For those who thought I'd disappeared completely...

[RyanShort1]

I really haven't done much of anything with wood of late, but was helping my sisters take care of some friends' children for the last few days and have had a blast building some stuff with them. The boats are some quickie kits from a craft store but the P-39 is off of plans from a book with some modifications to make it look just a bit more accurate. The black is a base coat that will hopefully protect the model some. We're going to put an acrylic paint coat on top in some camouflage markings. It won't be 100% accurate, but will make a few little boys very happy.
I'd forgotten how much fun it was to build stuff. Nice break from flight instructor studies

Ryan

[lastvautour]

Welcome back Ryan. It is nice to hear from you and see you are still active. I hope to see more of your P-39 in 2009 along with other projects. I am starting an email campaign of all our members. I won't have to "Ping" you unless we don't hear from you in the next 6 months.

Regardless how busy we are, we must always leave time for the kid in us.

Lou
Keep your blade sharp.

[RyanShort1]

Here's the current status. It's not an exact replica and the paint scheme is slightly fictitious (colors aren't quite right and I'm using some license for what I don't know) but I'm sure the boy who'll be getting it will be very happy.

Ryan

[lastvautour]

Nice job Ryan. I would also love to have it.

Lou