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                        JWest21
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: PA
                        The Forums
                        Posted by JWest21 on Friday, August 27, 2004 6:13 PM
                        There is a really nice article in the new FSM about the Forums, which got me thinking about how much I really enjoy them. There are no modelling groups in my town and none of my freinds are modelers, so I really have no one to talk to. I really love having a place to talk about things, ask questions and get tips. Plus complements on my models mean so much more than the "that's very nice" I get from the wife. Thanks everyone
                        Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 27, 2004 6:24 PM
                        I totally agree, you all are the most helpful and nicest people ever. Someone knows an an answer to any question you could possibly ask about anything concerning modelling. Going along with the ''thats nice'' from your wife, I built a HORRIBLE, absolutely horrible, model a couple of years ago and my parents, bless them, said things like wow, looks good, and great job. It was a horrible model, spots of the plastic showing, gun couldn't elevate...
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                        Duke Maddog
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Rowland Heights, California
                        Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, August 27, 2004 6:30 PM
                        I agree. Even though I do have a club to go to, I still enjoy posting pics of my work here to see what people think. Hearing great comments from the people on these Forums is so motivating for me. Nothing beats being able to share your hobby passion with good friends!
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                        knight667
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: Philomath, OR, USA
                        Posted by knight667 on Friday, August 27, 2004 6:31 PM
                        We're all one big modeling family here. Big Smile [:D] It's nice to have other people to talk to about our hobby, even if our spouses are interested (my wife's very interested in my models, for which I'm grateful).

                        But it's nice to have other people like ourselves to ask questions of and get support from. *sniff sniff* You guys are great!
                        John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 27, 2004 7:41 PM
                        these forums have to be the best source of modeling information. it nice to get tips, learn technics, and talk to people with the same interests as you.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, August 27, 2004 7:56 PM
                        Need I say more?Wink [;)]Big Smile [:D]

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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:04 PM
                        Just don't post in the sci-fi forum. Those guys stay on the attack for no reason.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:10 PM
                        I am in the same boat Jwest no one I know is interested remotely in what I do and my girl friend bless her heart is supportive of me and my hobby but I to get the "thats nice" phrase as well, my mother always had something against models when I was growing up she felt it was a waste of money, but know that Im in college and on my own I am as free to build as many as I can afford and still keep the lights on and food in my belly, man college is hard times.
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:10 PM
                        hmmm. i never spend any time here. only pass through sometimes. never post anything.

                        guess i better stop, my nose just hit the screen. thanks to all of you for making this place special.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

                        Never To Be Forgotten

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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:18 PM
                        I've been to other forums and sites around the 'net dealing with our particular hobby of interest but none of them have the same community feel that is present here. The spirit of comraderie and general friendliness along with the willingness to help and provide resources when needed/available is a big factor in why I like being here so much. The GBs, the pooled knowlege, the common spirit and encouragement, those are all things that set this forum apart in my opinion.

                        BP Models

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                        JWest21
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: PA
                        Posted by JWest21 on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:29 PM
                        The level of pooled knowledge of facts and history, the wealth of reference material and all the tips is simply amazing. I post a question and within an hour, I get a bunch of helpful answers By the way, jessiah, were do you find all the free time in college, what with studying (yeah right!) and parties??
                        Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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                        yw18mc
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: sunny imperial beach
                        Posted by yw18mc on Friday, August 27, 2004 10:15 PM
                        The FSM forum! Great site, good people, common interests, even some pretty funny threads. I feel that we pretty much respect one anothers inputs and even issues of disagreement seem to be handled in a pretty civil way. I have to say I spend alot of my time learning about this hobby from viewing and reading the inputs each of you contributes to this forum. It is a product of each of you, and it's first class. semper fi, mike
                        mike
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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, August 28, 2004 3:03 AM
                        To me the FSM Forums, are like one big world wide modeling family that is willing to help or encourage its members when required, and all you have to do is ask.
                        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 Saturday, August 28, 2004 11:31 AM
                        Yup, sure is nice here.
                        My thanks go out to all the nice folks who make it nice!
                        ~Brian
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                        armydogdoc
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Camp Couch Colorado
                        Posted by armydogdoc on Saturday, August 28, 2004 11:43 AM
                        All I can say is ditto to all of the above. I think that we have a great thing going here and lets all keep it that way!
                        Ron "One weekend a month my$1***$2quot;
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 28, 2004 7:24 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by armydogdoc

                        All I can say is ditto to all of the above.

                        Ditto! Wink [;)]

                        M.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 28, 2004 7:33 PM
                        I will have to add my "ditto" to the above posts. I too live in BFE and there is no one around that shares my interest, so the LHS likewise has the same 3 kits he always has. THis place is a true godsend that lets someone like me hone his skills through posts and critisism. My wife looks at what I do, and like you all, she gives the usual 10 second inspection with a "Wow, that looks nice" along with the blank stare of total disinterest. This forum provides some incouragement along the way.

                        BTW, I am going to Atlanta next summer and hope to meet a couple of you fine folks there.

                        Ted
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Sunday, August 29, 2004 11:04 AM
                        It was a very pleasant surprise to see the new Forums section in the magazine. It's about time that we got our due credit. The Finescale.com site, with these forums, is a great complement to the magazine, and an amazing place to be.
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                        Awasoda
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by Awasoda on Sunday, August 29, 2004 7:42 PM
                        You guys realy do make a difference. There is no modleing clubs around me either and also none of my firneds realy do modeling and if they do they arent realy serious. Its good to have a place to go to get any question answered. And its good where i dont have to ask the guy at my hobbyshop all the time. Even thoguh he is a grerat help too.
                        I would jsut like to say thank you to all of you.
                        IF you can't beat them then they are not tied down properly
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, August 30, 2004 12:19 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by t3488g

                        these forums have to be the best source of modeling information. it nice to get tips, learn technics, and talk to people with the same interests as you.


                        Couldn't agree more. It's the people that really set this forum apart.

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                         Eric 

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                        gringe88
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...
                        Posted by gringe88 on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 8:24 PM
                        why didn't they have that as a choice on 'which artcile did you like best?' poll thingy??
                        scer16- I been there man... It was a massacre, I think I even........... BLAAAHH!! Things that make ya go, BUHEHEAHAEUUHUHE......
                        ====================================== -Matt
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 1:17 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by JWest21

                        By the way, jessiah, were do you find all the free time in college, what with studying (yeah right!) and parties??


                        Well Jwest I am a History Major w/ a minor in Physical Education , I am a total health nut I run 5 miles a day and make fitness my number one priority so I don't really drink or party much at all because my girl and I live off campus, along w/ studying I work in the hobby whenever I can , before I can touch a model I make myself pick up a book and study for at least one hour and then an hour of my current project It keeps me saneTongue [:P]
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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 8:38 AM
                        Hehheh jessiah that sounds like a great study plan! Any specific area in history you are focusing on? I got my degree in history with a minor in secondary education, spent 3 years teaching, and now work as a project logistics manager for an outsourcing company. It's still amazing how much of my degree training gets used everyday even though I'm working in a highly technical environment.

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                        subfixer
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Spartanburg, SC
                        Posted by subfixer on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 11:50 AM
                        It's a good thing I have this job or else I wouldn't have time to keep up with all the words of wisdom here in the Forums. God Bless Uncle Sam and thank you, (at least the US members) for paying your taxes so that I may continue to indulge myself here. heh heh heh

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

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