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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        New Category suggestion
                        Posted by jimz66 on Saturday, January 24, 2004 6:56 PM
                        This is to members and administrators.

                        I would like to propose a new category for the forum.

                        The new category would be a historical one that we could discuss items of interest
                        that could cover mulitple sections of modeling. For example like if one wanted to discuss the items used in a specific battle. like say D-Day, where ships, tanks, planes and other items were used. Something where we could bring it all togother.

                        Just a thought. I hope all is well with all of you. Take care. Thanks for reading my suggestion. BLOCKED SCRIPTinsertsmilie('Cool [8D]')

                        Jim Zilvitis Jr.

                        Winsted CT.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        gregers
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by gregers on Saturday, January 24, 2004 8:09 PM
                        Hi Jim, sounds cool to me.
                        Greg
                        Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 24, 2004 8:59 PM
                        Jim, that sounds like a fantastic idea!!
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Saturday, January 24, 2004 11:36 PM
                        What would you call it?

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Sunday, January 25, 2004 1:34 PM
                        I would call it the Historical Column. I see that 35 of you read this but only two responded. I would like to hear from more of you. FSM Stafff if you could respond as well I would appreciate it thanks.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 25, 2004 3:26 PM
                        Hmmm... might be a bit dangerous, though. people may be tempted into arguing unresolvable subjects likewhich fighter won the war, or if Rommel was a genius, or if the chicken came before the egg, etc... aside from that, it's a good idea. This way, modelers can better get in touch with those doing similar projects. But that's just me. Smile [:)]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 25, 2004 3:55 PM
                        Thumbs Up [tup]Sounds good to me!

                        This would be helpful to those doing dioramas using multiple vehicles, A/C, amphibs, small boats, troops, etc. and in determining terrain, bunker and other features for a specific location (eg: helicopter, small arms, riverine craft, troops in the Mekong Delta or a similar WWII. or Somalia or more recent action).

                        "Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom...by Miracle!"
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                        Quagmyre
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: and just won't go away.
                        Posted by Quagmyre on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:15 AM
                        Good idea.

                        However, I see shrikes concern, but really, no matter what you do when it comes to research and fact finding ya gotta validate/confirm your resources. Otherwise you constantly run the risk of dealing with mis-information. Typical Business Intelligence / Knowledge Management risk. There are some fairly simple cookie cutter legal language blurbs and disclaimers FSM could use to protect themselves and inform users, that essentially say, use at own risk.

                        I worked with Intelectual Property Lawyers for a little while on one of my work projects last year, can ya tell? Big Smile [:D]


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                        1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 2:39 PM
                        Interesting idea....a sort of "cross-topic" topic. We'll give it some thought.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 4:51 PM
                        Excellent idea. You might consider just calling it " Sound Off!" or something catchy like "Roll Call". Can't use "Mail Call", Lee Ermy might get a little sideways on us.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 6:43 PM
                        Hey that would be helpful but only if people use it. Still thats a great idea!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 11:54 PM
                        Great idea. I would most likely spend more of my time in here than in any other. I love to build historical things like that. I think it would be a great idea. Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:46 AM
                        Good ideaThumbs Up [tup]
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:19 AM
                        I'd go for it.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:04 AM
                        Sounds like a good idea to me.
                        ~Brian
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                        styrene
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: The flat lands of the Southeast
                        Posted by styrene on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:29 AM
                        If resources are a crucial point toward establishing historical accuracy during discussions, why not call the forum "The Library" or "Research Room"? History could be discussed in light of available resources. In addition, resources could be cited, and maybe even new and even old books reviewed. It might also be a place to include a collection or central repository (a sticky maybe?) of good historical web links suitable to modelers. Just a thought....

                        Gip Winecoff

                        1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

                        1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:47 PM
                        Would this also include the automotive's role in history??? I know us auto guys are in small number, but hey, we are still here!!!!
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                        cassibill
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Indiana, USA
                        Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:45 PM
                        If nothing else it might narrow down the search for a history related post if you perfer to browse rather then use an engine.

                        cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        Posted by jimz66 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:00 PM
                        I hope I dont get FSM mad at me. I just thought it might be something different thats all.
                        Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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                        cassibill
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Indiana, USA
                        Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:48 PM
                        ideas should never be punished foisting them on people on the other hand...
                        what's the quote? "I don't agree with what you say but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."

                        cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!!Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:02 PM
                        Good idea. I like the open idea concept; any topic as long as it is historical in nature pertaining to modeling.
                        Bruce
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                        djmodels1999
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:55 AM
                        good idea!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:30 AM
                        Great, I agree with Bruce

                        Ben Borja
                        IPMS-Manila
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                        noel_carpio
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by noel_carpio on Monday, April 12, 2004 1:18 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by jimz66

                        I hope I dont get FSM mad at me. I just thought it might be something different thats all.


                        Why would they? It's just a suggestion. As far as FSM is concerned, you are also a customer. So your suggestion is important. Smile [:)]
                        Noel Carpio Chapter Contact IPMS Manila IPMS USA # 42543 www.geocities.com/ipms_manila
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                        NEW MEX
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: directly above the center of the earth or known as Dixon, IL.
                        Posted by NEW MEX on Sunday, May 2, 2004 10:24 PM
                        Good ideaApprove [^] it would save a lot of jumping around between Forums looking for info on a particular event. as FDR said "we have nothing to fear but fear itself "
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                        kinekx
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Eagle point, Oregon USA
                        Posted by kinekx on Monday, May 3, 2004 1:56 AM
                        cool ideaThumbs Up [tup]
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:33 AM
                        would be a good idea. the only problem i see is it might lend itself more toward the military aspect and others such as auto and scifi builders might be "left out". civilian and futuristic aspects of modeling dont neccesarily rely on the historical research that those of us who model military subjects do. i wouldnt want to alienate a group of people by losing them in the cracks.

                        joe

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                        Jeff Herne
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by Jeff Herne on Monday, May 3, 2004 2:08 PM
                        Even if the subject focused on researching things pertaining to modeling, like paint schemes, etc...I'd be for it...sort of an 'Online Archive'.

                        For example...'Anyone got a photo of a JG2 Fw-190A-5 from 1944?' or 'What color scheme was the USS Indianapolis in at the time of her loss?'

                        Answer: Yes, I have photos, and Indy was wearing Measure 22...but you get my point.

                        JH
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 3:01 PM
                        Well guys we have it now ; The new reference forum http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=28
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 12:16 PM
                        Good Idea, count me in I'm from 'Down Under' little Island called OZ
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