Guillows P-38 Lightning

[Heinrich]

Dear Dean. When you're alone on Christmas (I lie; my two cats are keeping me company), it provides the ideal opportunity to read sections of SOS which I do not normally have time for. Thus, I perused @Daniel20 Daniel's and @RDN1954 Johan's build logs on the Wright Flyer and Kolibri respectively before I focused on the Lightning. Now, everyone on SOS should know by this time that you are one of the most gifted modelers on the forum and your P38 is proving to be yet another case in point. However, to me, this build is overshadowed by the reference and connection to your mother. Your vision of remembrance courtesy of the P38 makes it such a special tribute to her that it simply puts this project in another realm. It is a celebration of life which makes it altogether special. And in the words of @dockattner Paul - keep your family close.

 

[Dean62]

Dear Dean. When you're alone on Christmas (I lie; my two cats are keeping me company), it provides the ideal opportunity to read sections of SOS which I do not normally have time for. Thus, I perused @Daniel20 Daniel's and @RDN1954 Johan's build logs on the Wright Flyer and Kolibri respectively before I focused on the Lightning. Now, everyone on SOS should know by this time that you are one of the most gifted modelers on the forum and your P38 is proving to be yet another case in point. However, to me, this build is overshadowed by the reference and connection to your mother. Your vision of remembrance courtesy of the P38 makes it such a special tribute to her that it simply puts this project in another realm. It is a celebration of life which makes it altogether special. And in the words of @dockattner Paul - keep your family close.

Thank you very much Heinrich! Unfortunately I have been sidetracked. I ordered more wood, and while waiting, shifted my attention to the NL.
But in due time I will resume this build and finish it.
Have a Merry Christmas!