Wow, what awesome acquisitions guys!
The First of June I got to go to the San Diego Model Expo and with the help of a friend, I got these excellent additions.
First, in the raffle, I won these tools:
I also got this mini display, perfect for my small scale:
After that, I picked up these three Grand Prizes:
These are the purchases I was able to get with leftover Easter money from friends and the help of another friend who came with me to the show:
First are these ancient "planes on a stick" that were first issued in the 1960's. There';s no interior or landing gear; they sit on a stand. These are both 1/72 scale as well:
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Next is this ancient Eidai 1/72 scale kit of the Cessna 172. I got this since my brother learned to fly in one of these:
Even though I already have one of these, I couldn't pass this up. I looked inside and there are two complete kits inside; and the seller had no idea and only charged me for one! Deal!
Another great score from the same guy:
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Finally, I saw this and just had to have it:
And that is all I got at the San Diego Model Expo. I'm so thrilled! Looks like I'll be busy for a few days.....
I have that same Sheperd Paine book... great solid stuff in there!
That little display base is pretty nifty too! The other kits are all icing on the cake… 
