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Bandai TIE Fighter in 1/72nd Scale

Posted on April 14, 2017

Bandai T.I.E. Fighter in 1/72nd Scale by Mike Hanlon I saw the original Star Wars movie when it was released in 1977.  I was 21 years old; I’m younger than that now. Since it began, Star Wars models and toys … Continue reading →

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Minicraft P-3C Orion in 1/72nd Scale

Posted on March 24, 2017

Minicraft P-3C Orion, No. 1147, in 1/72nd scale by Paul Gasiorowski Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Exploración (EA6E) (Exploration naval Sqd) The first P-3 Orion entered service in 1962. It was based on Lockheed passenger aircraft the Electra, shortened in the nose and a MAD … Continue reading →

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2017 February Meeting Notes

Posted on March 12, 2017

February 17, 2017 McKinstry Meeting Theme: South of the Border/South America Program: Using washes, Mike Hanlon Notes by Paul Gasiorowski and The Tick Attendees were: Paul Gasiorowski, THE TICK, Mike Hanlon, Lee Lygiros, Charlie Scardon, Bill Soppet, Dan Paulien, Steve Kumamoto, Frank Ress, … Continue reading →

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2017 January Meeting Notes

Posted on February 5, 2017

January 20, 2017 McKinstry Meeting Theme: Prop jobs and ships – Korean War Notes by Paul Gasiorowski and The Tick Attendees were: Paul Gasiorowski, THE TICK, Mike Hanlon, Jim Batchelder, Frank Ress, Brian Gardner, Charlie Scardon, Steve Kumamoto The meeting was held in … Continue reading →

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