Holy Toledo

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 07:00:35 AM

A few more shots, I know that "TarHeel Hal" is not quite authentic with the NMF cowling, but this is a slight "what if" version.

Wes W.

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 07:04:17 AM

An SR, two F-12Bs, a B-58 in NMF and a B-58C interceptor in ADC grey, plus a few other things thrown in.

Wes W.

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 08:15:17 AM

Here is the F-8 shelf from the other end. I like F-8s, what can I say?

Wes W.

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 08:30:21 AM

Two more photos, then I have to sign off for the rest of the year. First, an A-7 with a few what ifs.

Wes W.

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 09:37:31 AM

And last but not least, a few FWs with a Thud and Starfighter at the end of the row, and of course a few what ifs as well.

Wes W.

Archibald · November 30, 2006, 09:44:16 AM

A stupid question maybe : how many models do you have ?

I love this collection, full of interesting aircrafts...

tigercat2 · November 30, 2006, 09:50:28 AM

At the moment, I have about 250 on the shelves in our "model room", with perhaps another 150 in "flyable storage" (in zip lock bags stored in boxes). I have been modeling since 1968, and my oldest surviving kit is a DO-335 built in March 1969. My technique has not changed at all since then; I build for fun and relaxation. I would never take any models to a show or contest, since I would be laughed out of the building. The nice thing about photos is that they cover up a lot of the flaws!!

Wes W.

Spey_Phantom · November 30, 2006, 12:09:44 PM

was that a Belgian Tempest i seen back there

reminds me of the first whiff i presented here, witch happened to be....A Belgian Tempest B)

tigercat2 · December 01, 2006, 03:12:44 PM

Actually I had so many decals in the spare box, I don't recall if they were Belgian or not.

Wes W.

Archibald · December 02, 2006, 12:34:56 AM

QuoteAt the moment, I have about 250 on the shelves in our "model room", with perhaps another 150 in "flyable storage" (in zip lock bags stored in boxes). I have been modeling since 1968, and my oldest surviving kit is a DO-335 built in March 1969. My technique has not changed at all since then; I build for fun and relaxation. I would never take any models to a show or contest, since I would be laughed out of the building. The nice thing about photos is that they cover up a lot of the flaws!!

Wes W.

I totally agree with you (about photos, fun relaxation, and never going to a show or context). I'm modeling for just 10 years, and have 140 models or so (lost the count!)

tigercat2 · December 02, 2006, 06:00:20 AM

Archibald,

Your work is excellent, a real joy to see.

Wes W.

anthonyp · December 02, 2006, 06:24:24 AM

Wes, it's always a pleasure to see your collection. That F-8 shelf is impressive! How do you keep those shelves dust-free?

Rafael · December 02, 2006, 06:25:33 AM

I want to hear that one, too!!!

Archibald · December 02, 2006, 06:59:18 AM

QuoteWes, it's always a pleasure to see your collection. That F-8 shelf is impressive! How do you keep those shelves dust-free?

BLOODY DUST!!!!!!

I live in an old house, and the dust is a huge pain in the donkey!!

tigercat2 · December 02, 2006, 07:09:54 AM

QuoteI want to hear that one, too!!!

Actually, about every six months or so, I will remove all the models from the shelves. Then I use Windex on the shelves to get rid of the dust. I usually take the models and switch out some from my "flyable storage boxes" and re-arrange them to some degree. Sometimes I have "themes", like all the Century Series fighters (thanks to Anigrand for making a complete set possible). Then I am good for another six months or so, and the wife is happy.

Also, I have a "rotating collection" of a dozen or so models in the office at work. Right now the theme is obscure air forces (thanks in large part to Zotz's Roundels of the world and a 37 year supply of spare decals!!).

Wes W.