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Anonymous

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November 2005

Newest old timer has joined.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 5:47 PM

Hello I am Fred Amos , 63 years old, of Hazelwood mo, a suburb of St..Louis. I've been a serious modeler for a little over thirty years. I build for the fun of it. Not for you, him or for contests. My field of interest is aircraft,1/144,1/72, 1/48 and some 1/32 scale. I dislike anybody in this hobby who gets so desparate to win that he will cheat or cause others grief. Yes, there are a few of those people out there.Well , enough for now. Don.t for get , It is onl;y a hobby, Enjoy it.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 5:53 PM

I welcome you Fred and your views.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 6:08 PM

Welcome to the forum, Fred. I couldn't agree more with your views. Good luck on your next build, & have fun !

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, October 17, 2003 8:47 PM

Welcome to FSM Fred. You are going to find there are a lot of people here who totally agree with your thoughts on the hobby. Good to have another seasoned veteran join us here.

Enjoy the forums!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 8:51 PM

great way to go about things Fred
welcome to the forums there are a great bunch of peaple here
by the sounds of things you will fit straight in

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 8:57 PM

Hello,
For me its all about sharing my passion for models with others.
This place has some real top guns here, some real pros. I hope you like it here!!!

Dale

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Saturday, October 18, 2003 10:34 AM

Welcome Fred. Glad to see someone older than me (but not by much). You'll find that members of the forum are very helpful in solving most any problem you may have. I look forward to some of your posts. Happy modeling.

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 18, 2003 1:35 PM

welcome fred....as they say you are as young as your spirit......

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 18, 2003 5:19 PM

Thanks to all of you for the hardy welcome. I hope to converse with some of you at a later date. Fred

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, October 18, 2003 5:41 PM

Fred, welcome to FSM. You'll find that the vast majority of the folks here share your modelling philosophy. Looking forward to your posts. - Ed

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 20, 2003 4:17 AM

Welcome Aboard Fred! As others have said I too agree with you!
Chris

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 20, 2003 6:35 AM

Welcome to the FSM forums, Fred!

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, November 16, 2003 10:59 PM

Welcome to FSM Fred, You ever find yourself in Mark Twain Hobbies in St.Charles?

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 6:35 AM

Welcome, Fred! I hope you will find FSM to be as enjoyable as I have.
See you in the forums!

~Brian

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, November 22, 2003 3:49 AM

Fred, Im not quite as old you are but have been modelling for about the same time. Full agree with your statements, modelling is all about enjoyment and relaxation.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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dtraskos

Member since
March 2003
From: Fowlerville, Mich

Posted by dtraskos on Saturday, November 22, 2003 6:46 AM

Fred,
Welcome aboard Fred. It`s nice to see you youngsters sign on. Smile [:)]

I hit 75 last month. Been into airplane modeling of one type or another since 1936. I am completely in agreement with your modeling philosophy.. It`s strictly for my own enjoyment. I do not care to spend hours and dollars researching a model to see if it has the proper number of rivets, If the color is exactly right etc.
I am not throwing darts at the modelers who build highly detailed models. I enjoy looking at them very much. I guess I just no longer have the desire or patience to get into the high detail.

Dave

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Saturday, November 22, 2003 10:05 AM

welcome to FSM. always room for a veteran, (or a newbie to modeling)

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Saturday, November 22, 2003 8:31 PM

Welcome Fred and I too agree with your thoughs on building models, but I still love to show them off.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Saturday, November 22, 2003 10:20 PM

AMEN BROTHER! I think you'll find most everybody here is the same way. Besides modeling is the only thing that preserves my sanity lately.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.