What’s New Inside

For those who enjoy following my fictional short stories and have asked…”How do I know when a new chapter is ready since they are not published in this news feed?” I have added a What’s New Inside section to my page just below the Subscription box on the right side column of the page. Updates not included in the news feed will appear there. I’ll leave the updates live for a week, so check back often to see What’s New Inside.

HawkFlash Messages

Here you will find news, events and other important messages. It too is located on the lower half of the right side of the page. If you have anything important to share, let me know and if I find it a HawkFlash priority I will add it, complete with a link where others can find out more information.

Nuts For Scale Modeling

Forgot to suggest that you first reduce the Walnut shell into smaller pieces before grinding them up in the coffee grinder. Just makes the job easier on the grinder.

Late Winter-Early Spring Contests

Many of you, like me are looking forward to attending these events. I too hope to take some of my winter projects out to make their first general public appearances. Hope to see some of you from MN, IA, IL and WI in Madison, Wisconsin in April.

Several of the local guys and those from the greater Milwaukee are going to display at EAA’s Annual Family Flightfest which is March 20 & 21. Special event within the event this year it the dedication of a scale modeling exhibit. Modelers from around the world have contributed models, kits and other modeling goodies to show how the hobby has evolved over the years. I will of course include a full article on the exhibit in March after the dedication ceremony. This display will be enjoyed by all who attend the AirVenture Museum for the next year, hope you get a chance to see it too.

IPMS-USA 2010 National Convention

Preliminary plans are being made to facilitate my attendance at this years event. We’re planning on arriving Wednesday and leave early Saturday. I’ll be doing much the same as I did at Columbus, divide my time at the Aerospace Modeler Magazine table and tour the floor with my amigo Gordon from Sprue Brothers. We’re both looking forward to the side trip and tour of the Pima Air Museum and AMARC (note to convention hosts…you have it posted as AMARG).  Massive infusion of scale modeling and aircraft history…YEAH! We’re both looking forward to seeing and chatting with you there as well!

Aerospace Modeler Magazine

I recently posted this update on the AMM Facebook page:

We’re nearing the end of pre-production. A final review by the editors is close at hand and then shortly after that we’ll create the final master which will be turned over to our printer for the last phase of production…printing. Once printed, distribution begins and copies start making the journey to subscribers, distributors and retailers around the world.

I’ve been fielding calls and emails from many of you wanting to know if AMM is still in business and when or IF you’ll get your next issue. Well, the answer is, Yes.

Xuron Corp.

To all you emailing me asking about availability of the new Profession Photo Etch Cutters, I’m expecting an update shortly with MSRP, product part/catalog numbers and when they’ll be available to ship to distributors/retailers worldwide. I’m looking forward to seeing my efforts in its final form wrapped in its packaging too! They will look nice hanging on my office wall next to the Professional Sprue Cutters!

Remember: Scale Modeling is a great way to combat Spring Fever!