Joe and I have been Friends a very long time. I don't know if any others know of this, Joe is very sick. It doesn't sound good at all, Hes been a major contributor to this hobby for more than 60 years. Ive known him that long. When we were discussing the "chief" a while back I couldn't remember how much the kit cost, we figured he had probably given it to me. I hope some of you who know him might send him some words of encouragement. This is very hard for me, so many of my oldest and best friends are already gone.I'll be 70 in July. Please drop him a line, even if you don't know him, I'm sure he'd appreciate it anyway. he's that kind of guy. absolutely the best!! Jim vecojoe@juno.com