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  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: East TX
Hello from TX
Posted by modelchasm on Thursday, January 1, 2009 5:06 PM

Howdy all. I just got back into modeling about 2 years ago after about a 10 year absence. I'm located in Houston, and mostly like to build WWII US aircraft .... and mainly 1/48 bombers at that. Yep ... BIG ones! However, after returning from my last deployment (yes, I'm Military), I've been more interested in build in the current period. I've been working on Verlinden's 101st Airborne 120mm figure, sanding and scratch built it to be a Soldier from about 2006-2007 (a lost buddy is the inspiration). I'm also working on 2x Tamiya M1025, upgrading/ scratch building them into M1114 HMMWVs, with about 10-15 figures standing around them.

On the back burner: Monogram 1/48 B-17G ... modeling my grandfather's old ship. Tons of detailing that of course were closed up with the halves were brought together. Monogram C-47, being modeled in flight w/ a D-Day stick dropping out. And something that I've never tried before ... a modern era jet fighter. Revell's F-117 modeled on display w/ all ordance displayed in front of the fighter. Using a mirror base to get the full effect. I've also got a few other 120mm figures that are stacked up on the corner of the desk.

Guess that's it on me.... Glad to be here and back to modeling...

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!"  -Scott

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, January 1, 2009 5:16 PM

Sign - Welcome [#welcome] back to the hobby Scott, and to the forums!

A touching tribute to your lost buddy, I would love to see the pics of that one.  Thank you for your service, welcome home friend. Approve [^]

Frank 

 

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Oromocto, Canada
Posted by Gun Tech on Thursday, January 1, 2009 7:09 PM
Welcome to the forums Scott!

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

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  • From: Bridgeview, Illinois
Posted by mg.mikael on Thursday, January 1, 2009 7:35 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums, modelchasm!!! Hope to see you around!Wink [;)]

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Thursday, January 1, 2009 7:38 PM
Hiya Scott, Sign - Welcome [#welcome]to the Forums, and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]back to the hobby! Glad to have ya here!

Warmest regards,

Roger

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)
Posted by m60a3 on Thursday, January 1, 2009 8:11 PM

 

 Hello back! Sorry about your lost bro. Enjoy the forums!

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  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Friday, January 2, 2009 4:30 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the Forums.

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

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  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: East TX
Posted by modelchasm on Saturday, January 3, 2009 12:54 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Just wondering about those that are near my location in Houston, TX? Just curious to know if anyone knows anything about the local IPMS club here. Planning to attend the IPMS show in Stafford in April ... anyone else?

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!"  -Scott

  • Member since
    November 2006
  • From: Massachusetts
Posted by jadgpanther302 on Saturday, January 3, 2009 3:22 PM
welcome and thank you for serving.
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