"Ahhh,... I love the smell of lacquer thinner, super glue, paint fumes, and sanding dust in the morning....good to be back in the saddle! "

Hi guys and gals:  I am an old Iowa Hawkeye who is just about retired from his law practice of 33 years.  I was a high school teacher for 10 years in central Iowa before going to the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1979.  (But I am NOT a Husker fan...am strictly an Iowa fan.   At age 66, I finally again have time to climb back into the old armor/air modeling saddle.  I have not ridden that horse since about 1975, when I started armor modeling with Tamiya kits...several of those were their rc tank kits; one I still have today.  

Boy, have techniques changed!  I am just this year learning some of the new weathering/painting skills and washes which go way beyond just the old dry-brushing done several years ago.  I have recently expanded my paints to include mainly AMMO Mig, Vallejo, LifeColor, and Model Master acrylics, as well as exploring  Windsor and Newton oil washes).  I find that creating an armor diorama after weeks of planning, assembling, and painting, at my age is perhaps more satisfying than sex.... well, maybe almost better.

 I look forward to learning from all of you, and hope to take my modeling to the next level.....I know I have a long way to go.  I thought I should post a few pics of my work from this year....so you would have a idea of modeling areas where I  need improvement and advice.  I am not thin-skinned, guys, so no need to worry that I will "abandon ship" from this forum when the first constructive tip or criticism is sent my way...

Well, here goes.... I will try to figure out how to post some pics show some of my favorite builds....       Robert