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  • Member since
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  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, August 25, 2019 7:47 AM

No responses in 13 years, I doubt it.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

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Posted by modelmaker66 on Sunday, August 25, 2019 2:54 AM

dkmacin

I have a "hobby shop" in my basement due to years in the military and traveling around I managed to "collect" more than I made. Due to a "change of seasons" I had the epithany that I will NEVER be able to finish them all. So fellow modelers, ask me if you find yourself in need of a kit or part. All are opened, Some have been started, some are missing some things, like istructions, some have extra parts. I make no promises, other than to send it to you if I have it. Doesn't hurt to ask.  I have race cars mostly, some armor, some aircraft and ships.

Email me. I may even get a list together. . .maybe .

All I ask is you build it and post a picture of it.

"Those that can, do. Those that cannot. . .,

 

Don

 

 

Is this still going on?

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  • From: GERMANY
Posted by HOOK DRIVER on Monday, November 13, 2006 9:18 AM
I have been on orders for the last week, so I have been away from home (and my computer). My wife called me tonight and said that package arrived full of paint. I am speechless. You have no idea how much that means. It really is the small things that make all the difference. 4000 miles form home doesn't feel so far when you know that the folks back home are behind you! Thank You Again!                                                               JOSH
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, November 3, 2006 11:37 PM

 HOOK DRIVER wrote:
Goodtimes.... We really appreciate all the help. It really means a lot!!!

 

Your Service to our Country means alot. Thank you!! 

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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  • From: GERMANY
Posted by HOOK DRIVER on Monday, October 30, 2006 11:13 AM
Goodtimes.... We really appreciate all the help. It really means a lot!!!
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Posted by dkmacin on Friday, October 27, 2006 7:19 PM

As if I'd take their money!

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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Posted by HOOK DRIVER on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 1:06 PM
   Hello... I don't know how you feel about sending a small part of your collection to Germany. There are a few soldiers, as well as, myself stationed over here that are finding a lot of things hard to come by/ very expensive here. We would gladly pay for shipping. Let me know......             MR. BROCK
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Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:01 PM

Thanks anyways, I still think this is an extremely generous idea.  If I ever somehow manage to obtain ginormous amounts of model kits, I'll remember this idea

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, October 15, 2006 6:52 PM
 dkmacin wrote:

Sorry my Friend, all accounted for and waiting for the $$ to post them out.

 

Don



Just don't go postal while thereTongue [:P]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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  • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, October 15, 2006 6:42 PM

Sorry my Friend, all accounted for and waiting for the $$ to post them out.

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:13 PM
Hey! I think this is a great, not to mention EXTREMELY generous idea.  I as well support your idea of sending the kits to soldiers, so I'm not asking for anything like a big kit.  Its just that Im working on an Omaha Beach diorama, and Im looking for any suitable US figures, Infantry, rangers etc.. or other bits and pieces that may be suitable for D-day.  Just wondering if you have any.
"Scanlon: work your knobby hands on the table in front of you, constructing a make-beleive bomb to blow up a make-beleive world."
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 12:09 AM
 dkmacin wrote:

Nuttier than a fruircake is what I am said to be. . .less nuts than Mr. Peanut, but a fine assortment just the same!!

 

Don



I hear yaSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg] I get that alot too
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 7:24 PM

Nuttier than a fruircake is what I am said to be. . .less nuts than Mr. Peanut, but a fine assortment just the same!!

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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  • From: Stockton,Ca
Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 4:15 PM
 dkmacin wrote:

Ed,

You'll most likely go blind. . .wait for it. . .wait. . .Because. . .Oh I crack me up. . .

You're already Batty!!!!

Sorry Ed but you set yourself up!

If you open the door I gotta come in!!

 

Don



I may very well have my friendWink [;)] I Know I am Nuttier than Mr. Peanut hisselfMischief [:-,]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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  • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 4:11 PM

Ed,

You'll most likely go blind. . .wait for it. . .wait. . .Because. . .Oh I crack me up. . .

You're already Batty!!!!

Sorry Ed but you set yourself up!

If you open the door I gotta come in!!

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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  • From: Stockton,Ca
Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 12:24 AM
Don, Thanks a bunch bro! Got the kits in one pieceBig Smile [:D] Now I'm gonna go blind and/or Batty with the PE setsBlindfold [X-)] My luck it'll be bothSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, September 18, 2006 9:29 PM
 smokinguns3 wrote:

OOPs my my fault its RF Noise and electrical interferance, Like  any big electrical apliance tv's can interfer your power cables to the computer or UPS units. Basicaly if any cat-5 cable is close to a power cord it can effect your internet conection. Thats basicly why most big buisness's run there CAT-5  cable away from hover head lites mainly flouresant, the transformer inerfers and degrades the information.Another thing is that cat -5 cable can only be ran 100ft before packet degradation that why they use repeters. Hope that kinds helps explane ED.

And yes i know this Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]Big Smile [:D]



Now that sounds rightWink [;)] When I dug my trench & wanted to run power thru the same conduit my computer dude & electrican said nope & gave a similar explaination
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by smokinguns3 on Monday, September 18, 2006 9:22 PM

OOPs my my fault its RF Noise and electrical interferance, Like  any big electrical apliance tv's can interfer your power cables to the computer or UPS units. Basicaly if any cat-5 cable is close to a power cord it can effect your internet conection. Thats basicly why most big buisness's run there CAT-5  cable away from hover head lites mainly flouresant, the transformer inerfers and degrades the information.Another thing is that cat -5 cable can only be ran 100ft before packet degradation that why they use repeters. Hope that kinds helps explane ED.

And yes i know this Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]Big Smile [:D]

Rob I think i can I think i can
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, September 18, 2006 9:06 PM
 smokinguns3 wrote:

 Hippy-Ed wrote:
 lone wrote:
geeze Ed,you need some of the newer cable that is "mouse resistant" they call it CAT-5 for a reason


Well, it was a CatV cable  But, I think my cat "David Voss" got that filthy animal... a bit late tho but he took care of the problemSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Thats why they tought us KISS keep it simple stupid always check your cables first and i mean all of them. Some of  worst issues can be caused by a cable, and always keep you CAT-5 cables away from anything that produces an eltromagnetic field it causes degradation of the packet's sent throught the cable.



Now what the heck is an eletromagnetic field? Isn't that what runs the Tartis????
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by smokinguns3 on Monday, September 18, 2006 7:25 PM

 Hippy-Ed wrote:
 lone wrote:
geeze Ed,you need some of the newer cable that is "mouse resistant" they call it CAT-5 for a reason


Well, it was a CatV cable  But, I think my cat "David Voss" got that filthy animal... a bit late tho but he took care of the problemSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Thats why they tought us KISS keep it simple stupid always check your cables first and i mean all of them. Some of  worst issues can be caused by a cable, and always keep you CAT-5 cables away from anything that produces an eltromagnetic field it causes degradation of the packet's sent throught the cable.

Rob I think i can I think i can
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  • From: Stockton,Ca
Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, September 18, 2006 7:02 PM
 lone wrote:
geeze Ed,you need some of the newer cable that is "mouse resistant" they call it CAT-5 for a reason


Well, it was a CatV cable  But, I think my cat "David Voss" got that filthy animal... a bit late tho but he took care of the problemSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 18, 2006 6:55 PM
geeze Ed,you need some of the newer cable that is "mouse resistant" they call it CAT-5 for a reason
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, September 18, 2006 6:28 PM
 smokinguns3 wrote:
ROFLMAO Thats to funny.


Hey Rob, Trouble shoot this one bro...
I sent Bud an email Friday afternoon. I had to go do an errand & came back & couldn't get online againBlack Eye [B)] I reset the Modem several times & that usually fixes it the first time but didn't. I called my DSL provider on Sunday & they ran a test and walked me through it & still nothing so, they retested the system & it checked out at 100%
Ok, I check my connections & swapped ends on a couple connections & still nothingCensored [censored]Confused [%-)]

I called my father & he'd bring me an extra cord if he has it. Ok fine, I'll kill some time getting things done here in the meantime.   Well, I found & fixed the problem...


A mouse chewed the cable behind the couchAngry [:(!] One wire comepletely broke the other bares so, I spliced them back togetherBig Smile [:D]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, September 9, 2006 11:06 AM
 Dubau wrote:

 Hippy-Ed wrote:
Thanks Don for doing a good thing here & Nothing  wrong with sendin' kits to the troops overseasApprove [^]   That was a great move on your part. No apology needed nor required

Didn't I just say that LOL Tongue [:P]

Bud



Hmmm.... I dunno Bud... Did ya?!Evil [}:)]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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  • From: Boyertown, PA, USA
Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 9, 2006 9:32 AM

 Hippy-Ed wrote:
Thanks Don for doing a good thing here & Nothing  wrong with sendin' kits to the troops overseasApprove [^]   That was a great move on your part. No apology needed nor required

Didn't I just say that LOL Tongue [:P]

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, September 9, 2006 9:23 AM
Thanks Don for doing a good thing here & Nothing  wrong with sendin' kits to the troops overseasApprove [^]   That was a great move on your part. No apology needed nor required
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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Posted by Dubau on Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:36 AM

After all you are doing, YOU don't have to apoligise and ANYTHING..................

You are doing a GOOD thing here and we all Thank You for it.

Have a GREAT day,

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:23 AM

NOTICE!:

That got your attention eh? Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all that the give away went well. . .too well. I have a back log of kits to ship. Be Patient! I can only ship a few at a time, depending on size of the kit. I have all the requests piled up with names and address' and will ship out in the order I got them. May take a few weeks but I will get them out to you. I apoligise to you guys, but I sent the rest to the clubs of military modelers overseas and that taxed my wallet more than anticipated.

No, this is not a plea for money, just letting you guys know of the delay. I'll email or PM you when I get yours in the mail.

 

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, September 9, 2006 12:32 AM
 smokinguns3 wrote:
ROFLMAO Thats to funny.


IT's also the truthTongue [:P]
If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything
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