Engine 51

Sure do…amazing how loud that aircraft was with only one engine.

As a side note, the Packard plant in Detroit, where my dad was a forman. Years ago we drove around it and he was telling me what was done in each area, and the places he oversaw. I sure wish I could have recorded that trip.

Yes, happy for that bad month, would like to see more months like that from them. I’m sure he will be around for years and years considering the love affair this town has with him.

The Detroit Red Wings being eliminated from playoff contention.

Can’t get out of the mid 30’s. Snow flying, ground was white again today. So much for spring.

The time on the board posting here is wrong, the correct time is 9AM to 3PM.

I see the show has been added to the “upcoming events” listing. Thanks to whoever handled that!

Wonder why this never makes the “upcoming events” list here?

Flight sim computer. A very pricey gaming machine that, when its behaving is absolutely wonderful. However, it has what I am sure to be a video card problem. Out of nowhere the screen goes black just as if you had shut off the monitor. The video card fans go to 100% and the only way out is to shut down and start over. Research has shown this to be a fairly common issue with this model, and the remedy is replacing the video card. That's a $2800 item. It's under warranty and is going in tomorrow, we shall see how it goes.

Today’s irk: snow, snow and more snow. Enough already!!

Sorry to hear that Mike, it’s always tough to lose a pet. I have buried more than I care to remember. However, at least she went on her own terms and you didn’t have to take her in and go thru putting her down.

Snow/ice. Went to check the mailbox and ended up on my backside. Was down before I realized what happened. Sore wrist, arm and hip. At least once every winter. I sooooo HATE this weather.

Winter

I would love to live in a place where I would never see snow again. Dealt with it all my life, and it seems my tolerance is getting less and less each year. For those that don't see it that often, enjoy. How many days till spring?????

I think you mean “quality is job none”….

BOTH! With a bday five days from Christmas I've gotten plenty of "here's something and it's for both your bday and xmas". Always felt a little cheated. Just my two cents. Congratulations!!

Got plenty here I’d be very happy to send you…….

AMEN

Not sure if I’d call it bored, but I always stall right before I have to paint the body. It can take a long time to get that part done.

Thanks to all for your encouragement! Might consider another one...maybe.

The handline nozzles and some of the connectors are resin. The photoetch parts were a real nightmare to deal with. The fit of the parts on the front of the truck left something to be desired. One other thing, if I ever build it again I would not put as much time and effort into the interior, as it is hidden once it’s finished. All that said, it is a very impressive truck when its complete, and it looks great in my display case.

This….been there…lived that. Great isn’t it?

This is a screenshot of the DAAM facebook page. This is the same as the card I picked up at the last show.

Got to explore a 747-400 up close and personal. What a great day, had access to areas of the plane very few get to see…One bucket list item checked.

I picked up a card at the March show and it says November 10,2024.