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                        New to the Hobby

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                        Maj. Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2013
                        New to the Hobby
                        Posted by Maj. Woody on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 5:44 AM

                        Hi Folks.

                        My name is Dom and I am new to the forum. I am an aviation enthusiast who has been building R/C Aircraft for over 30 years. I particularly enjoy Warbirds and Jets. I am very accomplished in that segment of the hobby. My building and flying skills are excellent. I have been a demo pilot for different Jet Model manufacturers in the past. I also enjoy full scale aviation and own a pristine 1968 Cessna 150H. I am going try my hand at making Scale models. I must admit to being intimidated by working on such a small scale. Although I intend to build 1/32 scale models which are probably huge to some of you, you must realize that I am used to working on models with over a 90" wingspan with cockpits that accept 12" tall pilot figures. Painting models, weathering and cockpit detail are the norm for me with R/C. But the idea of doing that with minute parts seems almost impossible to me. I look forward to participating in the forum and learning from everyone experience.

                        Dom

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                        checkmateking02
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: AandF in the Badger State
                        Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, December 27, 2013 10:15 AM

                        Welcome to the Forum, Dom!

                         

                         

                         

                         

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                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 28, 2013 12:30 PM

                        Welcome aboard. Dive ion and enjoy.

                        O ye, and post pics.

                        I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

                         

                        On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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                        fox
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        • From: Narvon, Pa.
                        Posted by fox on Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:04 PM

                        Welcome to the Forums Dom! Glad to have you aboard! I've been building models of all types for 67 of my 73 years. Also went the R/C route for about 10 years flying planes and racing R/C sailboats. Gave up on the planes as I got too proficient at shall we say lousy landings that resulted in a pile of expensive parts and gear scattered over the landscape. Embarrassed Did a LOT better with the sailboats. Big Smile 

                        Don't forget to post lots of pics of your builds. That's what keeps everyone on here happy. A pic or two of your R/C planes couldn't hurt either. 

                        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.

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                        TomZ2
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Washington, DC
                        Posted by TomZ2 on Saturday, December 28, 2013 6:04 PM


                        HEAR ME, MY MINIONS AND OBEY!
                        … Oops! Wrong greeting! Never mind …
                        Welcome Sign It’s nice to meet you. Enjoy some laughs and kick back … We’re all barmy.

                        Barmy adj. barm·i·er, barm·i·est.
                        1. Full of barm; foamy
                        2. Eccentric; daft
                        3. FSM forum member


                        Occasional factual, grammatical, or spelling variations are inherent to this thesis and should not be considered as defects, as they enhance the individuality and character of this document.

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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Monday, December 30, 2013 10:32 AM

                        Welcome Sign

                        I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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                        Eagle90
                        • Member since
                          November 2010
                        • From: Florida-West Central
                        Posted by Eagle90 on Monday, December 30, 2013 4:01 PM

                        Welcome Dom!  

                        Eagle90

                         

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                        JOE RIX
                        • Member since
                          August 2009
                        • From: MOAB, UTAH
                        Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, December 30, 2013 7:55 PM

                        Welcome to the Forums Dom! I am definitely looking forward to some of your 1/32s. I'm betting you'll do just fine and turn out some outstanding builds with us. Be sure to share some pics of your endeavors. We really like that.

                         Joe

                        "Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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                        Maj. Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2013
                        Posted by Maj. Woody on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:14 AM

                        Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

                        Dom

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                        Tim Kidwell
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                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by Tim Kidwell on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:00 AM

                        Welcome! Good to have you here, Dom.

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                        Timothy Kidwell
                        tkidwell@firecrown.com
                        Editor
                        Scale Model Brands
                        Firecrown Media

                         

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