mtncolonel Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I am a retired Army infantry officer who served in Vietnam in 1969. I build 1/35 military vehicles and 1/48 and 1/72 military aircraft. I also model in HO and HOn3 model railroading and have quite a bit of experience in detailing and painting. I should have joined IPMS years ago, but I am a life member in NMRA since 1961. I even built plastic models in Vietnam in our team house. I like to collect and build models with which I have a personal connection, such as army equipment and Vietnam aircraft and vehicles. I also have taken many photos over the years to provide references for my modeling, as I like to be as accurate as possible. I have color slides from my Army life and am now taking digital pictures with a Nikon D70 SLR. I am known in model railroading as a "rivet counter," although I am more interested in getting an accurate appearance than having every hinge or handle in the exact place. I also "kitbash" to get an accurate model that might not be available in the version I am seeking. When working on a particular project, I like to go to my PC or laptop and find others who might already have done something that I am planning or know about the prototype and its many details. I have the patience to do fine details, but I would rather not take the time to do something if it already exists. For example, I have Hasegawa 1/72 models of the Lockheed P3C Orion and Lockheed P2V7 Neptune, both with JMSDF decals. I am looking for USN decals for these models, which I am sure must be available somewhere. I am also willing to share with other modelers, both my photos and my information that I have collected over the years. I am so serious about my hobbies that I am working on a masters degree in history at the University of Colorado at Denver. I guess that's enough intro on me, as I already have some questions that I would like to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 John, Welcome and post away. We are here to learn and assist. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterburner Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 John, Welcome to the fold. The great thing about being here is that your questions will be answered. Also, it's just a great place to talk about the hobby. Most importantly, thank you for your service in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bun E. Carlos Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hey There!!!!!!! Welcome to the Show :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Welcome John! Hope we can help you with your questions and we look forward to seeing some of your work! Cheers! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Welcome John. I look forward to seeing your work. I also thank you for your service in the 'Nam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareWentzel Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Welcome John. Glad that you are back in the fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Welcome John & thank you for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCollins Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 John, Glad to have you. Wish there were more train to models crossovers. So many of the techniques are the same. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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