My email address problem solved? I don't know. You tell me.

Hi all.  For a very long time now there has been a problem with my email address that has caused replies to things I send to go to <mize1@outlook.com>.  My actual email address is and always has been, <mize1@sbcglobal.net>.  I have had “EXPERTS” (HA!) look at the problem and have not been able to fix it.  Now we accidentially stumble into what MAY BE the fix.  I experimented and it seems to work, but you guys will be the judge.  If this doesn’t work, I will finally give up and change my email address. (maybe)

I am told that you need to delete me (my email address) from your contacts.  It would also be a good idea to delete any email that you have ever received from me.

Once that is done, don’t try to contact me by email for at least a month.  My phone number is (708) 297-7928 so you can keep in touch.

Finally, send me an email by TYPING my correct address <mize1@sbcglobal.net> into your browser.  If God smiles, it will not bounce.  Theoretically, you can then put my address back into your contact list.

I will wait and hope that a couple of you will contact me in a bit over a month with a word of success.  If not, I will be forced to use a new account.  Do you know how many people have my email address?  Im not looking forward to trying to inform all of them.

Art sample of the new Hobart used auto kit

Here’s just a simple teaser. As always, I like the simple kits with a lot of character. While this isn’t 100% reproduction for practicle reasons, most of the textures are derived from the original photography and are completely new to our library. Lots of external details and the attached office will make this a very attractive addition to any small town diorama.

Back roads of Indiana

The fine people of Hobart Indiana might disagree with the back roads thing, but this Chicago boy, (formerly) likes this little town stuff. While taking the dogs to the vet, I passed this used car lot and the quanset hut caught my eye. What a nice little variant on our old chestnut kit.

Finally, I'm happy with the waterwheel teaser.

As you all know, I was concerned that most folks would not be able to build the waterwheel satisfactory.  Well, I’m finally pretty happy with the way its worked out.  It will be a time consuming build, but VERY rewarding.  Just thought you all should get a look.  So now I’m into the instructions.  I know its been over a year, but we’re getting really close.  The last pic shows a jig that will be included to make accurate positioning of the spokes easier.