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Leica M10+Summilux 50mm ASPH Black Chrome Edition.
(F2 1/90 ISO 200)
As part of a limited edition of 500 pieces, this black-chrome finish Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens features a matte black exterior as well as an outer design that resembles the first edition of this lens from 1959. It has one aspherical element and one floating element are incorporated within the optical design, along with anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glass elements, to control aberrations and distortions at all aperture and focus positions. Ref: bhphotovideo.com
Been a long while since i posted my RSO, i decided to give it some upgrades today as it's been heavy snow all day so i decided to do some building.
White parts will be changed to silver metallic later as they don't come in tan.
My previous RSO faked the opening headlights where as now they actually open and close so some function finally.
Has suspension, that was the major upgrade on this i wanted to do long ago. Simple enough.
Canvas cover can come off fairly quickly for a different look.
Fits two figures with hats or helmets inside the front and the back has enough room for 4 figures plus storage like ammo boxes or fuel cans etc. Things can be swapped around of course.
There will be more changes later I'm sure as new parts become available and new ideas work out.
Credit to Florida Shoooter for his help and inspiration building so many ww2 models using new tech ideas. Always keeps me improving.
The RSO was one of my first ww2 builds way back when i discovered Brickarms. No idea why i chose it but i've always liked how they looked in real life and in Lego so that is very likely the reason.
Title: Grape Harvest
Photo: Lon Casler Bixby
Web: www.whileyouweresleeping.photography/
Date: August, 2014
Location: My Studio, Burbank, CA
Medium: Canon Digital
Print Size: Various
Limited Edition: Yes
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Title: While the other girls just made a straight line, Emma took pride in spreading the mustard with an artistic flair.
Photo: Lon Casler Bixby
Web: www.whileyouweresleeping.photography/
Date: May, 2015
Location: My Studio, Burbank, CA
Medium: Canon Digital
Print Size: Various
Limited Edition: Yes
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Title: The true spirit of Christmas lives in our hearts.
Photo: Lon Casler Bixby
Web: www.whileyouweresleeping.photography/
Date: October, 2015
Location: My Studio, Burbank, CA
Medium: Canon Digital
Print Size: Various
Limited Edition: Yes
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A 1956 date places the Revell ad right in the thick of the company’s early push into mainstream popularity. By then, Revell had released high-profile military aircraft kits, and 1956 was also the year they introduced their iconic 1:48 scale series—so that Scorpion was likely part of their big lineup.
That was also a pivotal time for Revell’s marketing strategy. They were emphasizing authenticity and educational value, tapping into a patriotic fascination with American military technology. And having Woolworth’s distribute the kits gave them wide exposure during a period when parents, kids, and even model aviation buffs were swept up in Cold War-era enthusiasm for flight and engineering.
The bold “SCORPION” headline and the price points are pure mid-'50s Woolworth magic. This ad is doing double duty: selling a product and a dream. The dramatic aircraft illustrations, military jargon like “Sunday Punch of the Air Force,” and the descriptions ("no carving or drilling required!") are textbook Revell—marketing scale kits not just as toys but as authentic experiences of American air power.
The price range—79 to 98 cents—aligns well with 1956 kit pricing, and the lineup is telling: the B-52 Stratofortress was brand new to the U.S. Air Force then, the Thunderstreak was cutting-edge, and the Korean War–era rescue helicopter provided a recent real-world tie-in. This curated range wasn’t random—it was crafted to echo the era’s spirit of jet-age dominance and Cold War readiness.
Woolworth’s placement at the bottom suggests wide availability—“most stores”—which really underscores how Revell was chasing mass accessibility without diluting prestige. And honestly, this ad from Woolworth’s does more than sell model kits—it captures a moment when childhood wonder and geopolitical tension were neatly boxed in cellophane. The ad captures that sweet spot when aviation modeling was a badge of curiosity, craftsmanship, and patriotism.
[Sources: OldModelKits.com, Worthpoint.com, and ClickAmericana.com]
Dorothy crept out onto the deck of the Creole Queen while her husband still slept. She had made good progress on writing her novel since they had taken off from the Port of New Orleans, but was having problems figuring out the ending.
"Should Sir Harold save Princess Minerva from the evil clutches of the Queen, or should the Princess double cross Sir Harold and let the Far Kingdom fall?" she thought to herself. The decision made her anxious.
"Maybe I'll just go get some breakfast first," she mumbled.
“Morning Sugar Rush” just received an Honorable Mention in the Food Category at the 2017 International Color Awards – 10th Annual Masters Cup.
Title: Morning Sugar Rush
Photo: Lon Casler Bixby
Web: www.whileyouweresleeping.photography/
Date: August, 2014
Location: My Studio, Burbank, CA
Medium: Canon Digital
Print Size: Various
Limited Edition: Yes
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