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  1. CDW
    Our monthly electric bill went from an average of $280 monthly to $450 monthly a few months ago. For many years our bill has been on an average use billing cycle, where we pay the same amount each month when in reality, the highest usage months in Florida are during the summer where air conditioning usage is heavy due to the extreme heat.
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    I have to install all the glass, mud flaps, exhaust and muffler, a tow bar, some decals, and I am done after everything gets a dull coat.
  3. CDW
    I cannot recall another 1:35 scale kit I’ve built with as detailed a .50 cal machine gun as this kit has straight out of the box. Ryefield knocked it right out of the park IMO.
  4. CDW
    Wow, that canopy looks great from where I'm watching. Nice work, Chris. By the way, I received that Japanese Nieuport we discussed. Two pages of parts and one half sheet for frames.
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    Amen. I heard that the death toll from the area where the storm made landfall is significant, not to mention the extraordinary property damage.
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    My pile of tree debris from front yard. More in the back yard. Grandson helping me out.
  7. CDW
    We made it through the storm just fine. Lots of limbs and tree debris scattered about the yard. I be picked up a lot of it at daylight and began piling it at the roadside. Debris removal contractors will pick it up in the coming days. For us, no flooding, no structural damage to the home. Minor damage here and there, Gazebo canvas top torn to tatters. It can easily be replaced. All those south of us did not fare as well. They will need time and help to get their lives back together.
  8. CDW
    Love the look and the scale perspective those figures give to the model. Beautiful.
  9. CDW
    Standard preset
  10. CDW
    At this time it looks like Ian will come ashore well south of Tampa, on a path that’s similar to hurricane Charley back in 2004. We in Tampa are getting rain and minor gusts this morning with more rain and tropical winds later today and tonight. All hunkered down and playing around with my model and a new phone. On the new phone topic, this one came with 5 different presets for taking photos. I took a photo of the model from the same distance using each of the five presets to see which one takes the best model photo. What’s your opinion. Which of the five presets appear the best?
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    With the tremendous growth that’s happened on the coast in the past decades, it’s ripe for a storm surge. Some of our most exclusive housing is all on the coast. I’ll be saying my prayers for all in the storms path and for you in particular. Lash down the hatches matey. Let us know how you made out when you can.
  12. CDW
    Thanks Phil. We grandpa's have to stick together.
  13. CDW
    Thanks Ken. As is often the case, this storm has taken a slightly different track, one that puts its eye making landfall south of Tampa by 30 or more miles from where it was originally forecast. I feel certain its course will adjust again before making landfall, so we remain on ready as its uncertain at this time where it will go. I feel bad for the people south of us.
  14. CDW
    Thanks for the well wishes. We will do our best. Prayers for those who will be in the greatest need wherever that may be.
  15. CDW
    The 50 cal M2 before paint
  16. CDW
    Thanks Alan Hurricane warning flags flying
  17. CDW
    A dark yellow pigment followed by a dark yellow wash can give the tire treads a more natural “used” look.
  18. CDW
    Love your Eagle Dan. Beautiful bird.
  19. CDW
    Not too much building left to do but a lot of detail here and there along with some weathering and other paint effects.
  20. CDW
    Thanks OC I am not going to pose the doors in an open position with this one. Maybe I will on the next one, but for now took a quick swipe at a set of belts and harnesses for the seats. Won’t be able to see much with the doors closed anyhow. Also, the body parts all have paint on them now and am in the process of painting the small details like mirrors, marker lights, etc. I can see this one being finished in another day or so.
  21. CDW
    Inflation came from the wholesale printing of fiat currency. Oil/energy cost is mostly self-imposed by a small group of elites who are playing on the emotions of a "color" movement. In the big picture, we are all plebs and pawns in this game.
  22. CDW
    Very interesting. Following along.
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  24. CDW
    The last major component assembly before paint is the hood. Soon it will be paint, install remaining small details, some decal placards here and there then this one will be finished. There is a beautiful 50 cal assembly to mount on top before it’s all said and done.
  25. CDW
    Here is that video link for the MRAP walk around.

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