Travel

The first time I was actively modeling, it was the late 80s. Back then, access to information and tutorials and talented people was a whole different world. I went to a lot of model contests, mostly to meet other people and see other people's work. That tiny Reader Gallery section of each Fine Scale Modeler magazine didn't do it! Every once in a while, I'd come across a book or a magazine that had some helpful tips, but most of them at that time weren't really written for the purposes of teaching, or at least not by "teachers". Or there simply wasn't that much content. One book, however, was an absolute godsend when it was released. It was written for the unskilled masses... i.e. me. It was clear, covered the key issues, and was generally fun to read. (All things that modeling book authors could stand to learn a thing or [...]

I was digging through some old materials I had and came across the Web site of the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles in Lexington, Nebraska. I was on a road trip with my buddy, Joey a few years back and happened upon this museum. We stopped in for a few hours, and it wasn't *nearly* enough time. This museum was a fantastic collection of fully restored vehicles. They also have a much more liberal policy on getting close to the vehicles. If you ever find yourself passing through (or even slightly close to) Lexington, Nebraska, make sure to stop in. It's worth the detour! UPDATE: Found a gallery of a few photos I snapped when I visited back in 2009. Check them out!