tempestjohnny

Ernie that shines better then most cars I see.

 

fotofrank

Our Christmas gift this year won't fit under any tree because it's a road trip and photo mission. We're driving down the Gulf Coast and photographing a couple of lighthouses. Then it's through the Everglades on Alligator Alley, U.S. 41. We'll stop at Clyde Butcher's gallery in Ochopee, FL and then the observation tower in the Everglades before getting to Miami. On Miami Beach we'll be photographing the art deco lifeguard stands. As we push north we'll be stopping at more lighthouses for pictures and at Blowing Rocks Preserve. Then it's back to the old homestead. Should take four or five days. That'll be our Christmas...

 

Frank, 

It's probably out of your way, but the view from the lighthouse at NAS Pensacola is pretty cool. Also heard rumors that there is a pretty nice Naval Aviation museum nearby. Ok, who am I kidding, it's an awesome museum. If it's out of your way for this trip, keep it in the back of your mind. When the Blues move from their winter home back to Pensacola, they do a daily practice that is open to the public and you can watch from the top of the lighthouse.

Oh wow sorry I missed it but that bike looks awesome PJ!!! 

I did order some stuff from HLJ but it won't be here in time for Christmas. So I went by the local hobby shop and this called my name. 

Well actually it was more like 'BUY ME YOU PUJWL''.... 

Hey thanks Gamera. It's a very well reproduction and man it's a super smooth rider.

The Klingon cruiser looks very interesting and should be fun to build.

Just unwrapped all my loot

Those look cool TJ! Looks like you had a USN Christmas!

Nice haul TJ!  I got socks and underwear. 

tempestjohnny

Just unwrapped all my loot

 

Nice haul. TJ you will love the Cutlass, it's nice OOB but try to get the pit detail set. I built mine a while back and can't remember who made the pit PE set. The model builds very easy and the parts fit like a glove.

I did mine in Alclad NMF

Merry Christmas, Ernie and family -

Man, that bike is such a nicely done replica, and in such mint condition as well. Bet it does feel good to tool around the neighborhood on that jewel.

When I was about thirteen, (1954,) I had a Schwinn that looked quite a lot like that, springer front end, black and white with an obscene amount of chrome, huge whitewall tires. I think it was called a "Phantom."

I've often wondered why Schwinn didn't make it again, since there's such a popularity of the "beach cruiser's" like your's.

Loved seeing your Cutlass again, beautifully well made.

Patrick

Haven't opened my gift yet but I bet it will be a gift card for LBS by Mrs. Castelnouvo

Got more than I expected.

Merry Christmas to you and your family Patrick. Yea I love the old Schwinn balloon and middleweight bikes, they are so elegant. Even though it's a repro, this Roadmaster  rides like a dream, smooth as silk. A limited run of 5,000 were made in the original machinery right here in the US.

I'm presently restoring a 1958 Schwinn Hornet middleweight in black with white trim. Take a peek over in the paint section where I posted a picture of the Hornet's front fender I painted and wet sanded. By the way the last Phantom was made in 59, quite a beautiful bike indeed.

Thanks for your nice comment about my Cutlass. Wish a nice 1/48 or 1/32 one be available. take care, Ernie,

Nice haul Steve. Thanks TJ!