Let Me Introduce Myself

cvsaylr

Member since
September 2013

Let Me Introduce Myself

Posted by cvsaylr on Friday, September 6, 2013 12:59 PM

Hello! My name is Dave and I am new to this forum. I'm an old guy (62) and have been building models since I was about 8 or 9 years old. I usually work on aircraft models but have been known to build a few ships and now and then a car. I retired from the navy several years ago but while I was on active duty I spent most of my waking hours in the paint and finish shop (otherwise known as Corrosion Control) in both F-14 and A-6 squadrons, as well as some time in aircraft carrier aviation metal shops (AIMD). Should anyone need to know where the wear and tear areas are on F-14 or A-6 aircraft I should be able to help, although I will need help myself in applying "worn" finishes. So that's why I'm here, to get the help I need and offer "technical" advice where I can.

Dave

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echolmberg

Member since
February 2003
From: Green Bay, WI USA

Posted by echolmberg on Monday, September 9, 2013 8:27 AM

Welcome to the forum Dave!

The topic of "wear-n-tear" on Navy aircraft is a common subject here and your expertise will be most welcome. Sure can't wait to see some of your builds so post pictures whenever you get a moment.

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TomZ2

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington, DC

Posted by TomZ2 on Monday, September 9, 2013 10:44 AM

cvsaylr

I'm an old guy (62) …

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cvsaylr

Member since
September 2013

Posted by cvsaylr on Monday, September 9, 2013 2:56 PM

Thanks guys.

Dave

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, September 9, 2013 3:01 PM

Welcome aboard Dave! Good to have another veteran here amongst us!

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Monday, September 9, 2013 3:10 PM

Welcome Dave. Good to have you here, I am sure plenty of people will be looking to you for advice.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Monday, September 9, 2013 6:44 PM

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Greg

Member since
May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Monday, September 9, 2013 7:56 PM

Welcome Dave, and thank you very much for serving.

You have a definite edge, you know what stuff is 'supposed' to look like, something I mostly don't. :)

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, September 9, 2013 9:59 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Dave!

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JOE RIX

Member since
August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, September 9, 2013 10:02 PM

Welcome to the Forums Dave. It is great to have you join us here.

Joe

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Tim Kidwell

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September 2011

Posted by Tim Kidwell on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:10 AM

Welcome to the Forum, Dave! Good to have you here.

Tim

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:41 PM

Hi Dave! Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have another "old guy" here to help keep these young whippersnappers in line. Thank you for your service. I'm (72) and have been building since I was (6). I build whatever strikes my fancy at the time. The guys in the aircraft forum will be happy to have you around to help them weather their planes. Enjoy.

Jim Captain