I appolagize for my absence during this time, much has happened. Good news! Mrs. Toshi is cancer free!!! She is now doing physical therapy. Ezra on the other hand has moved to Columbus a three hour drive away. We see/have him for one week and he goes back to Columbus for two weeks. Then he returns for another week.
So seeing him less is difficult yet emotions must be in check. Now that summer is officially started, swimming, fishing, and other outdoor activities with Ezra has been planned. This includes the building of kits.
Below is the “Hinomaru” masks. I’ve never done this technique so if you have some input, it’s greatly appreciated. I’ve been waiting for these masks for sometime, I did not know it was being shipped via Serbia. See the stamps on the envelope.
I want to thank you all for the prayers and support you’re all great and fantastic forum family group.
That is wonderful news that the missus is in the clear! Best news all week! I was starting to wonder where you have been, but was hesitant to start another “Where is Toshi?” thread for fear of digging up bad news.
Thank you Real G! It is not only the best news, it is the most stress reliving situation I’ve ever been in, now that everything looks good I feel great. Once again thank you for your support!
First, Toshi, GREAT NEWS! My dad has been fighting a cancer called “carcinoid syndrom” for a few years now, and just recently had a nice sized chunk of his liver and colon removed, and is in this experimental group, and it seems to be working, as the various little tumors are shrinking.
Now, onto my original comment when I saw a 1/72 build thread from you…“that’s a little small for you, isn’t it?!” Lol
I love that you are building with your grandson! Even at 2-3 years old, it is great to help develop those fine motor skills! I have started building with my son (he is turning 11 in July) after doing a group build with his cub scout pack (I am the assistant Cubmaster). He has recently crossed over to ScoutsBSA (boyscouts) so he now has fun adventures at least once a month, and merit badges that he is working on, so the model building together is really a rainy weather thing.
I suggested to him that we build two of the same kit together, so he chose Hasegawa’s Osprey “egg Plane”.
I submitted a photo and small blurb to FSM of our cub scout group build, and was told by Elizabeth Nash that it should be in the September issue! My scouts will be so excited!
Yes, my friend! Thank you, it’s very good news! I’m happy for your father, it seems everyone is touched one way or another by this terrible disease called cancer. And more power to those who beat it. And my condolences to those that have unfortunately succumbed. Life is too short to be hateful, angry, and disillusioned.
Lol, yes! 1/72 is way too small for me lol. It was in actuality a build for Ezra. It was a gift from eagles90’s. Lol. So far Ezra worked on everything except the painting and masking of the “Hinomaru”.
As for the egg plane and the September article, CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done. You and your son as well as your family, especially your dad will cherish this moment in time. Make sure dad gets his own signed copy by the both of you.
I just wanted to add my best wishes on the news that Mrs. Toshi is cancer free! That is wonderful news. I add my prayers that she may continue to be rid of that terrible disease.
Gary
PS> That’s a great looking “George” Ezra and you have done. [:)]
Thank you eagles90! It was through your kindness that Ezra and I were able to share and complete the last two kits together. I thank you for that as well as your continued support. Mrs. Toshi starts physical therapy this week.
