Thanks, Jim.

Mr. Bates pointed me to this on YouTube, which I had not seen before.

More modeling content

Listeners of the podcast know that one of my goals in each modeling project is to try new things. One of my current projects is really allowing me to do that. I am building the Minicraft B-52H for my brother who spent 20 years flying them. It is my first 1/144 scale kit (new thing #1)

While working on the kit, I used Tamiya lacquers for the first time. (new thing #2) See previous blog post. Also, on the recommendation of my podcast partner, I tried Citadel’s Nuln Oil shader. (new thing #3) So far I really like the way it came out.

Outriggers with Tamiya and Nuln Oil

Years worth of intelligence

The US will be analyzing the stuff that comes out of Ukraine for years.  Story here.

Thank gosh

It looks like something might be going right in the realm of military acquisition. Story here..

Pour one out

Pour one out for a true patriot. A man’s man. The word hero applies in this case. Story here.

Interesting USAF developments

Story here.  I wonder how much is already operational that we are not aware of?

Everything old is new again

This reminds me of the plan to use 747s as ACLM launchers.  Given the retirements of the 747s, I would not be surprised to see that idea revived.

What is it?

The shape of a new aircraft, or just a random test?  You decide.

The future of air combat

Is this the future of air combat?  I suspect it will be a larger and larger aspect of it.  Interested to see where we will be in 20 years, if I make it that long.

F-117

Good to see the F-117 getting used in this manner.  I always thought we “retired” them too quickly.