I can smell the PLASTIC.........

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

I can smell the PLASTIC.........

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:35 AM

Hello to all,
I have been a plastic addict ever since my dad and I walked into a hobby shop back in the late 1950's. There in this amazing boyhood wonderland hanging from the ceiling were unumerable, beautiful, amazing fantacies of miniature warbirds in flight. I could almost hear the engines of these aircraft as they flew around me (or I may have been spinning around in total awe of the experience) in this dreamworld of childhood etcasy. From that point (I can't remember much more of the visit, I think I went into shock) my "HERO" Father bought me my first model kit, I believe it was the AURORA metal flake red ME-109 MESSERSCHMITT. This amazing fighter flew several sorties through my neighborhood and met up with other boyhood fighter pilots. There were many air battles but alas she became a casualty of many crashes.
Okay back to reallity, I have been a builder/collector ever since. I bought the first issue of "FINESCALE MODELER" back in 1982 and have been using this fine magazine ever since for reference. I have been stagnant in building for quite some time and have got the fever once again.
My favorite subject is "PLASTIC" Does'nt matter what, just PLASTIC!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for reading my ramblings and memories. I am glad to be a new member of this fine magazines forum.
Charlie of Derby,Ks.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 9:04 AM

Welcome to the forums, Chasra! You're in good company here since there are a lot of us addicted to plastc, and often times resin and photoetched parts too! Smile [:)]

What are you building now? I assume you're still building aircraft... Wink [;)]

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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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 9:09 AM

Welcome to FSM Charlie. Good to hear the building bug has bit you again.

Enjoy the forums !!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 9:18 AM

Welcome. We all know the lure of plastic well. Some focus on a subject and others, like me, go for whatever nabs their attention.

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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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 9:19 AM

Welcome to FSM, Charlie!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 10:32 AM

Welcome to FSM

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 3:29 PM

Welcome aboard Charlie. I am glad to see the model bug has bit you again.
mark956

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 4:24 PM

Hi Charlie and welcome to the forums, glad you caught the "bug" again.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 4:47 PM

Welcome to the gang Charlie...

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 5:21 PM

Welcome back to plastic and welcome to the forum.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 6:44 PM

Hi Charlie, and welcome to the asylum.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 7:48 PM

welcome, although the use of the word addiction may be too strong i cant seem to find any other that fits. enjoy the forums. Big Smile [:D]

Veterans,

Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

Never To Be Forgotten

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 7:58 PM

Welcome to FSM, chasra. Hope you can stick around and check all the forum.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:53 PM

Welcome aboard Charlie.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 10:03 PM

Welcome to the family Charlie, I'm sure after a while, you'll soon be addicted to PE, and Resin as well!!!

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:42 AM

Charlie, welcome to FSM and the forums.

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

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 8:30 AM

Ah, the good old days. Reminds me of own boyhood. Welcome to the forums, Charlie! Glad to have you with us.

Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 12:51 PM

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 4:06 PM

Thanks to all for the welcome, Shrikes so to answer your question, I'm looking at my collection of kits and it looks as if 1/48th WWII aircraft dominate the shelves, but 1/35th WWII armour runs a close 2nd, then 1/48th WWI aircraft runs 3rd, cars fall in there somewhere, then there's sci-fi, then.............................