Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P

[Duke Maddog]

Well, I just caught up with this and what a thrilling read it has been. I love the stories of you and your dad. Hey, if you want a home cooked meal; I'm quite the experienced cook myself after having 24 years experience in various restaurants. Just let me know and I'll cook something up for you.

Looking forward to seeing more. Enjoy this one Bruce, I do hope you finish this one.

[speedgraflex]

Duke! Thank you so much for reading and so much for your comments as well! I sincerely appreciate all that you are doing with your models; your work is inspiring!! Thank you for your offer for a meal! I’m sure you’re a great cook. Once we (Los Angeles) calms the spread expect to hear a knock on your door (with ample preparation time and no pressure). I would very much like to go to St Crispin’s Irregulars regular modeling day! And yes; I hope to finish this one!

[speedgraflex]

Reference material thank you Carlos! Thanks so much. I’m having a field day with all of this new data.

[Stikpusher]

You’re welcome

[speedgraflex]

Next chess move:



This is going to be an easy-peasy, add a rear wall that is missing from the kit cockpit move.

[speedgraflex]

As if. I worked out the details in about an hour. To do so I had to temporarily tack the fuse together. I also realized I will need supplies so I just placed the order.

[speedgraflex]

[Stikpusher]

Looking good Bruce!

[speedgraflex]

Thanks so much. The K.I.S.S. method at work. Adding a rear wall does help stabilize the cockpit floor, too. Look at the gap in the first frame! I find if I squeeze the fuse halves together I have wing fitting and nose assembly issues. Milliput and card perhaps will be needed.

[Stuart]

Sounds like a great subject for a build Bruce - I'm sure it'll come out well.

Great memories of your Dad - they sound like good times!