Ok, Bayonet Recon's post of encouragement got me over the edge to say hello. Iv'e used the forum a bit but have not introduced.
I'm a 46 year old Software Engineer (doing more like high level Data Analyst work though...). I "grew up" on the TV show
Combat! (Boy I wish they'd come out with more of those on video!) and all the WWII movies many of you know and love as well, I'm sure.
Anyway, I did a few models as a kid, only a Corsair is the only thing I remember specifically. O yes, a nuclear sub too. Pretty sure i did others. I just enjoy airplanes a lot, looking at them and modeling them.
Basically in the past 5 years or so have done a handfull, and my enthusiasm has really stuck lately. So projects in that time or so have been:
1/48 P-40
1/72 Panther ( I think that's a cool looking jet )
1/48 Bf 109
1/48 Spitfire
Guillows balsa/tissue Nieuport II
1/35 car, a Z3
Guillows balsa/tissue Hellcat
1/48 Corsair
1/72 B-24 Liberator - gave to a WWI vet, now passed away, who was a radio operator on one.
Currently finishing Guillows balsa/tissue P-40
I know this is a plastic model web site, but thought the Guillows might be of interest.
But, I hope to try some armor & figures next, have a couple Tamiya kits.
Well, this is probably too long now. I have really been enjoying the forum.
A picture of the Liberator is at http://www.safeplace.net/darienk/b24_3.jpg
It was my second airbrush project.
Well, later!
Dariencharlie