Much to my delight, I am way ahead of schedule on my X-32A and Ki-46 Dinah builds. I spent all day yesterday diligently at the workbench. I am relieved to say that both kits are painted. I applied the decals to the X-32A last night and it should be completed by tomorrow tonight. The Dinah was painted late last night so it will be another day or so before I can call it finished. I’ll get the masking off and spray it with a gloss coat tonight so I can decal it tomorrow. The X-32A will get weathered tonight and final assembly can begin tomorrow. Both kits should be ready for the weekend.
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Man – you are just a machine! I also like how you take a bit of time after painting to ensure it is properly dry. It’s a lesson I didn’t learn as a kid painting kits, but somehow got the hang of in my early 30s painging D&D figurines!
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As tempting as it is to hurry up and remove the masking, the possibility of ruining a paint job makes the decision easier to accept. I too have made this mistake a few times.
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Painting and holding the kit before the paint is dry brings back fond memories.
I should get on with building my airplane model kits again.
I will be turning 65 later this month and having 50 + unbuilt model kits…
Building one a year would bring me to my 115th birthday in 2063.
Something to ponder about…
I can always give them to my grandson who turned two last November.
He would be 52 in 2063!
And of course I also have 10 or so finished kits in dire need for some repairs.
P.S.
I think I should start a new blog on building model kits. That would get me started,,,
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Oh man! I’d be in my 300’s if I did one kit a year. I try to get one or two a week done now. I encourage you to start it back up.
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Food for thought my friend…
I think I should start a blog and get a jump start on this.
Keep on building amateurairplanes.
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I can’t wait to see your builds. Good luck!
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Great!
I just got notified that you are following my new blog.
I think you will like it.
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I am. Thanks for the advertising, too!
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