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  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: San Antonio
Hello
Posted by MAJ Mike on Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:36 PM

Guess I'd better follow protocol and introduce myself.

I'm returning to modelling after about 35 years.  Thus far, I've built a Tamiya Panther A (the same exact kit I build back in 1970), a Tamiya Panzer IVH (very much improved over the old Monogram Panzer IV I built in the 1960's) and I'm struggling with a Panzer IIL "Luchs". 

The last one is the most frustrating kit I've ever built.  The parts are microscopic.  The fit is often awkward and the designer apparently made parts just to be making parts.  The instructions are confusing and arcane.  Other than that, its a nice looking model.

Twenty-four years Texas National Guard mech infantry and field artillery; fifteen years high school History teacher; fifteen year full-time Federal Readiness Tech for the Texas Guard.  Just retired from teaching and have starting working on a stash of 40 or so kits that have been in storage for 30 years.

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Buffalo, NY
Posted by macattack80 on Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:02 PM

Welcome Sign to the forums! 

Kevin

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  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:10 PM

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service both Military and as a teacher.  Now get to posting some pictures of your work...we love pictures.


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fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:33 PM

Welcome Sign Welcome to the Forums. Toast Lots of great guys here ready and willing to help with any questions and problems. Thank you for your service.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Posted by Wabashwheels on Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:54 PM

Welcome MajMike,  You will pick up so many great ideas here that you will nee to double the size of your stash, so let the games begin.  Rick

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, February 25, 2011 8:23 AM

Welcome to the Forums & back to the Hobby Welcome Sign.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
  • Member since
    July 2009
  • From: lafayette la
Posted by 40.mm on Friday, February 25, 2011 12:19 PM

welcome aboard, so dust off those kits and let the fun begin.....

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  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Friday, February 25, 2011 5:02 PM

Welcome Sign Mike!  Funny thing I am planning to build Tamiya Panzer IVH in few months as soon as I finish my current builds.  Thank you for your service.  Like your avatar!... see you at the Armors forum.

Andy

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Allentown, PA
Posted by BaBill212 on Saturday, February 26, 2011 4:34 AM

Hello Mike

Glad to have you with us and welcome back to the hobby.

Looking forward to your postings............

Enjoy the ride!

 

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