thanks Awood23. eventually, i'll try to have a photo of each plane in my collection posted on that Group page. It's a fun hobby but one that is too easy for me to put off-you know, the timing has to be right for a good modeling session. I'm afraid that my meager model-making skills have just about plateaued out. I think I just decided that if i was ever gonna finish most of what i've already bought AND all the others i want to buy...well, let's just say i need to live to about 125. I guess i would rather have 60-70 finished 1/48 planes that just a few "prize-winners" (as if ?!?). Now, I really need a new display cabinet too. later, Gary
and thanks for your kind words Joe.