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                        Newest old timer has joined.

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, November 23, 2003 6:07 PM
                        WELCOME to FSM. We are very happy to have you with us today.

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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.
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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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                        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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                        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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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, November 22, 2003 3:49 AM
                        Sign - Welcome [#welcome] 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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                        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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                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 20, 2003 6:35 AM
                        Welcome to the FSM forums, Fred!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          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
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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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                        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

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                        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
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          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
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 17, 2003 5:53 PM
                        I welcome you Fred and your views.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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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