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Barneydhc82

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  1. How big/small do you need???? I have a large supply of RCAF stuff

    Looking at the "bible" for RCAF markings, you need the logo in 1/8" Red with Drop Shadow, which I have and RESCUE in 1/2" which I also have and you are welcome to them. Just drop me your snail mail address

    ]Barney

  2. The model is the old Hasegawa 1:32 kit modified to Sabre 6 standards. Col George Miller retired again as Airport Manager of Langley, BC and I finally got him...by presenting the big bird to him in front of a lot of people. It certainly felt good to see him tear up with emotion. I've known George for over 40 years.

    And BTW the paint is the original Sheffield Luxor Pale Gold. The pigment was "liberated" in 1962 and I still have some in captivity.

    Barney

  3. Mother Nature can be a...........! Last May I renewed my Pilot's Licence, went flying and on return to the hangar, I could not get out of the cockpit. Arthritis in both hands so severe that I could not lift a thing..and I'm still fighting the effects of the poisonous medications.

    My wee Stearman has been sitting on my desk ever since and the way things are going, it could be a very long time before it gets moved.

    On the bright side, I've had over 70 years of modelling and 62 years flying (concurrently) and I've had a good life . A good bottle of Crown Royal helps.

    Barney

  4. It has been an interesting year for me Renewing my pilots licence, then coming down with a very nasty arthritis in the hands so no flying; then a beastly seven months of reaction to prescription poison.

    No modelling, no flying and no fun but hopefully he new year will bring a change for the better And ye with all of this it cold have been a lot worse.

    I've met a lot of great guys on this and other modelling sites and on occasion have met them face-to-face.

    To all of my extended family, to Steve and his family in particular, I want to wish everyone a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

    Barney

  5. I've built a lot of full resin kits and it is no more trouble than an injected plastic kit. I use 5 Minute Epoxy for structural pieces and CA for non-structural. Excess epoxy is cleaned up with Q-tips and denatured alcohol. Sanding is done "wet" and washed away so no dust.

    If I ever get the use of my hands back again I'd buy a Big Cluck in a heart beat..and I'm retired!

    Barney

  6. During my very early days at Centralia and Portage, there were hundreds of Harvards on the flight line and it was interesting to note the differences in the "Trainer Yellow". The exact shade was no doubt specified but as time marched on and new batches of paint was ordered, things changed and the "lowest bidder syndrome" appeared to read the specs differently.

    I too would go with Humbrol #24 "Trainer Yellow" but if you cannot find it at the LHS, well who is going to say that you are wrong if you use another product!

    Barney..Old enough to remember all kinds of nonsense

  7. I have my Stearman nearly completed in the BCATP scheme. There were 301 Stearman PT-17s brought into the plan but after one winter in the frigid Canadian prairies, they were all returned to the USA. as unsuitable for winter operations. Open cockpit and no engine heat muff=bloody uncomfortable flying.

    I'll post pics when I'm finished. And I agree that it is a beautifully detailed kit.

    Barney

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