Any model related goals?

I just want to finish as many as I can from my 500 kit stash before I leave this world.

I want to get back to where I was when at the bench almost two decades ago. I was able to get  a build done in under a month. Curently my build has evolved into what , 3 yrs. now

My goal is to finish a few every year.  Get that stash worked on.  Like others, I take far too long to build anymore.

I still haven't gotten any responses from the base.  My last hope is attending the air show this summer, and hopefully I can talk to someone then and obtain some info.  I have managed to collect some photographs of most of the planes, but that still doesn't tell me much.  Some of the photos of the older aircraft are in black and white, and I can't see the serial numbers. 

Keyda-  Might try calling the base commander's office and explaining what you are doing, and that you have tried many times to contact the base historian and public affairs with no response.

A call from the base commander will generally loosen thing up over in the PA office.

Nasty stuff generally flows downhill, and they know it.

If no joy, an email to USAF historians at the puzzle palace or Wright Pat may get some info.

goldhammer

Keyda-  Might try calling the base commander's office and explaining what you are doing, and that you have tried many times to contact the base historian and public affairs with no response.

A call from the base commander will generally loosen thing up over in the PA office.

Nasty stuff generally flows downhill, and they know it.

If no joy, an email to USAF historians at the puzzle palace or Wright Pat may get some info.

 

Thanks for the info, I will give that a try.  I figured the information was out there, its just a matter of finding it.  I don't want to tick anyone off at the base either. 

Keyda81

I don't want to tick anyone off at the base either. 

Yeah...... They have "GUN'S" !!!!!  You have glue...... you "might" get 1 of them.....

I would have loved to have known you back when timmy ,

steve5

I would have loved to have known you back when timmy ,

L O L !!!

I could "RUN" a lot faster back then ........

And I have a Black Belt.............   in hiding.

I am finally doing my Tractor Trailer load of brand new 1965 Chevrolets. Its taking a awhile, I do other kits in between so I don't get to bored with the chevys

I'm building as complete a survey as I can of World War 2 fighters in 1/48 scale.  It started with a spitfire and a zero.

Cdn Colin

I'm building as complete a survey as I can of World War 2 fighters in 1/48 scale.  It started with a spitfire and a zero.

 

That is the bulk of my kits in my stash, followed by cars.

My goal for the new year is to get through five builds. Quite a challenge for me. You'd think at no better than I am, I would at least be faster!

Cdn Colin

I'm building as complete a survey as I can of World War 2 fighters in 1/48 scale.  It started with a spitfire and a zero.

 

Now that is a huge goal when you start adding in all the lesser knowns... Are you gonna do variants like say the different Spitfire Mark types, or just one of each?

Build as many Jeep variants as I can. So far I have 4.

My immediate goal is just to get back into building after a long absence.

More long term, I'm an aerospace engineer and I'd like to build one of every program I've supported over my career.  Some kits would be easier to find than others, like the AV-8B, B-1B, and Bradley.  The P-8A isn't exactly a "cool" plane, but I understand there are a few kits out there.  Future Combat Systems would be a problem.  It was cancelled and I doubt any kits exist of anything from that program.  I'm probably justified then in leaving it out, then. 

I'd also like to do a series of every MiG that entered service.  Not every single variation, but at least one of each type, and some of the more important variants, such as interceptor and recon variants of the MiG-25.

The most important aircraft I'll do the major subtypes.  For example, I plan to have a Spitfire II, V, IX, and XII, and probably a Seafire.  For less important types, 1 variant will do.  The I-16 Type 17 will probably be the ony one I do.  More obscure aircraft will be based on production numbers, historical significance and kit price and availability.  I'm not going to stress about what to include or not.

Nine months and 777 hours of work and my goal has been completed.

Now to set another goal.

Wow, that is impressive!  Talk about dedication and planning!  I could never pull off an aircraft carrier.  I've never even seen one in person.  I can't even imagine the sheer size of something that can carry that many aircraft!  Very nice work, it's beautiful!

Congratulations on acheving your goal ! That's one awsome carrier !

Now..... take a few moments to catch your breath..... and set the bar a little higher for your next one.

( Or, if your like me ..... pick a kit with 2 part's and make it easy on yourself. )