Wearing the flag on BDUs when not deployed became standard Army-wide in 2004 (ALARACT 018/2004, dated 20 JAN 2004)   Reposted here:  https://www.marlowwhite.com/faq/f-flag-patch-ar-update.html   When the BDU was worn, the flag was always supposed to be worn below the combat patch (yes, I know this goes against flag etiquette). This was not changed until the adoption of the ACU. 

Anything is collectible, and anyone collecting GWOT either now or in the future will not be able to ignore ACU/UCP.    The pants will eventually be harder to find and likely to the point of being expensive in large sizes and good condition, as that’s always the case with Militaria from any era. 

Only one of us retiring, I can't see me stopping any time soon although probably be taking Jane out with me on some of my trips buying and delivering. Luckily we've been working in the same space since covid and Jane has been working from home most days since then. Not felt the need to strangle each other yet. Her office did a nice send off for her. Tenby time beckons plus a visit to see how the Anson is getting on, have a box of bits for it. Jane and the family walk around Carew Castle and I get to play aeroplanes for a couple of hours.

Really interesting, thanks Austin. 

Thanks SOF,   Good to know and makes sense.  Thanks for answering my question.     OD  

I have some other model work I have posted on this site if you are interested.  In my experience, painting and building models is way more about technique and experience than talent.  The talent I think is imagining a unique scene then Using the skills and technique to build it.

Hi OD.  I put the decals on while they are still on the spruce trees because it’s more stable and I can lay it flat. Water transfer decals are fun to apply and bring the model to life but they require a real steady hand. After applied, I put on a couple coats of clear, flat spray. This seals them in and takes off the glare. 

If anyone else has any examples, feel free to show them!   Wade

Heres the absolute weirdest collector I ever heard of.. was in the news a few months back. Im sure everyone heard about it... Guy collecting human remains.   https://www.foxnews.com/us/pennsylvania-man-accused-stealing-100-sets-human-remains-appears-court-horror-movie-case