)I haven’t decided on the duration of this Group Build but I’m thinking of running it up to the date of his passing December 29th 2026.
John Eaton Memorial Group Build
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Any subject or scale's welcome. You can choose a kit from his collection if you like: https://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/ModelKits2024.html
Any subject or scale's welcome. You can choose a kit from his collection if you like: https://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/ModelKits2024.html
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BlackSheep214
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John Eaton Memorial Group Build
This group build will be in honor of one of our own—SPAM member John Eaton who recently passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. John mostly did aircraft kits. You can build whatever aircraft you’d like or choose one on your own from his stash. (He has a very large stash )
I haven’t decided on the duration of this Group Build but I’m thinking of running it up to the date of his passing December 29th 2026.
)I haven’t decided on the duration of this Group Build but I’m thinking of running it up to the date of his passing December 29th 2026.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
For reference: https://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/ModelKits2024.html
I'm in with a 1/144 Minicraft DC-6B
I'm in with a 1/144 Minicraft DC-6B
Thanks,
John
John
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speedgraflex
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Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Absolutely I’m in! Note my response in your feeler thread that I kicked your idea upstairs to our admin, thinking this should be made official, but I’m ready to go. I just think we need a hand on the tiller.
Make more models!
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BlackSheep214
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Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Most likely I’ll build two or three. One is already on my wish list at Scalehobbyist - Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier, the other may be the Skyraider - a bird I’ve been wanting to build again since my youth years. The third one I already do have the P-47 Razorback kit in my stash.
** Moderators… feel free to edit this Group Build Thread
** Moderators… feel free to edit this Group Build Thread
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Stikpusher
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Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Man I’m only part way thru his stash list and see several that I’d love to build that I already have… 
decisions decisions…
decisions decisions…"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
FLSM
FLSM
Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
I'm in too! But, I had to ask Chat GPT for a javascript to run in my browser so I could filter John's list down a bit as it's a bit overwhelming to go through...Stikpusher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 01, 2026 9:03 pm Man I’m only part way thru his stash list and see several that I’d love to build that I already have…
Big Joe: 'You just keep those Tigers busy and we'll take care of the rest.'
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash
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BlackSheep214
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Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
LOL.... overwhelming indeed.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Is that John's Collection - that's mad!?! Certainly something for everybody there.keavdog wrote: ↑Thu Jan 01, 2026 6:45 pm For reference: https://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/ModelKits2024.html
I'm in with a 1/144 Minicraft DC-6B
Stuart Templeton 'I may not be good but I'm slow...'
Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Ok, I’ll build a Monogram 1/48 P-39 (kit no 6844). I have been looking for an excuse to build this kit for a long time. I plan on doing the box scheme.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogr ... 39--140629
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogr ... 39--140629
Big Joe: 'You just keep those Tigers busy and we'll take care of the rest.'
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash
Re: John Eaton Memorial Group Build
Gentleman,
sorry for being late. I absolutely love the idea and would bring myself in with a small build.
I see that one of the overlaps between John and my stash is the Stummel Habicht from Planet Models. A fairly simple (I hope) resin kit.
As you see, I moved this topic to the Official Group Builds area. I there's room for improvement, please let me know.
Thank you all for being the great human beings that you are. John will be missed and this is a great way to honor him and his modeling legacy.
Torben
sorry for being late. I absolutely love the idea and would bring myself in with a small build.
I see that one of the overlaps between John and my stash is the Stummel Habicht from Planet Models. A fairly simple (I hope) resin kit.
As you see, I moved this topic to the Official Group Builds area. I there's room for improvement, please let me know.
Thank you all for being the great human beings that you are. John will be missed and this is a great way to honor him and his modeling legacy.
Torben
Cheers,
Torben
Torben