Howdy and a question

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Howdy and a question

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:54 AM

Hello all,

I admit I haven't built a model in twenty years. What has sparked my interest again is my son is turning eight in March. We have been hard at work building a pine-wood derby car for the Cub Scouts and he has loved the spray painting of the car and applying the decals. When we went to the hobby store to get the supplies he cast his eyes on a Revell A-10 that he will probably get for his birthday. I'm fairly certain if he gets into builiding models, he will suck me back in and I will be hanging B-17s from hooks in the ceiling just like I did when I was a kid.

Now for the question.

I seem to recall that twenty to thirty years ago Revell put out a kids pamphlet/newsletter and one of the features was a fictional story about a modelling club and their arch-rivals the "Messy Modellers". Does this sound familiar to anyone? If so do you have any idea what the magazine (or whatever it was) was called? I don't know why I need to know, I just do. Big Smile [:D]

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:53 AM

Welcome to the forum Snook. There's nothing wrong with building again and hanging B-17's from your ceiling!! It would be good if you and your son can share the hobby and have a common interest in it. Go ahead and get a kit for yourself when you get his and then you won't have an excuse to not build one! Big Smile [:D]

As for that publication, I don't remember seeing it when I was a kid so I can't help you there. There were very few actual hobby shops around when I was growing up though, most of mine I was getting at K-Mart back then.

Again, welcome. Looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

Eric

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:27 AM

Welcome to FSM Great Snook. I also don't remember that publication but I'm sure if your son starts building, the modelling bug will quickly set fire in you again too.

Enjoy the forums !!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:48 AM

Great Snook,
Welcome to the forum family! Can't wait for you and your son to get involved in plastic and glue. My son (age 10) and I have started modeling together---what an experience.
Don't have a clue on the pamphlet you speak of--Sorry. Hope you enjoy your time here.

Gip Winecoff

1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 4:52 PM

Welcome to FSM!
I cant' help you with your question because I wasn't alive then!

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:21 PM

Hi and welcome Great Snook!

The only phamplets I remember were the Shep Paine dioramas in my Monogram tank and aircraft kits. I couldn't match his expertise so out they went loaded with firecrackers for an early Fourth of July. ~ : )

Regards, Dan

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:43 PM

Hi Great Snook, and welcome to the asylum. Tongue [:P]

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:18 PM

Welcome to the FSM forums. I also have not heard of the pamphlet/newsletter. Have you tried to contact Revelle? They might be able to help you answer your question. Good luck in your search and I hope you enjoy the forums.
mark956

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:50 PM

Hi great snook, Welcome to FSM. And hope to see you back in the hobby again.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:56 PM

Hey Great Snook, welcome to the forums!!! Unfortunately, I fear I may not have been alive during that time either!!!

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:11 AM

Welcome to the forum Snooks. I am yet another that don't recall to much from back then,

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:40 AM

Welcome to FSM!
Hmmm...don't recall the "Messy Modelers!"

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:45 AM

Welcome to the forums, Snook!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:39 PM

Well Believe it or not I do remember the magazine you are talking about,, however I dont remember the name of it. I got it as a kid when I started building models at the age of 8. I think I may have one at home but I am not holding much hope but if I do I will email you with the name of it.

In anycase welcome to the forum

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, January 29, 2004 5:58 AM

Snook, welcome back to the hobby, and welcome to FSM and the forums. Glad to have you here with us.

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, January 30, 2004 10:21 AM

welcome to the forum. hope to see you building those a/c again. although i am into grounded a/c now. still hurt from the time i hung one over the bed when first married. a beautiful b-17. the wife woke up, thought she was under attack and well it still hurts.

joe

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Friday, January 30, 2004 11:05 AM

Welcome to the forums, Great Snook! If your son hasnt already pulled you back in, Im sure the forums will.

Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Friday, January 30, 2004 3:44 PM

welcome back Snook! We all have left the hobby for a period of time but we find our way back.

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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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Friday, January 30, 2004 3:46 PM

Hi Snook and welcome to the forum and back to the hobby.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:45 PM

Hello Great Snook, Welcome to the forum and back to the hobby.

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JCon

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March 2003
From: Northeast Washington State

Posted by JCon on Sunday, February 1, 2004 12:39 AM

Glad to have you aboard! There is a wealth of information here if you just ask around in the different forums! Everyone is quick to help and get you the info you need! Joe

Happy Modeling, Joe Favorite Quote: It's what you learn after you know it all that counts!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 8:03 AM

Welcome to the forum, and back to this wonderful hobby, Great Snook. This is a great place to reaquaint yourself. There's been many changes, so you may want to take notes. Have fun & enjoy the site !

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 1:16 PM

welcome.....nice to have you onboard.

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:21 PM

Great to have you aboard!

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NEW MEX

Member since
April 2003
From: directly above the center of the earth or known as Dixon, IL.

Posted by NEW MEX on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:50 PM

Welcome back Great Snook. it's great you and your son are modeling together. in about 2 more yr's i'm going to startmy grandson in the hobby.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:56 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

Sorry, can't help with the Revell stuff, only remember the Tamiya ones and was surprised when I picked up 3 Kits recently and they still had the Tamiya comics in them.

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