ryefield's 1/35 T80 UK and USA/MC JLTV and M1102-02 trailer are available.
If you're reluctant to ask Santa for another model because you already have a lot, consider the guy who admitted to having 2100 unbuilt kits in the stash.
In progress and completed work included: TA-152 (poor decals), Fiat G-55 (poor fit), Yak-38, Skyray prototype, Skyflash, Monty Python's Spanish Inquisition (who expected that?), Red Knight of Vienna, P-38, Satellite Explorer rocket and Ar-234B. Acquisitions included: 1/16 M-113, USS Bainbridge and Fireball dragster.
This week's tool was an "LED Tracing Pad" from the 5 Below store. A light box, but thinner and powered by a USB plug. Could have applications as a work light, an illuminated base or lighting for a box diorama. See what you can come up with.
Not many of us have built paper models but we still remember seeing great paper models made by Tomaz, Nestor and Charlie. Kevin had quite a few real space paper models, but they were ruined by exposure to humidity. A lesson learned.
Kevin recommends Neil Paper Models on YouTube as a source of inspiration for beginners. Other tips- glue the parts pages to heavier paper for extra stiffness, Aleen's tacky glue works well on paper models, damaged parts can be reprinted, it's easy to change scales with a photocopier and a stash of unmade paper models doesn't take up that much space.
Hope to see you at lunch on the14th and at the in-person meeting on the 20th. Season's Greetings to all. Stay safe and glue responsibly.
~Russ
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