The head is now just about done. I have generated A LOT of dust reworking the sleeping cap, and I am finally "OK" with what is before me, though not quite there yet. . . In the interim I have roughed-in the right eyebrow: both eyebrows now await the final enhancements with ProCreate putty.
11.12.2009--UPDATE
Save for the ears, and the wispy, untamed strands of hair on the eyebrows and at the temples. . . THE HEAD IS DONE!!!
08 December 2009
06 December 2009
Monarch Nosferatu -- Graphic Interlude
With the legs permanently attached, and work completed from the hem of the frock down, I now present you with the first images of this "conversion". . .
The next areas to be addressed will be the head and the arms, in that order. Once these are done, it should take no more than a few days to finish the frock, and then begin the pre-priming ritual. The hands and the keys will be worked-on while the figure is on the painting bench.
Stay tuned. . .
A~
The next areas to be addressed will be the head and the arms, in that order. Once these are done, it should take no more than a few days to finish the frock, and then begin the pre-priming ritual. The hands and the keys will be worked-on while the figure is on the painting bench.
Stay tuned. . .
A~
05 December 2009
Michael Scarborough on Bases & Presentation
I am pleased to say that we have been joined recently by Michael Scarborough (see comments in the Art of the Samurai Exhibition posting). Again, WELCOME, sir!
Michael alluded to an article he had recently penned, and I happened to find it available on-line:
http://www.michaelscarboroughdesign.com/images/about_page/historical_miniature.pdf
Well worth a look!
Augie
Michael alluded to an article he had recently penned, and I happened to find it available on-line:
http://www.michaelscarboroughdesign.com/images/about_page/historical_miniature.pdf
Well worth a look!
Augie
28 November 2009
Monarch Nosferatu (3): The Return
With the Thanksgiving holidays behind us, and the end of another year looming ever larger, the time has come to take stock of what's on the workbench, remove the distractions, and begin to plot-out what lies ahead. . .
As the Wolf Man (save for the trap and reworking the hands and feet) is in the final stages of finishing), it was time to play some catch-up with Nosferatu. As is oft the case, I was pleasantly surprised to see that he was much further along than I had previously thought: still loads to do; but more at refinement than actual reworking.
This afternoon I have all but finished the arms, continued work on the drapery of the frock, and set the eyes. Tomorrow, I will hopefully have time to effectively conclude the work on the legs and lay-out the strategy for the keys.
More to follow. . .
29.11.2009--FOLLOW-UP
The left leg is now all-but-done; the right leg about 80% there. The underside of the frock (i.e., the attachment plate for the legs) has now been cleaned and finished and awaiting its "dependents". By the end of the week, I should have the legs permanently attached and the rest of the figure undergoing final finishing. FOLLOW-UP (2): I have begun preparing the leg sockets to accept their permanent residents: all that remains to be done on the legs is the surface finishing. The head is just about at the final finishing stage as well.
Images to follow once the legs are permanently attached.
Moving right along. . .
03.12.2009--UPDATE
With two dozen buttons to make--or rather, enhance--I decided to tackle the tedium in 3 lots of eight. The first lot is now curing. . . one down, two to go. . .
04.12.2009--UPDATE (2)
Two down, one to go. . . In what I hope will be a productive weekend, I have the legs and the preliminary once-over slated for tomorrow. If all goes as planned, I hope to spend some time with the camera on Sunday so that there will be ip pics up by Monday.
Back to the bench. . .
As the Wolf Man (save for the trap and reworking the hands and feet) is in the final stages of finishing), it was time to play some catch-up with Nosferatu. As is oft the case, I was pleasantly surprised to see that he was much further along than I had previously thought: still loads to do; but more at refinement than actual reworking.
This afternoon I have all but finished the arms, continued work on the drapery of the frock, and set the eyes. Tomorrow, I will hopefully have time to effectively conclude the work on the legs and lay-out the strategy for the keys.
More to follow. . .
29.11.2009--FOLLOW-UP
The left leg is now all-but-done; the right leg about 80% there. The underside of the frock (i.e., the attachment plate for the legs) has now been cleaned and finished and awaiting its "dependents". By the end of the week, I should have the legs permanently attached and the rest of the figure undergoing final finishing. FOLLOW-UP (2): I have begun preparing the leg sockets to accept their permanent residents: all that remains to be done on the legs is the surface finishing. The head is just about at the final finishing stage as well.
Images to follow once the legs are permanently attached.
Moving right along. . .
03.12.2009--UPDATE
With two dozen buttons to make--or rather, enhance--I decided to tackle the tedium in 3 lots of eight. The first lot is now curing. . . one down, two to go. . .
04.12.2009--UPDATE (2)
Two down, one to go. . . In what I hope will be a productive weekend, I have the legs and the preliminary once-over slated for tomorrow. If all goes as planned, I hope to spend some time with the camera on Sunday so that there will be ip pics up by Monday.
Back to the bench. . .
21 November 2009
"Open Channel D". . .
The pace at work is rapidly increasing as the November holidays draw nigh, and time at the bench is lamentably the first casualty. Nevertheless, I've been able to eke out small blocks of time here and there, and here is where the Illya project currently stands:
23.11.2009--UPDATE
The head is now approximately 45% done. I am absolutely delighted with the progress, and even at this early stage, it is recognizable as David McCallum--at least to me. I still have a bit more to go (mainly the hair) before posting ip images.
27.11.2009--UPDATE (2)
First of all, I hope everybody who observes the holiday had a Happy Thanksgiving! Not much of a break given a late Wednesday at and an early Friday return to work, but at least I can look forward to leftovers in the days ahead!
But I digress. . . just a brief update to report that the head is now approximately 2/3 done! I did some refining work with the #12 blade tonight, but the major accomplishment was the addition of the lower eyelids. As most of you know, I've long ceased to place the eyeball and models the eyelids around the orbs: my preferred approach is to model and finish the eyelids, and then simply "fill the void". Much less stressful and MUCH more effective. FOLLOW-UP: The head has been located and fixed (but still removable), as has the torso to the legs, and that concludes PHASE 1 of this project. Once the putty cures, the subassemblies will be boxed and set aside to make room for Nossie and the Wolf Man. . .
"Channel D. . . Out. . . "
- Pose locked-in; pants have begun to be "fleshed" out. Reduction of lower pant legs to accommodate boots begun as well.
- Length of torso reduced to scale (~90%), as well as the length of the left forearm.
- Wrist sockets ground-out on both forearms.
- All sub-assemblies now pegged with 1/8" tin solder.
- Re-sculpting of head has begun in earnest. To date, I have scaled the head (80%), reshaped the frontal area of the skull (60%), and have begun to work the chin and lips.
23.11.2009--UPDATE
The head is now approximately 45% done. I am absolutely delighted with the progress, and even at this early stage, it is recognizable as David McCallum--at least to me. I still have a bit more to go (mainly the hair) before posting ip images.
27.11.2009--UPDATE (2)
First of all, I hope everybody who observes the holiday had a Happy Thanksgiving! Not much of a break given a late Wednesday at and an early Friday return to work, but at least I can look forward to leftovers in the days ahead!
But I digress. . . just a brief update to report that the head is now approximately 2/3 done! I did some refining work with the #12 blade tonight, but the major accomplishment was the addition of the lower eyelids. As most of you know, I've long ceased to place the eyeball and models the eyelids around the orbs: my preferred approach is to model and finish the eyelids, and then simply "fill the void". Much less stressful and MUCH more effective. FOLLOW-UP: The head has been located and fixed (but still removable), as has the torso to the legs, and that concludes PHASE 1 of this project. Once the putty cures, the subassemblies will be boxed and set aside to make room for Nossie and the Wolf Man. . .
"Channel D. . . Out. . . "
09 November 2009
U.N.C.L.E. meets Bond
Background (the short version).
I recently discovered NCIS, and it has quickly become one of my TV-viewing faves. Of course, seeing David McCallum, spry as ever at 76(!), as the NCIS Chief ME, Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, got me reminiscing about the halcyon days of TV in the '60s; and from 1964-68, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a must-watch series. For those "youngsters" in the readership, David McCallum played U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya Kuryakin in this TV-spinoff of the Bond movies (NOTE: Ian Fleming, in fact, had a hand in the creation of the U.N.C.L.E. series, and the characters of Napoleon Solo and April Dancer (eventually the "Girl from U.N.C.L.E."), if only in name, were created by him.).
The Project
This will be a long-term project to savor and enjoy, so check back periodically to see what progress is being made.
That being said, let's take a peek at what lies ahead. . .
As I mentioned above, this project began with seeing David McCallum in NCIS. This led to reacquainting myself with the U.N.C.L.E. series, and taking a mental trip down memory lane. I never had the Aurora Man from U.N.C.L.E. offerings (more on these later)--by that time I was already into the planes and cars phase of the modelling "bug"; but I did have the Marx U.N.C.L.E. set of vinyl figures. If memory serves, these were about 6" tall--give or take, and I began contemplating cutting a mold and casting resin copies that could be reworked as necessary. A lot of work for what would be essentially a resin knock-off. Pass.
The Aurora Man from U.N.C.L.E. offerings (NB: 1/12th scale, slightly smaller than the Aurora norm to accommodate the expansive scenic bases; cf., Spiderman, Dick Tracy, Bond[???])--Illya and Napoleon Solo--are hard to come by, and prohibitively expensive when found. These are purely collectible/fan "grails" as the sculpts/castings left much to be desired: I might have enjoyed them as a pre-teen, but certainly not now. Still. . .
The Illya kit depicted the U.N.C.L.E. agent in his trademark black turtle/polo neck sweater crouched by a garden wall behind a square lamp post with lantern. . . Was Aurora trying to hide something? Nevertheless, it got me thinking: was there a suitable 1/8-scale kit that could be converted into Illya?
And the answer is a resounding, YES! An original Aurora James Bond is arguably as difficult, if not more so, to find than his U.N.C.L.E. cousins (and if I am not mistaken, as alluded to above, designed in 1/12th scale as well--can anyone confirm this?); but the decade-old Polar Lights "1/8th scale" reissue is not. In fact, they can be readily found for around US$20-25, and if you look hard enough and are patient, they can be had for less than $10!
And this is how the offspring of Ian Fleming's fertile imagination came to meet. The Bond kit (scales out at 1/9th scale/200mm) captures the essence of the Kuryakin kit in a much more viewer-friendly pose and setting. On the agenda for now is a new head and weapon (I'm very much looking forward to the latter!), and the addition of a shoulder holster. I'm sure there will be other mods and tweaks before it is all said and done, but this is a good start.
PS--All subassemblies (including the base/groundwork), save for the arms, are now glued and rubber-banded.
11.11.2009
The lower body (i.e., assembled legs) and the head have been filled with PUR. Regarding the latter, I created a neck extension with a clay dam prior to pouring and I now have a neck--actually the core of a neck--with which to "play around" and optimize the position of the head. As a closing note, the arms have now been assembled.
13.11.2009
I had put the kit away yesterday to attend to more pressing mundane matters, as well as ward off vexing distractions; but a couple of hours of "down time" became available late last night, and I tried to make the most of it. . .
The balance of the kit is now PUR filled. I also began to pare down the bulk of the sweater, and reduce the shoulder extensions on the torso. The latter prompted me to prep the left arm (bisected at the elbow and pegged with 1/8" tin solder) for future repositioning.
All in all a productive 90 or so minutes. I may work a bit more on this over the weekend, but Nosferatu and the Wolf Man will not wait much longer. . . tempus fugit! UPDATE: The right leg has been repositioned to depict a more believable--and sustainable!--crouch: this simply involved removing a wedge from the back of the knee. Naturally, the right foot had to be removed and repositioned as well. Since the stylish loafers will be replaced with leather combat boots, I could concern myself more with the ultimate position of the foot rather than preserving the stock footwear. UPDATE (2): With a few hours to spare this Saturday morning before having to go to work, I reduced the length of the torso and began "playing" with the pose of the figure.
I recently discovered NCIS, and it has quickly become one of my TV-viewing faves. Of course, seeing David McCallum, spry as ever at 76(!), as the NCIS Chief ME, Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, got me reminiscing about the halcyon days of TV in the '60s; and from 1964-68, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a must-watch series. For those "youngsters" in the readership, David McCallum played U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya Kuryakin in this TV-spinoff of the Bond movies (NOTE: Ian Fleming, in fact, had a hand in the creation of the U.N.C.L.E. series, and the characters of Napoleon Solo and April Dancer (eventually the "Girl from U.N.C.L.E."), if only in name, were created by him.).
The Project
This will be a long-term project to savor and enjoy, so check back periodically to see what progress is being made.
That being said, let's take a peek at what lies ahead. . .
As I mentioned above, this project began with seeing David McCallum in NCIS. This led to reacquainting myself with the U.N.C.L.E. series, and taking a mental trip down memory lane. I never had the Aurora Man from U.N.C.L.E. offerings (more on these later)--by that time I was already into the planes and cars phase of the modelling "bug"; but I did have the Marx U.N.C.L.E. set of vinyl figures. If memory serves, these were about 6" tall--give or take, and I began contemplating cutting a mold and casting resin copies that could be reworked as necessary. A lot of work for what would be essentially a resin knock-off. Pass.
The Aurora Man from U.N.C.L.E. offerings (NB: 1/12th scale, slightly smaller than the Aurora norm to accommodate the expansive scenic bases; cf., Spiderman, Dick Tracy, Bond[???])--Illya and Napoleon Solo--are hard to come by, and prohibitively expensive when found. These are purely collectible/fan "grails" as the sculpts/castings left much to be desired: I might have enjoyed them as a pre-teen, but certainly not now. Still. . .
The Illya kit depicted the U.N.C.L.E. agent in his trademark black turtle/polo neck sweater crouched by a garden wall behind a square lamp post with lantern. . . Was Aurora trying to hide something? Nevertheless, it got me thinking: was there a suitable 1/8-scale kit that could be converted into Illya?
And the answer is a resounding, YES! An original Aurora James Bond is arguably as difficult, if not more so, to find than his U.N.C.L.E. cousins (and if I am not mistaken, as alluded to above, designed in 1/12th scale as well--can anyone confirm this?); but the decade-old Polar Lights "1/8th scale" reissue is not. In fact, they can be readily found for around US$20-25, and if you look hard enough and are patient, they can be had for less than $10!
And this is how the offspring of Ian Fleming's fertile imagination came to meet. The Bond kit (scales out at 1/9th scale/200mm) captures the essence of the Kuryakin kit in a much more viewer-friendly pose and setting. On the agenda for now is a new head and weapon (I'm very much looking forward to the latter!), and the addition of a shoulder holster. I'm sure there will be other mods and tweaks before it is all said and done, but this is a good start.
PS--All subassemblies (including the base/groundwork), save for the arms, are now glued and rubber-banded.
11.11.2009
The lower body (i.e., assembled legs) and the head have been filled with PUR. Regarding the latter, I created a neck extension with a clay dam prior to pouring and I now have a neck--actually the core of a neck--with which to "play around" and optimize the position of the head. As a closing note, the arms have now been assembled.
13.11.2009
I had put the kit away yesterday to attend to more pressing mundane matters, as well as ward off vexing distractions; but a couple of hours of "down time" became available late last night, and I tried to make the most of it. . .
The balance of the kit is now PUR filled. I also began to pare down the bulk of the sweater, and reduce the shoulder extensions on the torso. The latter prompted me to prep the left arm (bisected at the elbow and pegged with 1/8" tin solder) for future repositioning.
All in all a productive 90 or so minutes. I may work a bit more on this over the weekend, but Nosferatu and the Wolf Man will not wait much longer. . . tempus fugit! UPDATE: The right leg has been repositioned to depict a more believable--and sustainable!--crouch: this simply involved removing a wedge from the back of the knee. Naturally, the right foot had to be removed and repositioned as well. Since the stylish loafers will be replaced with leather combat boots, I could concern myself more with the ultimate position of the foot rather than preserving the stock footwear. UPDATE (2): With a few hours to spare this Saturday morning before having to go to work, I reduced the length of the torso and began "playing" with the pose of the figure.
08 November 2009
Art of the Samurai Exhibition
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868 is now open at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC (21 October 2009–10 January 2010). Of greater relevance to those of us who will miss this exhibition, highlights of the exhibition are now available online at the Met site; and the catalog for the exhibition is also now available for purchase.
There are some undeniable treasures to be seen at this unique event; however, if I have under- stood the annotations correctly, one would have to visit the exhibit at least twice to get the "full" version. For example, according to the MMA site, Honda's "antlered" gusoku is on display through the 29th of this month; but the ni-mai dō of Sakakibara Yasumasa will not be on display until Dec. 8th.
While there is nothing like viewing the items "in the metal", unless one is in close proximity to the Big Apple, the catalog would seem to be the option of choice.
There are some undeniable treasures to be seen at this unique event; however, if I have under- stood the annotations correctly, one would have to visit the exhibit at least twice to get the "full" version. For example, according to the MMA site, Honda's "antlered" gusoku is on display through the 29th of this month; but the ni-mai dō of Sakakibara Yasumasa will not be on display until Dec. 8th.
While there is nothing like viewing the items "in the metal", unless one is in close proximity to the Big Apple, the catalog would seem to be the option of choice.
22 October 2009
iHobbyExpo News!
iHobbyExpo, the US's mega trade show for the hobby world, is taking place in Chicago as I write, and the first day has yielded some interesting--even exciting--news!
Revell/Monogram will be reissuing Aurora's Red Knight of Vienna and Black Knight of Nürnberg, as well as re-releasing the Creature from the Black Lagoon: the latter appears to have had the prominent(!!!) lateral step across the top of the head finally addressed. These are currently scheduled for the first half of 2010.
Moebius had any number of surprising announcements: noteworthy, at least to me, were the re-release of Aurora's mounted Confederate Raider and an all-new Bela Lugosi Dracula. The latter (due late 2010) ought to be VERY interesting. . . [FOLLOW-UP: The Moebius rendition will be based on the stage version of the Count, with full approval of the Lugosi estate, thus avoiding the potentially stigmatic Universal involvement. For those who are wondering about a conversion to the silver-screen rendition, if memory serves this should be well within the capabilities of any modeler beyond the entry-level.]
Full report can be found here.
Revell/Monogram will be reissuing Aurora's Red Knight of Vienna and Black Knight of Nürnberg, as well as re-releasing the Creature from the Black Lagoon: the latter appears to have had the prominent(!!!) lateral step across the top of the head finally addressed. These are currently scheduled for the first half of 2010.
Moebius had any number of surprising announcements: noteworthy, at least to me, were the re-release of Aurora's mounted Confederate Raider and an all-new Bela Lugosi Dracula. The latter (due late 2010) ought to be VERY interesting. . . [FOLLOW-UP: The Moebius rendition will be based on the stage version of the Count, with full approval of the Lugosi estate, thus avoiding the potentially stigmatic Universal involvement. For those who are wondering about a conversion to the silver-screen rendition, if memory serves this should be well within the capabilities of any modeler beyond the entry-level.]
Full report can be found here.
21 October 2009
"Tzitzimitl" - Intermezzo (cont.)
To pick-up where I left off in my update of 10/19. . .
- I have further "refined" (read: reduced) the girth of the pedestal, and it is now ready for finishing--providing I do not elect to alter the current pose of the bust.
- The salient cylinder of the right ear spool is now finished. Detailing and final shaping of the mandible has begun.
- And after tweaking the facial landscape more to my liking--nothing major I assure you--I have permanently, though as yet not irreversibly, attached the m-h to the head. . .
19 October 2009
17 October 2009
QUESTIONS 
As a result of the recent fruitful exchange between Ric and myself, I decided to create this open thread that will allow--and hopefully encourage--the readership to ask questions related to what we do. Depending on the response and/or the number of postings, I will periodically close a thread and open a new one (e.g., QUESTIONS 2, 3, 4, etc.) Far from perfect, I know, but it will hopefully prove useful.
Remember that your inquiry will be posted as a "comment" to this introductory blurb. And, regrettably, there is no html allowed in the comments. If you would like to illustrate a particular point, feel free to email me the jpg, and I will use it to formulate my answer.
Fire away!
Augie
Remember that your inquiry will be posted as a "comment" to this introductory blurb. And, regrettably, there is no html allowed in the comments. If you would like to illustrate a particular point, feel free to email me the jpg, and I will use it to formulate my answer.
Fire away!
Augie
"Tzitzimitl" - Intermezzo
As I am fast approaching commencing the finishing phase of the project, it was time to reassess the work to date. . . and all was not right.
Most of the "issues" revolve around the m-h and the head. In short, I should have removed the head at the outset and worked the project in two distinct subassemblies, as opposed to a single main structure with accessory items. To this end, I have now removed the head (at the neck), will permanently attach the head within the m-h, and model all the interior details of the m-h, most of which will now be accessible. This will also allow me to reposition the head to its most effective pose vis-à-vis the enhanced m-h, rather than adapt (or accept) the original pose.
Some of you will immediately FF to the fact that I will not have free access to a bare head while painting, and you would be correct. But this is no big deal. In fact, it will mean less to paint, and only those structures that will remain visible will have to be painted.
17.10.2009--UPDATE
I have finished reworking the neck and the corresponding socket; and the collar has been reworked and the first of the tlahuiztli ties (the tlahuiztli as an open-backed garment was closed with 3-5 ties) has been roughed-in. I can deal with these sorts of "setbacks"
. Final finishing will hopefully be underway by next weekend.
18.10.2009
The second of the visible ties has now been roughed-in, and detailing work has begun along the collar. I have also roughed-in the left ear spool on the m-h. I should be able to permanently join head and m-h in the next 24-48 hrs. The next major installment will address the undersides of the bust and addition of the pedestal.
19.10.2009
The pedestal is now about 80% done. . . which means roughed-in, with finishing well underway. I will probably hold-off final finishing and polishing until the project is all-but-done, as I might have to reassess the pose once the h-m panache is in place: quetzal feathers can easily throw a figure "off-balance", esthetically, if not literally. And. . . the "back" of the left ear spool is now done, with the right ear spool roughed-in. Slowly, but surely. . .
Most of the "issues" revolve around the m-h and the head. In short, I should have removed the head at the outset and worked the project in two distinct subassemblies, as opposed to a single main structure with accessory items. To this end, I have now removed the head (at the neck), will permanently attach the head within the m-h, and model all the interior details of the m-h, most of which will now be accessible. This will also allow me to reposition the head to its most effective pose vis-à-vis the enhanced m-h, rather than adapt (or accept) the original pose.
Some of you will immediately FF to the fact that I will not have free access to a bare head while painting, and you would be correct. But this is no big deal. In fact, it will mean less to paint, and only those structures that will remain visible will have to be painted.
17.10.2009--UPDATE
I have finished reworking the neck and the corresponding socket; and the collar has been reworked and the first of the tlahuiztli ties (the tlahuiztli as an open-backed garment was closed with 3-5 ties) has been roughed-in. I can deal with these sorts of "setbacks"
. Final finishing will hopefully be underway by next weekend.18.10.2009
The second of the visible ties has now been roughed-in, and detailing work has begun along the collar. I have also roughed-in the left ear spool on the m-h. I should be able to permanently join head and m-h in the next 24-48 hrs. The next major installment will address the undersides of the bust and addition of the pedestal.
19.10.2009
The pedestal is now about 80% done. . . which means roughed-in, with finishing well underway. I will probably hold-off final finishing and polishing until the project is all-but-done, as I might have to reassess the pose once the h-m panache is in place: quetzal feathers can easily throw a figure "off-balance", esthetically, if not literally. And. . . the "back" of the left ear spool is now done, with the right ear spool roughed-in. Slowly, but surely. . .
13 October 2009
E-mails & Comments
I would like to thank all of you who have taken time to visit the site and have sent an email with your comments, questions, etc.
While I am more than happy to answer any and all questions--time permitting, I have to ask myself, "Why not post a comment where everyone can benefit from the exchange of information?"
You might have your reasons, and that is fine. And I can certainly understand in some instances as the content of the email might stray to what might be considered "personal". Having said that, if it is a question, comment, observation, etc. dealing with what we do, then by all means please consider posting it on the blog.
Admittedly this is a somewhat limited platform for the types of exchanges that we are used to elsewhere; but if you think about it, not that limited. . .
Before closing, please remember that if you decide to take the plunge, all comments are under full moderation, thus your posting might not appear for 24 hrs., depending on the circumstances.
And with that. . . keep 'em coming. . . and THANKS!
Augie
While I am more than happy to answer any and all questions--time permitting, I have to ask myself, "Why not post a comment where everyone can benefit from the exchange of information?"
You might have your reasons, and that is fine. And I can certainly understand in some instances as the content of the email might stray to what might be considered "personal". Having said that, if it is a question, comment, observation, etc. dealing with what we do, then by all means please consider posting it on the blog.
Admittedly this is a somewhat limited platform for the types of exchanges that we are used to elsewhere; but if you think about it, not that limited. . .
Before closing, please remember that if you decide to take the plunge, all comments are under full moderation, thus your posting might not appear for 24 hrs., depending on the circumstances.
And with that. . . keep 'em coming. . . and THANKS!
Augie
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