1/32 Morane-Saulnier typ N

I seem to be doing much better over the past ten days.
Sleeping with only the occasional interruption.
Perhaps it is the transfer of my local world into spring?

I did decide to focus on enjoying each thing i do no matter how small
and attempt to accomplish each little thing to the best of my ability.

Within this concentration I find myself not worrying about future events,

or past failures.

I've been redefining my plastic modeling protocols.

1:72 scale aircraft were simply too small to work with

other than the largest aircraft offered, due to aging eyesight 
and the new normal of less than perfect hand-eye coordination.

In this re-defining I switched to 1:32 scale.

Larger and hopefully easier for older eyes and fingers to work with. 

I am now focusing on World War One aircraft only.

This weekend i started with a 1:32 scale

Morane-Saulnier typ N---French fighter aircraft.

The Morane-Saulnier typ N

was an early war mono-plane which was 

quickly surpassed by bi-wing fighters.

It was a very very cool, futuristic design for 1914.

 The end result, of construction, will I hope appear like the

example below?
I'll provide real-time photo's next time.

I re-organized all my modeling tools and supplies

prior to starting this project.

I also ordered my next project to have available on demand.

A 1/32 German Albatros D.1 bi-plane fighter.

A unique addition to building this model is an aftermarket 

 set of decals designed to make the fuselage appear made of wood,

as was the original aircraft.

The switch to World War One aircraft requires me to

become competent at rigging.

Aircraft of this time period used visible wiring as both structural support

and for control of the craft.

This is a complex and rather difficult procedure which i have to 

study and experiment with.

Timothy Geithner 

bag man for the 1%er's and too big to fail banks,

 the revolving door Treasury Secretary, 

who masterminded the "too big to fail" bailout of  Wall Street

and the destruction of the American middle class has 

written a book explaining himself and his actions during

the Bush economic melt down and robbery of the people.

Although i would find his view of the world a good laugh.

I won't purchase this book because he might make a

penny off it.

JoJo and i were discussing my pending retirement this January.

My JoJo brought up an interesting retirement concept.

I should sell my Toyota FJ--

Locate and obtain a vehicle that is more fun to drive around town old guy style,

as well as  putz with, restore as necessary,

and maybe even take to the odd local car show.

I have restored 3 antique vehicles in my past--

Restoration suits my OCDness.

Keeps me occupied.

I will be looking for something with

just enough work involved...

I am thought experimenting on obtaining a Triumph TR-6--

There are many IF'S involved--

If i can sell the FJ at the right time--

If i can find the right TR-6 at the right price 

and proper condition---

And of course in

British Racing Green.

There is no other color for this particular car.

A TR-6 would be the ultimate reward for 

getting up and working for 50 years.

Wearing the chains.

Just the thought of owning this vehicle has provided something

I have been missing in thinking of retirement.

Inspiration

Inspiration as to what i would do just wasn't there

until my JoJo provided the seed.

One of the best movies I've seen this year on DVD.

A mob enforcer hired to deliver a bag but told whatever happens

He can't look into bag no matter what.

Great acting and excellent plot. 

"Forget the Past."

Nelson Mandela