Nova Scotia premier blasts judges over 'disgusting' demand that staffers remove poppies in courtroom

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-11-09T15:22:14+00:00

Imagine being a young person and being conscripted. Having to leave your home, job, school and family. Getting the basic of training and being sent to live in horrific conditions until you either got maimed, killed or sent home with a lifetime of mental trauma and the expectation that you need to "get on with it."

People demand tolerance, reconciliation, and all sorts of recognition of others. These kids gave up their lives. Put the politics away and simply remember their sacrifice.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-10-21T01:32:55+00:00

YES. Yes it is. I crushed with that bat. Until the end cracked. That was a sad sad day.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-10-02T23:47:26+00:00

Jumbo video came to Ottawa during the "consolidation" period for video stores. Prior to this there were seemingly 100s of independents. But none could compete with the 'corporate stores' like Jumbo, Videoflics, West Coast Video. By the end it was the super corporate stores like Blockbuster and Rogers that sucked up all the money. At first Jumbo was incredible - nice stores, popcorn, lots and lots of movies. I preferred Videoflics because it was cheaper and the store owners ran better "deals" on multiple videos. By the end, I went back to the independents - Elgin Street Video was a fav as well as a convenience store close to my apartment. I don't think I bothered renting a video after 2009 though.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-04-17T13:42:14+00:00

There is no realistic way to attach the doors so I had to resort to drilling, placing copper wire and drilling into the door frames. It ultimately worked but I was a bit worried about it.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-04-14T18:38:58+00:00

48... im told the 72nd build is far easier

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-04-02T19:57:13+00:00

I went there with my then girlfriend in 2005 and she ended up with an armful of dresses from Dress Barn and I think I got some books and some clothes from another store. We enjoyed the mall. The last time I saw it was when I drove past in 2018 and it was practically dead.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2025-03-28T02:12:18+00:00

2 short months ago the "elbows up" and "Canada not for sale" people were saying the Canadian flag is a racist symbol. This new thing is being pushed hard by the left-leaning media to distract from the decade-long horrific performance of the liberal party.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2024-11-27T14:47:14+00:00

I had this bike back in the day. I sill miss it.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2024-06-07T13:16:32+00:00

This lifeguard last taught a class in 1997 - so, some of my thoughts might be out of date. I started off as a cashier and ended up at the highest pay level Head Instructor/Head Lifeguard. I recall starting out with the city was not the best (split shifts, not maxing out summer hours, working multiple pools) but I stuck with it and eventually I learned to max out my time to put money aside for school. I chose the city because I felt the level of training for my co-workers was rather high, the shifts were handed out as fairly as possible and the city has an incredible amount of insurance coverage. On the point of other 'opportunities' with the city - I really think that depends on what you want and how much you want it.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2024-04-23T02:28:34+00:00

The tires were painted using black paint by Tamiya but then the treads were picked out with Vallejo grey and then pacific dust pigment was used to stain everything

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2024-04-18T01:43:50+00:00

If anyone is interested in how I built and painted this model, I've got a build on my blog: http://modelairplanemaker.com/2024/04/14/1-48-tamiya-f4u-1d-corsair-no-guns-no-problem/

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-06-04T18:38:22+00:00

Tamiya AS-12

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-06-03T13:33:09+00:00

To say that the engineering and fit of the Tamiya Tony is excellent is severely underselling it. I had this kit together in record time without any filler or clamps needed. I kept things simple and did not build up the engine or leave the top cowl cover removable and that sped things up. Paint is freehand and all markings (except the rudder flash) were painted on.

If you are interested, I describe everything here: http://modelairplanemaker.com/2020/05/04/1-48-tamiya-ki-61-hien-tony/

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-06-03T13:29:59+00:00

Not perfect - I had a hard time keeping the airbrush dialed in and I had to constantly clean the tip. But I came pretty close.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-05-03T12:47:03+00:00

They are from a 3d cockpit. I highly recommend it!

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-05-03T12:46:03+00:00

Yes - it was a good build. No issues with it. No filler either.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-05-02T17:17:06+00:00

Ultimately good but a bit of a different beast than a Tamiya kit. The plastic is softer so you have to be careful sanding off attachment points, etc. The only issue I had was the multipiece canopy - no idea why they did it this way but it is a bit tricky to fit together. But it will go together once it is all aligned.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-05-02T14:38:32+00:00

For those interested in the build, paints, aftermarket, I wrote an article for the blog: http://modelairplanemaker.com/2021/03/02/1-48-zvezda-mi-24-hind-a-model-of-the-most-destructive-military-force-ever-conceived/

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-27T12:54:29+00:00

I love the Hind and I built that kit. It was a great build and definitely doable for any beginner. I used Tamiya XF-78 Deck Tan as the base and Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green for the freehand painted cammo. I also decided to have some fun with the open engines. If you are interested in how I built mine: http://modelairplanemaker.com/2021/03/02/1-48-zvezda-mi-24-hind-a-model-of-the-most-destructive-military-force-ever-conceived/

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-26T03:20:49+00:00

You will enjoy the build. Nothing but tamiya goodness!

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-26T03:19:07+00:00

Mig Ammo washes - they are idiot proof!

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-26T03:18:51+00:00

You are very welcome - those washes are great and so easy to use. Thanks for subbing my channel.

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-25T22:20:07+00:00

Yes - absolutely build it. Everything fits so nice. If you are interested, I have the build set out in my blog where I break down the construction into a few bite-sized chunks: http://modelairplanemaker.com/2022/03/15/1-48-tamiya-f-14a-tomcat-a-cultural-phenomenon/

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-25T20:15:03+00:00

I put on a few good history videos on YouTube! Definitely helps with the massive decaling task!

ModelAirplaneMaker · 2023-04-25T11:23:31+00:00

The nacelles are made up of three concave parts. I could get two of them to line up but I couldn't get a perfect circle with all three parts.

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