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  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
I'm back.... after many years.
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 1:54 PM

Hi, folks. This is Gary Mason, aka Devil Dawg (well, now it's Devil Dawg II, as the site wouldn't let me retrieve my old screen name). I've been away for quite a while (a few years) due to major neck and lower back surgeries, a surprise divorce, two heart attacks, cataract surgery, moving to the Asheville, NC, area, and a few other things. I also got married again to the best woman anyone could ever have!

But, things seem to have settled down now, so I'm gonna try to get back into modeling. It's probably been three years (maybe more) since I last touched a model. I still have my stash, which is at approximately 170 kits, and it will probably grow some by this weekend, as there is an AMPS show in Columbia, SC, this coming Saturday (17 June 2023) that I plan to attend. As you know, any true modeler can't attend a show without adding to the stash!

My main interest is 1/48th & 1/32nd USMC aircraft, but I have a little bit of other subjects in the stash as well (cars, motorcycles, a ship or two, etc.). 

My house in Arden, NC, is three stories with a basement that I plan on getting ready for modeling and crafts very soon. My wife loves hobbies, too (including modeling!), so we both will share that area. 

Looking forward to hearing from everyone, and seeing all the builds on here. Sorry that I was away for so long. Hopefully, it won't happen again.

Gary Mason

Devil Dawg II

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:07 PM

Hey, welcome back Gary! Glad to have you with us again. 

Look forward to seeing your builds again.

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

 

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  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:32 PM

Welcome back.  Sounds like a hell of a couple of years!

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, June 15, 2023 11:10 PM

Welcome back Gary, and it's good to see you back on here again! Wow about all the curve balls that life threw you, and kudos to you for bashing on thru them. 

 

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, June 16, 2023 3:13 AM

Welcome back to the bench and the forum,I wish I could make it to Columbia this weekend,but I have some plans.

Arden? I'm up in Leicester myself.Been known to go to 12 Bones and Sierra Nevada occasionally.

I think a model club meets the 1st Saturday of every month out in Hickory at the airport,it's been awhile since I went though.The Hobby Town in Hickory is a 1st rate shop run by a model guy,has everything.

There is also a decent Hobby Town closer in Asheville that has good supplies and a decent variety of kits.

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.
Posted by disastermaster on Friday, June 16, 2023 12:07 PM

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Hope this second go-round works out better.

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  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:54 AM

fox

Hey, welcome back Gary! Glad to have you with us again. 

Look forward to seeing your builds again.

Stay safe.

Jim Captain 

Thanks, Mister Jim!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:55 AM

keavdog

Welcome back.  Sounds like a hell of a couple of years! 

Thanks, Mister John!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:55 AM

stikpusher

Welcome back Gary, and it's good to see you back on here again! Wow about all the curve balls that life threw you, and kudos to you for bashing on thru them. 

 

 
Thanks, Stik!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Saturday, June 17, 2023 7:02 AM

Tojo72

Welcome back to the bench and the forum,I wish I could make it to Columbia this weekend,but I have some plans.

Arden? I'm up in Leicester myself.Been known to go to 12 Bones and Sierra Nevada occasionally.

I think a model club meets the 1st Saturday of every month out in Hickory at the airport,it's been awhile since I went though.The Hobby Town in Hickory is a 1st rate shop run by a model guy,has everything.

There is also a decent Hobby Town closer in Asheville that has good supplies and a decent variety of kits. 

Thanks, Tojo. Yep, Arden is just south of Asheville on US Highway 25 (Hendersonville Road. I live about a mile from the 12 Bones, and about three miles from Sierra Nevada.

I've found a few clubs to visit - two in South Carolina (Greenville & Spartanburg - both about an hour's drive from me), and a new one in north Asheville. Looking forward to hitting all of those meetings soon.

I hit the HobbyTownUSA in south Asheville quite often. Didn't know about the one in Hickory - might hafta visit sometime soon.

There is also a great mom-n-pop hobby shop in Hendersonville, NC - The Hobby House, at 1211 Asheville Highway  Hendersonville, NC 28791. I frequent that place quite a bit. They have a little bit everything. And a very nice older couple own & run the place.

Hope to see you around sometime!

Gary

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Saturday, June 17, 2023 7:03 AM

disastermaster

                          http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/im-happy-smiley-emoticon.gif

Hope this second go-round works out better.

                      http://www.millan.net/anims/gifs/sample_pruttko.gif

 

 
Thanks, DisasterMaster! Whereabouts do you live in North Carolina?

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.
Posted by disastermaster on Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:33 PM

                              

Gary, check your PM I sent to you yesterday.

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by linkbet789 on Monday, June 19, 2023 2:37 AM

Welcome back! Looking forward for your works.

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, June 24, 2023 1:14 PM

OHO !

 As one Gary to another-OOOORAH!!

  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Land of Lakes
Posted by cbaltrin on Sunday, June 25, 2023 7:25 AM

Welcom back Gary. Sounds like a tough road you've been on!  Hope you enjoy your time back at the bench! Please share your work!

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    December 2002
  • From: NYC, USA
Posted by waikong on Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:09 PM

welcome back! I remember your posts and contribution, glad to see you around again.

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:02 PM

Thanks, linkbet789!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:02 PM

Thanks, Tanker!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:03 PM

Thanks, Mr. Baltrin!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    June 2023
  • From: Arden, North Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg II on Friday, July 19, 2024 10:04 PM

Thanks, Waikong!

Gary Mason  aka Devil Dawg II

usmarine6482@yahoo.com

  • Member since
    February 2020
Posted by Michael VB on Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:17 AM

Welcome back Marine.

I was away for many years myself and returned recently. 

My son is an active duty Marine going on his 19th year in the Corps and just got promoted recently to E-8 Master Sergeant. 

He was a drill instructor at Parris Island as well a few years back. 

  • Member since
    February 2020
Posted by Michael VB on Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:28 AM

Gary, I noticed your occupation and wondered if you are familiar with the cancer radiation machines made by Varian Medical Systems?

I used to work security at their manufacturing site in Palo Alto, CA for a few years back in 2012. Very fascinating place. 

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