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                        Greetings from sunny South Africa

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Greetings from sunny South Africa
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 1, 2003 4:32 PM
                        Hi everybody,
                        I'm new to the forum and would like to introduce myself. I've been building kits from a very young age and only had a short break when I got married. I enjoy building aircraft, armour, figures, diorama's, Sci-Fi and ships.

                        I have a special interest in South African military vehicles and aircraft. Since most vehicles are not available in kit form, I obviously have to scrathbuilt what I want. I'm also trying my hand at sculpting my own 120 mm figures, obviously related to South African military history.

                        I am closely involved in our own local chapter of the IPMS SA and enjoy all aspects of modeling.

                        Greetings and happy modeling
                        Tappie

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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:01 PM
                        Welcome to FSM Tappie. Your varied tastes in modelling are going to make you a most welcome addition to the family. See you around the Armour Forum.
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        FreedomEagle1953
                        • Member since
                          December 2012
                        Posted by FreedomEagle1953 on Sunday, June 1, 2003 8:58 PM
                        Hi ya Tappie ...

                        Welcome to the FSM Community Modeling Forum(s) ... Smile [:)]

                        I am glad that you stopped by and joined up! If you will spend some time here ... I am sure you will find that we are a very friendly and diverse group of scale modelers ... from all over the world.

                        Again, welcome and have fun!!! Approve [^]

                        FreedomEagle1953

                        Chicago, IL area

                        "keep on building 'em ... but don't glue your fingers together"

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 2, 2003 12:21 PM
                        Thank you guys for the warm welcome. I will be seeing a lot of you guys in future.

                        Happy modeling
                        Tappie
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                        ringworm
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Wheaton
                        Posted by ringworm on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 1:39 AM
                        Hi Tappie: My name is Ron and I send you greetings from Westmont, Illinois in the States. It's sure good to hear fron a fellow modeler from a warmer climate and as Steve from Brookfield, Illinois can attest to we are waiting for our warmer weather to arrive this year because as of now we're in thehigh 50's to low60's for the Highs.
                        It would be very interesting to see some photos of some of your craftsmenship. God bless and guide your hand as you build...your friend near Chicago
                        Ron Smile [:)]
                        Ron
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 8, 2003 9:49 PM
                        Welcome aboard Tappie!!

                        Sounds like you've taken an obstacle (not having many kits of South African vehicles & aircraft) and turned it into a challenge. Scratchbuilding and sculpting your own models must be satisfying -- especially when there aren't many models of the subject around to begin with.

                        It sounds like you most likely have quite a collection -- very unique at that. Some day maybe you could tell us some more and maybe post pictures if you can.

                        Happy Modeling!!
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                        armorman
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Charlotte, NC
                        Posted by armorman on Monday, June 9, 2003 9:15 PM
                        howsit Tappie,

                        Welcome to the forum! It's a great place for infinite wisdom, as it has saved my bacon from many mistakes many times. Your country is a beautiful place. I have spent time in the Drakensburg, near the Amphitheatre and also the Kruger. I must say the the biltong is better than what we have here and nothing beats a braai with a lot of Black Label or Windhoek. My best pal and his brother own a wood company in Randfontein. How's SA doing in the Super 12?
                        Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 2:21 PM
                        Thanks again, I feel really at home on this forum.
                        I hope to post some pic's soon.
                        We did a lot better in the Super 12 this year and hope we can upset the aussiecart in the Tri-Nations, and the World Cup! Nothing beats rugby, Braaivleis, Sunny skies, Black Label & a good kit.
                        Greetings,

                        P.S I'm only 40 min away fron Randfontein
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