Fi.156

Not much to update, but the Storch is complete. Just click the picture and it will take you to more pics of the completed build.



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Happy New Year!

First post of 2011!

With the new year brings the completion of some older projects.

A few days ago my father and I knuckled down and finished the Hogbipe model that we started a while back. It hasn't flown yet but the finished product looks very promising. It's fairly large for a biplane too!


Now that the Hog is finished we will be able to clear room on the roll around tables in order to continue with the largest project, the Raven Wings. Soon we will have the rest of the material to complete the lower wings for the Pitts. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.

Also, I mentioned the new display case. Well here is a picture of the case with a lot of free space for future models. May need another one in the not so distant future.


Also, here is a nice look at the stash. Since this picture was taken a 55th model has been added...the 1/48 Kinetic EA-6B Prowler with aftermarket goodies.


For those interested in reviewing and keeping up with the Storch and Hawkeye builds just click on their respective names and it will take you to the build log pages.

Thanks for looking!

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Blog Restart

I apologize for how long it's been since the last blog update. I've been incredibly busy at school, but I have been making videos and keeping up with numerous aviation related projects. There are way too many videos to talk about and post links for, but if you care to check out what has been uploaded since the Airventure 2010 review video you can go to my channel here.

However, my latest video will have it's own link. This is my first video with the GoPro Motorsports Hero HD. Unusual Attitudes

I've been busy flying the Pitts, Clipper and MiniMax recently. I've also got a few new models on the table and finished a couple more since the last update. Currently on the "bench" is a 1/48 Tamiya Fieseler Fi.156 Storch in the paint shop, and I just started my Kinetic 1/48 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 in the VAW-120 50th Anniversary scheme. I have also upgraded the display shelf to a display case! Fancy stuff! Now the dust collectors wont collect so much dust!

I'll be sure to keep everyone updated more often.

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Long Overdue!

Well, it's been another long hiatus since the last update...and this one is long overdue! Three weeks overdue!

Since we've returned from our 8th trip up to the annual gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for Airventure I have put together many videos from this year...and there are still a lot to come. Anyway, I figure my words probably don't do as much justice for this year's event as video. So, without further adieu, here are some of the highlights...in video...from this year; beginning with the traditional Airventure music video.

Music Video

Also check out the "Ten minutes of Airventure 2010", "Vietnam and Classic Jets" on my channel, and my videos from the flight with the "Trojan Horsemen Demonstration Team".

Thanks for looking!

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T-minus 4 days remaining until we start our ten day journey back to Airventure! My goal for this year is to one up my video from last year...and of course have a really horrible time!

Keep up with the goings on during Airventure here: http://twitter.com/slick_hutto

Also, be sure to look for updates when we return!

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Government Funded Vacation

Well, I've been gone a month, but I'm finally back from Navy Summer Camp...err. uhm. CORTRAMID.

Over the past month I've spent my time with each community of the United States Navy while they've tried to sell me their respective MOS's in order to get me to join...however, I'm still going Aviation. Nice try Subs, Surface and Marines. Anyway, on to some pics from the adventure!


As you may know, Airventure is just around the corner and I am having a very hard time standing still waiting the remaining 27 days! I'm eagerly preparing all the equipment (aircraft and camera) in order to make this another outstanding trip. Be sure to keep a look out when it's all over for this year's video. I plan on doing even better than last year!!

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A lot going on!

Well, school has ended, summing up a very successful freshmen year of college and the Corps of Cadets. No longer am I a "fish". Starting next semester I will be a "pisshead" bringing down the hammer on my new freshmen!

Now that summer is beginning there is A LOT in store!!! Not only have I finished the bottom wing ribs for the new Raven wings, the top wing rib kit is currently in production and should be shipped soon.

Also, starting on Thursday I begin a month long journey in Norfolk, Virginia for CORTRAMID East! "Summer Cruise" as it's commonly refereed to, is a four week rotating experience where I will spend a week on subs, surface ships, the Marines and a squadron. It should be a BLAST!!

As far as dust collectors are concerned, I am in the process of painting my 1/48 Hasegawa Harrier. It shouldn't be long before this VMA-513 color bird is finished.

After summer cruise the arrival of Keagan should be next! As my first nephew, I'm really excited to see the new addition to the family.

...and finally to sum up this summer's adventures...AIRVENTURE 2010!! This year should prove to be another exciting 10 days of aviation and a chance to try to "one up" my previous Airventure Music Video.

Keep a look out for updates on all of this and more!

One more thing...SMOKE '14!!

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