Do you have any other hobbies?

Used to have a lot,,, but not so much anymore. I have always been the "go out and explore" type. Growing up in the middle of the desert, and having a dad who traveled a lot probably had a lot to do with that. The latest evolution of that for me is Geocaching. If you've never hear of it, it's like a treasure/scavenger hint using a GPS. Again, my dad got me into it. Given how much I love being outside (especially being trapped inside for work) that is my main hobby. Modeling is basically what I do in the evenings while the wife watches TV.

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     I have found that , yes , I have a new hobby now .What is it? I now docent at the NEW BRAUNFELS RAILROAD MUSEUM ! and their model train layouts . Yep ! I am now into " N " scale trains in a big way . They sure  are neat little things .I may dabble in " Z " scale a little ,even .

   Then there's ,let's see , my woodcarving (boats and  lifesized hummingbirds ) as well as model cars (the buildable kit kind). I have a few die-cast autos , but only because they don't come in plastic. Oh, and of course my books . I love those things and always have .

  I learned years ago , when you get "burnout " it can be fun to go of in a new direction .Besides , this allows you to really flex your craft and history knowledge . Don't want to forget my wonderful ships in all types of media .I even have one underway that if successful ,will be built entirely from soda can metal .properly scaled and detailed of course .

  BICK ,  those wonderful detailed machined pieces are a sight to behold. Thanks for sharing them .That is something I have always wanted to try .  You rock !        Tanker-builder

I have three German Shepherds so I spend lots of time training them for obedience competitions, hiking with them and one is a registered therapy dog that I visit a nursing home with.  Also like the shooting sports (service rifle competitions) and keeping my '76 Triumph TR-6 on the road.

Mike

Collecting military helmets.

I've been doing this for about 20 years and have about 80 now. Anyone that complains about a cost of a kit should try to buy a German M42 helmet from WWII, around $800 to $1000 now.

iraqiwildman

Collecting military helmets.

I've been doing this for about 20 years and have about 80 now. Anyone that complains about a cost of a kit should try to buy a German M42 helmet from WWII, around $800 to $1000 now.

Reminds me of the prices of high quality knives.

I started modeling with my father in the late 50's.  Been doing triathlons since 2004:

Going to be 60 in May...

Mark

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iraqiwildman

Collecting military helmets.

I've been doing this for about 20 years and have about 80 now. Anyone that complains about a cost of a kit should try to buy a German M42 helmet from WWII, around $800 to $1000 now.

Reminds me of the prices of high quality knives.

Or good rare insulators. I collect the old glass insulators they once used on telephone poles. I also listen to a lot of music and like astronomy and meteorology.

Jim, I remember when we used to shoot those with our pellet guns as kids back in the early 70's.

I must have destroyed some money.

I collect fire department patches in my spare time.  I also like to read WWII related books.

Jim: I had a friend in grade school who used to collect those....he fell from the top of the pole while going after a clear green one....unfortunately, he didn't make it.

In addition to getting back into model buildiing after almost 20 years, I still read as much as I can, mostly SCI-FI and fantasy, although I also read quit a bit of history mostly on WWII.  I have been involved with the Society for Creative Anachronism, which recreates Medieval Europe (think Ren Faires), although the birth of my son and my wife having some health issues has ended that for now.  I dabble in wood working, and have been known to play a guitar now and then.  Most of my time is spent on my 1-to-1 scale house and yard model, with my wife and son, and that little annoyance called work.

I like to take lots of pictures at the museums, air shows and vacation destinations I visit,  I also compete in International Defense Pistol Association matches at the gun club, so I do some reloading as well.

I play bass

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Aside from family and work