I haven't done any modeling for...let's just say...a "few" years. We just had our annual Columbia Gorge air show and went to the Evergreen Museum in McMinville, Or to see the Spruce Goose and got hooked on the "War Birds". I took about 400 digital pictures. The B-17 has to be my favorite at this point since my dad was assigned as a top gunner, besides the fact it is a most impressive machine! So, one thing led to another and I discovered my local hobby shop (Hood River,Or), and a Revell #5600 B-17G.
I am amazed at the advanced skills and options available since the last time I built and "costomized" a car model with brush paint, rattle cans.
I also found the October issue of Warbird Modeling (FSM) and became a bit intimidated by the Flying Fortress on the cover and all of the accessory kits available. But I'm going to attempt the aluminum foil skin. If anyone has experience with doing this, please share your eperience and tips.
So, I'm off and running after finding a corner in a spare room and restocking my tools and supplies and picking up a copy of the November FSM!!
I look forward to hearing from you'all!