FALL SWING

I know, I know the summer is not done yet, but I am back at the bench getting some projects finished and some new ones lined up.  Things are going good in the Lab-RAT-ory.  EYEGORE has turned yet another year as a faithful assistant.  He is 20 now.  Just a young whipper snapper.  LOL.  The kit companies continue to produce some great kits.  So many kits, so little time to build them all.

AK-INTERACTIVE in Spain (also in the United States) continues to put out some great quality products, including new airbrush-ready acrylic paints that are going to help take my weathering to the next level.  REVELL is putting out some very cool stuff by way of styrene.  Looking forward to their fall season releases.

If you get a chance (when you get a chance) stop by the Lab-RAT-ory YOUTUBE channel.  Lots of new videos, etc . . .

Please stay tuned in for more STYRENE FUN & ADVENTURES.   Yours, Doctor Cranky

The CREATIVE ACT

Why seek friendships with creative types?  Well, for me, it's simple.  I feed off the energy.  I thrive on watching others build things, create things.  From mind to paper, canvas, 3-D models--whatever it takes to get the imagination crank-started.  Of course, vacations and time to recharge are just as important, but I would never give up the chance to watch over someone's shoulder as they work on a new project.  This is why and how the internet (YOUTUBE, Facebook, et al) have revolutionize the way artists interact and exchange ideas.

In short, it's a great time to be a big fan of those who create!  Be a part of your community.  If you see work you like and admire, let the artist/builder know you appreciate their hard work.  This way it gets to be a larger world of influence and delight.

LONG LIVE YOUR EYECANDY!