What If ideas/goals for the upcoming year, what are YOUR plans?

[NARSES2]

That is "The Objective", gentlemen, &, like all good objectives, it's not necessarily the achievement but, rather, the journey that's the important part!

it is funny that this is discussed like that :

I was personally trying to invert the curves of incoming and built kits, in order to reduce, and possibly eventually empty, my stash ;
and I realize how non-trivial that is ... because I too like the idea of having a heap of choice, and I too have a collector's mind.
So sometimes I wonder why, even 

but then indeed, the objective is a balistic thing : you target higher than the straight line, to accomodate with down to earth daily gravity
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I think I shall ponder these statements over a couple of decent glasses of Merlot 

[chrisonord]

Get them done as soon as you can mate, knee pain is bad and the operation is a painful one too. I am struggling with my pain at the moment, as I should be more mobile. Having my pain meds stepped up again

[scooter]

Permanent employment?

[McColm]

I  think I'm right in thinking that there is some anniversary of the first Harrier jump jet celebrating 50 years since the first flight.
So a Harrier build in the many variants would be a good collection before the prices start to go up.

[PR19_Kit]

I  think I'm right in thinking that there is some anniversary of the first Harrier jump jet celebrating 50 years since the first flight.
So a Harrier build in the many variants would be a good collection before the prices start to go up.

The first pukka Harrier flight was on 28/12/1967, but the P.1127 and the Kestrel both flew well before that, on 19/11/60 and 7/3/64 respectively.

[McColm]

Thanks Kit.

[Caveman]

Whelp, ive just received a pair of centaurs and 4 bladed props, and a Lanc kit, and a Dremel

Coastal command Centaurus Manchester is my Whif of the holidays I think. (Anyone know a good source of CC decals for something Manc sized?)

[Spey_Phantom]

lets see, for this year, aside from the Belgian Navy Martin Mariner, there will be no more builds until after newyears (well, maybe just a small one if i find the time).

but for 2018, i have a number of builds planned.

first off are a series of RAF themed builds, to commemmorate the service its centenial anniversary. these include RAF A320 CC.1 (in old RAF support command colors, a long overdue project), F-104K Starfighter F.1 (Spey engined F-104G), B-2A(UK) Spirit B.1,...

otyher build include a series of Belgian Air Force aircraft, including a pair of H135M's (Army and Navy versions), H665 Tiger-ARH (long due to start),..

other projects include an IL-86TZ Tanker (maybe even a Civilian version), Arado Ar.555 nuclear bomber, Lockheed Super Constelation, various Luft'46 & Civilian aircraft...

[McColm]

Going back to my started builds and actually finishing them.
Trying to catalogue my spare parts boxes into what I have, what part this comes from and why did I save it.
Build all my 1/24 and 1/25 vehicles, tackle at least one vacform kit.

[Rheged]

Unless I can sort out a comfortable chair to sit at my modelling table, my modelling will be on hold for about 3 months. I have been in hospital since Tuesday morning,had my hip replacement surgery done, and now not getting better as quick as I should. So much for me bringing a load of kits down to keep me occupied....bugger!

Glad you had the op mate, hopefully the recovery rate perks up.

I have to seriously think about my knee op's in 2018 

Best wishes to both of you, both after and before the event!

[chrisonord]

Cheers 
I am getting better by the day, hopefully when completely healed I will be able to get myself back to the fitness I had 14 years ago.
Chris. 

[McColm]

The Yak 141 Freestyle
1/72 model with 2 engines instead of 3.
Looking similar to the F-35B with dual seats .
My second build would remove the two lifting engines. Turning the Freestyle into a STOL single fighter/ ground attack or a two seater trainer.

[McColm]

China has redesigned the An-10/12 Cub to suit it's own needs, so I was thinking could the same alterations be incorporated in the  C-130?
The main changes seem to be a new nose and stabilizers on the tail fin. I think putting an Eeryie antenna on top of the fuselage would be interesting.

[zenrat]

Permanent employment?

That would be nice.

[McColm]

Taking an idea from the real world and dropping a Ford Cosworth engine into a Ford Capri 1/24 or 1/25 scale.
I've seen 1/24 and 1/25 V8 engines advertised on eBay.
I've also seen someone who casts resin bodies for 1/24 or 1/25 scale cars.