Cleared for Take Off
At the core of this site are the Aircraft Weblogs which contain brief overviews of my 1/48th scale aircraft model builds. I typically include; my inspiration behind the build; some helpful advice and a summary of the subject in general. Photos of the completed aircraft in The Hangar give you an idea of how well (or not) all the various construction stages ended up.
The creation of this website was a result of seeking a single place that I could gather all 250+ of my 1/48th scale aircraft builds. I wanted a place with easy public access, so I could share my long-time hobby with those who appreciate these sorts of efforts, as well as encourage others to get involved or continue in this hobby. I chose this direction as I had some experience building websites and was interested in the process, flexibility and control that it offered. Hopefully you find something here that keeps you coming back for more.
In hindsight, there certainly are easier ways to accomplish this task, with sites like iModeler scalemates and Reddit to name a few. These types of websites allow users to share their work, view other model maker's projects, join in on discussions, as well as catch up on industry releases and happenings.
Lest We Forget
WWII Sapper (Retired) Léopold Thibeault had some wise words for us all:
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“If, early in their education, young people are exposed and clearly informed about the realities of war: the impact, the horror and the human cost of such conflicts, hopefully it will inform their decisions later on in their lives and lead them to avoid creating situations that lead to similar conflicts, to refuse to become engaged in situations that lead to war.”
