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The Gimpy Ninja Is In The House

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    May 2013
The Gimpy Ninja Is In The House
Posted by GimpyNinja on Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:12 PM
Hello everybody. My name is Jeff but my kids call me "The Gimpy Ninja". That's because I'm so stealthy in spit of the fact that I'm disabled. HaHaHa. Anyway. I am new to FSM but not model building. I guess you could say I'm picking up where I left of as a kid only now I have more patients. As a kid I build a lot cars, a few ships and some airplanes. My skills at building models is much better than it use to be but I still have much to learn. I've developed a passion of sorts for helicopters, truck and some cars, primarily those of a vintage style. I do like old sailing ships but I content to stick with helicopters and vintage/classic vehicles and muscle cars. I'm going to give a go at weathering and dioramas rather than looking like the vehicle just rolled off the assembly line. There is so much to learn with detailing and weathering. I saw one guy who is building and selling "Classic Wrecks" which is awesome. Maybe I'll try something like that.

Having a chance to read over a few post and the forum rules and guidelines I have to say I am pleased. I've had my fill of people who think they are Lord and Master of the all knowledge and wisdom of the universe. I'm here to share my enthusiasm of model building and learn from those who've been modelers for while and know their craft well. I like the zero tolerance rule. One thing I've learned to keep out of the work place, pub and friendships is politics. Although I don't entirely agree with the religion have, I have great respect for the rule and those who, for lack of a better word, in force it. As they stated in the post, there are other places where we can talk about those topics.

So. If you haven't figured it out by now I tend to talk a lot. That's what happens when a guy is confined to the house nearly 24/7. Sucks being disabled sometimes. Stuck inside all the time and rarely have anyone to talk with. That's about it for now. I look forward to reading and sharing more with everyone. Have a great day

The GimpyNinja
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:48 AM

Welcome to the Forum, Jeff.

 

 

 

 

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:56 AM

Welcome to the Forums Jeff!! Glad to have you aboard! Lots of great guys, and gals, on the Forums that are ready, willing and able to help you with any questions/problems that you might have. Every once in a while, you might get a funny, or weird answer to your questions. That's because we've sniffed too much glue and paint fumes over the years. Wink Most of the time, you'll get the answers that you are looking for. I've been building for 66 of my 72 years and I am still learning something new almost every day. I build whatever strikes my fancy at the time. Any time you feel like it, just jump right in and join the conversations. But, as you've probably read, we like to see photos of your builds. Don't worry about whether you think they are great or not. We've found out that we are our own worst critics. The members will help you if they think it needs to be fixed (if they see anything wrong). Wink Enjoy!

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
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, May 24, 2013 6:04 PM

welcome to the forums

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, May 24, 2013 8:13 PM

Welcome to the gang!

  • Member since
    May 2013
Posted by GimpyNinja on Monday, May 27, 2013 11:59 AM
Thank you all. The sniffing glue thing was hilarious Jim. That's possibly the reason my wife gives my son and I an odd look and says, "The cheese done slid off your cracker", the she walks out of the room shaking her head. We're just having fun building models together. I look forward to posting what we're doing and some pictures also.

See ya,
Jeff
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington, DC
Posted by TomZ2 on Monday, May 27, 2013 1:23 PM

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G-J
  • Member since
    July 2012
Posted by G-J on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:45 PM

Welcome to the forums!

On the bench:  Tamyia Mosquito Mk. VI for the '44 group build.  Yes, still.

On deck: 

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:45 AM

Hey Jeff, welcome!  Great bunch of folks here more than willing to share and pass on a wealth of knowledge.  Good to see you building with your kid.  Passing on the passion!  Can't wait to see some pics of your builds...in case you haven't figured it out, we love pics!!!  Welcome Jeff!

Eagle90

 

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