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Re: Blowing off the dust

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Johnny ain't kidding; I've found quite a few things while doing my cleanup. Talk about blowing off the dust! I've spent the past three days going through all the spare and loose parts and sorting them into respective containers. I'm still many days away from finishing that task! I haven't even gotten to all the parts stashed in model boxes all over. The good news is that I can finally see my workbench again!

Maybe I'll take a break and try working on a model again.
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How many MIA parts have turned up so far?
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Re: Blowing off the dust

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I’d need an archeological permit to go cleaning my mess. That time is rapidly approaching.
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This is my oldest kit...1958 issue.

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Stikpusher wrote: How many MIA parts have turned up so far?
At last count: twelve and that doesn't include the full sprue I found for my Sho't Kal Alef! I went ahead and sorted them into the containers that are earmarked for those specific types of parts.

Lyle, that Albatross is such a fun kit! I remember always wanting one and it wasn't until about ten years ago that I got to get and build one.
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Re: Blowing off the dust

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LyleW wrote:This is my oldest kit...1958 issue.

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I remember building that kit around 1971/1972… :hmm: Even was able to make the landing gear work like it was supposed to retract…. :wow:
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Stikpusher wrote: I remember building that kit around 1971/1972… :hmm: Even was able to make the landing gear work like it was supposed to retract…. :wow:
That is an impressive feat!
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Stikpusher wrote: I remember building that kit around 1971/1972… :hmm: Even was able to make the landing gear work like it was supposed to retract…. :wow:
I'll tell ya, you old guys. :whistle:

I was still in diapers in 71
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Re: Blowing off the dust

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Many of the old dudes still are....
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Re: Blowing off the dust

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Man I was born if 71. :giggles:
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