Another year so quickly passed as we welcome 2024. Solid Model Memories continues to be a refuge where one can, for a short while, put aside the turmoil in the world.
December saw a surge of views with 204,790 being added to the Forum's yearly total. The membership added five new topics and 73 new post. The gallery saw a drop in viewership with 14.982 being added. Further details on 2023 will be included in the annual yearbook.
Four models were submitted during December.
Omar
Box Scale
Granville Bee Gee Y
(https://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_BeeGee.jpg)
Box Scale
Lockheed Electra
(https://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_410697729_761577889137020_8426865491546999279_n.jpg)
Lou
1/32 GM M216 Deuce 1/2
(https://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_32_Deuce_00a.png)
1/144
Casa/Airbus CC295 Kingfisher
(https://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_2.png)
My 2024 wish is for a more peaceful year. Happy New Year to all members.
Lou
Not much on my bench for the start of 2024.
1/32 Kenworth T800 series cab - basic frame assembled and awaiting plans in the mail.
1/72 Lockheed Loadstar - fuselage and wings are carved and notched
I anticipate 2024 will not be as fruitful as 2023, then again it is early in the year.
Lou
Slowly getting back into the swing.
Some progress on FK 23 - wing struts made using pared down bamboo skewers.
1/60 Fairey Battle - Basic airframe done. Homemade Vac form box works but needs some further refinement.
Cheers
Gordon
That should be interesting to see that greenhood cockpit canopy. I have use skewers as well. I like the straight grain and they have a bit of flex.
Lou
Im also looking forward to what models the new year will bring. Should be gluing up the set of five aircraft within the week.
Fraser
I have not set any goals for 2024 other than the two I currently have on my bench.
Lou
My new saw showed up yesterday and I promptly threw my back out moving it. I had physio this morning but still have a bit of discomfort.
Lou
Ouch! I know that pain. Take it easy. Did you have a bandsaw before?
Fraser
Yes I did, however it broke down in early Dec. This one was delayed over a month.
Lou
PS I had someone place it on my workbench!