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danok2

Member since
December 2003
From: Waxhaw, NC

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Posted by danok2 on Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:12 PM

Hello all,

I used to build quite a lot when I was a kid (1st model I can remember doing was an Aurora Glow-in-the-Dark Dracula when I was 6 or 7), but drifted away from it.

My wife sent me to a LHS a couple of weeks ago to get a paint-by-numbers kit for our girl, and I walked out with 2 Rev Ger kits (1/320 DC-10 and 1/72 FW 190 A8/R11), glue, and paint (oh, and the PBN kits!). I've been checking sites for tips, techniques, etc., 'cause it's been a LONG time since I've put one of these together.

Been lurking here, saw it's a friendly, helpful bunch, and decided to introduce myself! I hope I'll be able to contribute in time.

-Dan

"Ahh, the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel."-Homer Simpson

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:16 PM

Welcome back - you have a very familiar story. You will find that most of us did the same thing, been away for a while but came back. This is a great time to be involved with the models with so many new things hitting the market and the technologies involved giving us such fine quality kits to play with. If you need any help just ask, one of will be able to help for certain.

Swanny's Models

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:37 PM

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to FSM!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:18 PM

Hello Dan and Welcome Aboard! Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Great bunch of folks here who are always willing to help out! Welcome back to the hobby!

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:32 PM

Welcome Dan. Boy, we sure have you fooled. This site is full of crazy people, me included. Mischief [:-,]

. On a serious note, you will find a bunch of guys and gals willing to help in any pay possible. Again, Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:54 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by berny13

help in any pay possible.

I never knew people charged for their services. Big Smile [:D]

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, December 11, 2003 4:38 PM

Welcome to FSM Dan. And welcome back to the hobby.

Enjoy the forum !!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Thursday, December 11, 2003 4:56 PM

Welcome to the forums Dan. I hope you enjoy your stay here.
mark956

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Enzo_Man

Member since
December 2003

Posted by Enzo_Man on Thursday, December 11, 2003 5:20 PM

Well hello there Dan. Welcome abord the FS Modeler!

Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:19 PM

Howdy Dan and Welcome to the forums!

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, December 11, 2003 7:23 PM

Welcome to FSM Dan. Don't be afraid to jump right in.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 9:48 PM

Dan. Everyone is a rookie in one way or another. Enjoy the hobby.

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:05 PM

Dan, welcome back to modeling and to FSM.

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 11:08 PM

You,ve come to the right place!
Enjoy!
Big Smile [:D]

Hope all goes well with your purchases.
Gotter.
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 12:57 AM

Welcome to FSM. We hope you will enjoy the forum.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 5:32 AM

Welcome, Dan!

~Brian

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 6:10 AM

Hello Dan, Welcome to the forum.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:45 AM

Welcome Dan. I'm also just getting back into modelling after a long break.(22 years Shock [:O]

) You'll find everyone here very friendly and extremely helpful. I look forward to seeing some pictures of that FW 190 when you get done.
Have Yourself an Airborne Day,
Chuck

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:57 AM

welcome back
nothing like a tempting kit to reawaken the hunger.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:55 AM

I'm sure most of us here have drifted away from the hobby, but eventually came back to it. You're not alone there!

QUOTE: Originally posted by cassibill
nothing like a tempting kit to reawaken the hunger.

I stopped modeling for a while during high school when i got involved in extracurricular stuff, etc... The tempting kit, in my case, was a 1/72 Academy B-17F. I had originally planned to go to the LHS to have a look and see what the modeling world has been up to... I left with a kit, glue, paint and brushes. Oi! [:0] It's good to be back, isn't it? Wink [;)]

Oh, welcome to the nuthouse forums asylum! Ask away and the guys and girls here will help you in any way we can! Smile [:)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19, 2003 12:54 PM

Welcome Dan.

Over and out.

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danok2

Member since
December 2003
From: Waxhaw, NC

Posted by danok2 on Monday, December 22, 2003 1:43 PM

Thanks for all your kind words. Poking around this site and others, I think I'm gonna have to make another trip to the LHS (must avoid wall o' kits).

7thcavscouts: I'll be happy to post pics if it turns out well.

cassibill: I look ofrward to seeing pics of the dog-handler project (I was a puppy-pusher in a former life!).

-Dan

"Ahh, the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel."-Homer Simpson