September, 2011 McKinstry Meeting
Theme: Cold War

Program: Dan Paulien – Applying Gloss Finishes

The monthly theme generated 6 models. Not a very good showing, but then only 11 modelers made an appearance at the September meeting. Interesting to note that out of the six models, three were versions of the SR-71!

In addition to the 6 cold war themed models, there were several others. Overall, a nice table for show ‘n tell, even though member turnout was light.

Table groups

P-51D Mustang, 1/48th, Tamiya, built by Mike Hanlon

F6F-5 Hellcat, 1/72th, Eduard, built by Mike Hanlon

F-104C Starfighter, 1/48th, Hasegawa, built by Jim Batchelder

SR-71, 1/72nd, Academy, built by Dan Paulien

F-102A, 1/48th, Monogram, built by Dan Paulien

Corvette, 1/24th, Monogram, built by Dan Paulien

Plymouth Prowler, 1/24th, AMT, built by Dan Paulien

Porsche 944, 1/24th-1/25th, Testors/Fujimi, built by Dan Paulien

SR-71, 1/72nd, Revell, built by Paul Gasiorowski

Mig 21F, 1/48th, Revell, built by Paul Gasiorowski

SR-71B, 1/48th, Testors, built by Norris Graser

Bulldozer, 1/48th, Kamasto, built by Pat Leddy

Russian Gaz-MM, 1/48th, UM Models, built by Pat Leddy

K5 Austin truck, 1/48th, PX, built by Pat Leddy

Austin utility truck, 1/48th, Tamiya, built by Pat Leddy

Staghound, 1/48th, Kenzi, built by Pat Leddy

Tankwagon, 1/48th, Italeri, built by Pat Leddy

Program: Dan Paulien – Applying Gloss Finishes

Dan gave an insightful demonstration on applying gloss finishes. It seems to be an area that car builders have a step up on aircraft builders. Of course we turned Dan to the dark side a long time ago – now he does more aircraft than things that can’t operate in the air.  Nice job, Dan; I picked up several useful tips for that next gloss blue Navy plane.

Dan entertains a question as “Twitch” Hanlon catches a nap. Obviously, working a grueling 3 day work week has gotten to Mike.

And finally – an assortment of new offerings from Thundercals.  The Tick tries to drum up interest for his latest masterpieces.  Fortunately, the McKinstry ‘bolt fans are a willing audience.