SPA Modeler

I was thinking about going to Chicago to see the U-505 but the wife brought up the point of not wanting to be shot by some gang banger with only a handful of IQ points.

Yeah I know that some areas of Chicago are pretty bad. But, IIRC, where the museums are located is in the “safe” part of town near the lakeshore, and not in the “hood”. Just like any other major city with it’s good parts and bad parts. Some areas are more affluent, well serviced, and well policed, than other areas.

When I was a truck driver I drove through Chicago several times. I wasn't sure from one visit to another if the roads would support me or if the bridges, which were full of rust, would hold. Other than that, I agree, there are some areas that are protected and "safe", if any place is truly safe.

I sanded the plates last night and besides knocking off a couple during the process, which were replaced right afterward, I think it turned out really well. I will be spraying a black base on the hull and deck tonight. Then comes the hull camo, spray the deck fittings grey, mount the deck and install the wood veneer. Of course, not all in one night.
Pictures will defiantly be coming when that is complete.

Here is a quick pic of the NC in her black hull camo. Next come the grays. Really not much to see.

Thanks Bruce, that's nice of you. I hope to meet everyone's expectations.

The hull camo is on. Next is installing the deck.

Your making rapid progress here!


Obviously you have too much free time on your hands...

Agreed! On both points. Come on by!