**** FINISHED: 1/48 Beechcraft UC-43 Staggerwing - Jet/Recon/Transport GB

[meatloaf109]

Username, Meatloaf109
Name, Paul
Category, Intermediate
Scale, 1/48
Manufacturer, Roden
Model type, Beechcraft UC-43
Aftermarket, Scratched seat belts.

Just want to say thanks for the time, We had to put our daughter back in the hospital this morning, the Doctors are monitoring her and the baby, and might take her (the baby) early if things don't improve. So it has been a hectic day.
On to the Staggerwing.
As you all know, I not just broke the windshield, but shattered it. Through the good offices of Charles a replacement shield arrived and I proceeded.
I am not overly impressed with Roden's parts fit, and when I build the other one, (when a new windshield shows up for it), I will go about it differently. Live and learn.
Anyways, my thanks to Charles, and all of you guys for your support.

 

[rochie]

hey that looks a bit of alright Paul.

hope all goes well with your Daughter too !

 

[Vic Balshaw]

It was worth the wait Paul and I do like sparkling wind screen.

Modelling aside, Hil and my thoughts are with you and the family, especially your daughter and the baby. It's not going to be an easy ride for any of you but we do hope it all works out in the end.

 

[Crimea_River]

Echo the above. Glad you were able to finish this build and, more importantly, best wishes for a happy outcome to you an your family.

 

[meatloaf109]

Thank you, Vic and Andy, My wife Frances is with her, I have to work in the morning, they have asked me to pull a double shift. Frances has worked for the same company for 15 years so she can get the time off. We are all hoping for the best.

 

[Wayne Little]

can only echo the thoughts of everyone else Ppaul, hope all goes well family wise mate...

and glad you were able to get the Staggerwing done amidst the chaos...

 

[Airframes]

Nicely done Paul. Keeping my finger more crossed than normal, that all works out well for your daughter and the baby.

 

[Wildcat]

My best wishes for your family Paul! Love the staggerwing, you did a great job, I'd like to do one in RAAF colours myself...

 

[ccheese]

Looks very good, Paul. Was just glad I was able to help. As an aside.... it sure would look good on floats !!

Out thoughts good wishes are with your family during this trying time.

Charles

 

[T Bolt]

Glad to see you could finish it Paul, it's looking great. Hope every thing goes well with your daughter and the baby

 

[woody]

Looks really nice Paul hope all goes well with your daughter and baby.

 

[meatloaf109]

They decided to take the baby this morning
3 pounds 11 ounces, on a breathing machine, but doing well.
Thanks for the good wishes, guys!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Congratulations Grandad. Glad all went well for both Mum and baby.

So what is it…………………boy or girl!!

 

[meatloaf109]

Little girl, 7th grandchild, 3 boys, and 4 girls.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Oh my………..Number seven ah, you'll know the routine then. My daughter was only a small premature baby not much heavier and you should see her now, a strapping six footer.

 

[Wayne Little]

Congrats Grandad...!

 

[Wurger]

Looking very good.

And I'm with all here Paul. Congrats !!!

 

[rochie]

best wishes to your growing family Paul

 

[ccheese]

Congrats, Gramps....

Charles

 

[meatloaf109]

Thank you, gentlemen.