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Intro: David......CT.....and many other places.
Posted by namrednef on Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:44 PM

 

This site is so very cool and the members so sincere I feel I should do as the site suggests and introduce myself.

 I'm David.....53....in CT....US Navy Veteran.

 I began building in the mid-80's (mainly in winter months, duh!) and found tons of joy and that I was pretty good at it. FSM was a great help, though I had been familiar with SM as a kid.

 After a few years I had to draw away from the hobby for well, you know, stuff happens. I gave away all my in-work and unopened stuff......so now I'm starting over. Thank God for the net.

 My main area of interest is aircraft 1930-1945.....but I love ships also, being a Navy Vet. 1/48  is my favorite scale.

 I have built a few fantasy models, most notably a float version of a Brewster Buffalo.....and a 'Star Wars/Captain Nemo'  (best description I can give) of a starship where I melded an S-3 Viking and the USS Arizona and alot of balsa.....I can't describe it but I will post photos soon.

Thanks for looking in.....hoping to talk w/ you 

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, November 11, 2007 6:41 PM

Welcome to the Forums David Sign - Welcome [#welcome].  Glad you're here.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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Posted by ben1227 on Sunday, November 11, 2007 6:57 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]
.:On the Bench:. Tamiya 1/72 M6A1-K
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    August 2006
  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Sunday, November 11, 2007 7:23 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Monday, November 12, 2007 1:45 AM

Hiya David, and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Being a swabbie with an interest in planes, i cordially invite you over to the Fleet Air Arm Group Build! Given your background, i think you'd fit right in!

Besides, there's an open bar on fridays!Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Warmest regards,

Roger

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  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Monday, November 12, 2007 2:30 AM

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Posted by namrednef on Monday, November 12, 2007 4:54 PM

 

 Thanks for the nice welcome.....I build guitars, but pretend to do HVAC during weekdaysCool [8D]

 

To Desertrat: Is that you in the Gulf?......or as a corpsman at Ocenside......um Pendelton? I could join you for one, but you'd hafta get me to the airport rather quickly.

Thanks people

Nam 

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Monday, November 12, 2007 6:38 PM
Actually, that's me at NTC in Ft. Irwin. I was a forward observer then and paused a moment with a photo opportunity. But i've been a helicopter crew chief for most of my enlistment. I just really like that picture. But i was kicking over a few pictures of me when i was in the middle east that might also look good for an avatar...

Warmest regards,

Roger

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    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Monday, November 12, 2007 6:40 PM
Oh, and i also meant the FAA Group Build on the forums here. Go under the Group Build listings and find the Fleet Air Arm GB. No travelling required...Wink [;)]

Warmest regards,

Roger

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by namrednef on Monday, November 12, 2007 8:19 PM

 

 Thanks for the heads up....and for your service. I have no idea what a group build is but will look it up.

 Thanks man

 

Nam 

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Monday, November 12, 2007 8:51 PM
Not a problem! Was just there and i see ya found it! Looking forward to see your build as it progresses!Cool [8D]

Warmest regards,

Roger

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