SPA Modeler

Thanks Stuart! I appreciate the compliments. I first met Hippy Ed back on the old LEM. Then I followed him to Modeler's Alliance. I had started that Viggie as a dual build with him just before he passed, so it turned into a tribute build right after. I would have done it anyway.

Thanks again Stuart!

No worries - He was a great guy. When I finally get around to building Tamiya's SAS Jeep it'll be in part a tribute to him and his love of family history.

I still have no idea what to write, Duke! There is such diversity on display here: so many fascinating subjects, all so deftly handled by you, I am amazed. You and Carlos both have such passion for vintage or classic plastic—and kits from the far corners of modeling’s production lines. I was amazed by the Star Destroyer. I really considered building this but I was overthinking all of the details. I knew you would showcase what was best about the kit, and you did. I also found myself thinking about jets—you and Carlos have this effect—and nearly dropped thirty bucks on an Eduard 1:48 Hasegawa rebox because of your year in review. I know that excited me the most about meeting you: your passion. Never underestimate passion, and if it is welded to perseverance, as it is in your case, Katie bar the door! What a rumpus you have made with choices as well. Such imagination!

Bruce what a fabulous reply and well worth the wait! I guess I do have a passion for the hobby; I've had it for so long it just seems natural. I do hope that you can come to a Hobby Day on Friday or Saturday someday so we can sit and build our models side by side. Sharing my passion in person is a thrill for me and Hobby Days has been known to motivate others and help them finish more models each year; not to mention help them improve. Imagine running into an issue and being able to turn to the guy next to you and ask for their ideas/suggestions/perspective?

As for the variety, it sure helps to keep everything I'm working on fresh. I rarely get burned out on anything due to my ability to put it aside and build something totally unrelated to 'cleanse the pallet'.

Thanks again Bruce! I think I'm going to start printing and framing your replies just for those days when I feel most down.

If you don’t go back to those builds sidelines for speed bumps, and just start on another project, pretty soon you’ll have a dozen or two in that condition... they multiply like rabbits!

Been there, done that.