Introduction

USMC 66 Nam Vet

Member since
January 2014

Introduction

Posted by USMC 66 Nam Vet on Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:09 PM

Hello

Name is Keith Byrd 67 years old Model United States Marine Corps subjects Vietnam era, yes been there done that and that is all I have to say about that.

Started back in to modeling several years ago when I was off work for 5 mounts due to wounds received in Vietnam. Needed something to do so started to model just out of the box.

Was surprised to see how expensive this hobby has become as there are no local hobby shops in my area so most of the models I get are from the internet

I live in Kansas am retired now other hobbies target shooting, reloading, some woodworking.

Hope this is alright for an introduction

Keith Byrd

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Tim Kidwell

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Member since
September 2011

Posted by Tim Kidwell on Friday, January 17, 2014 9:03 AM

Hi Keith,

That's a great introduction. Welcome to the FSM Forum! We'd love to see your work, so when your ready, don't hesitate to post pics.

Tim

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, January 17, 2014 1:46 PM

Welcome to the Forum, and thanks for your service!

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Bish

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

Posted by Bish on Friday, January 17, 2014 2:21 PM

Great intro, welcome aboard, look forward to seeing your builds

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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Pawel

Member since
May 2009
From: Poland

Posted by Pawel on Friday, January 17, 2014 2:40 PM

Hello Keith!

Welcome to the forums! Can't wait to see your models. You see, I specialize in models of the Vietnam era, would be honoured if you took a look at them and told me what do you think? Here's the link:

http://www.vietnam.net.pl/35en.htm

http://www.vietnam.net.pl/72en.htm

Good luck with your projects and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

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JOE RIX

Member since
August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Friday, January 17, 2014 11:18 PM

Welcome Keith. It is indeed excellent to have you join us here. Jump on in and share your modeling with us. My deepest gratitude for service. Thank You.

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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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Saturday, January 18, 2014 2:40 PM

Welcome to the Forums Keith! Glad to have you aboard! Thank you for your service! Lots of guys here that build the same subjects so you'll have plenty of help, if you need it. They love to see pics of your builds.

I've been building for 67 of my 73 years. I build whatever strikes my fancy. Nearest lhs to me is about 10 miles away and he doesn't have much and his prices are a little steep. He's my goto if I need something in a hurry and if he's got it.

Enjoy the hobby.

Jim Captain