Rapid Prototyping Technician for one of the UKs leading product design consultancies, Kinneir Dufort Design Ltd. (my boss will like that....and anyway, it is true!)
I've lived in Dallas 15 years I'm sure we've bumped elbows somewhere.I worked at the goodwill project.I like your sherman conversions and plan on picking up some of your kits.
Chris
David Morgan
Age: 50 (but I look 49)
Occupation: not disclosed
Domicile: Vancouver, B.C. Canada
1/48 Interests: Canadian Army NWE
Other modeling interests:
1/72 coast artillery fortifications
1/160 (N scale) trains: Pacific Great Eastern and British Columbia Rail.
And I am owner of modeling/kit producing company Peolini Design.
Mostly industrial maquettes and custom kit builds but I also produce a 1/48th kit of a Dodge WC54 Amulance. (but some of you might already know that)
I mainly collect 1/48th scale aircraft kits, but 1/48th armour comes in as a good second.
Yeah, I started a thread like this about 6-7 months ago....the idea being a T48 members only acess area- where we can contact each other without being spammed to death. I guess there wasn't enough interest in it then...
Age: 60
Asst. manager retail furniture store
location: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Pat Johnston
Age: 37
Occupation: Baker/ part time writer for MiS magazine.
Interests: 1/48 armour, and my 1994 Thunderbird (V8 of course).
Doting father of two beautiful daughters.
Well... my kids are older than most of you guys,
but its good to see a new crop of Quarterscalers coming along.
George R. Bradford
Cambridge/Preston, Ontario
CANADA
76 years old
Now Retired... all 1/48 armour builds.
Worked as a Graphic Artist in the printing trade.
Knocked off a few books for Stackpole.
Still knocking them off.
AFV NEWS publisher
Isamu Maruhashi
Freelance translator (Japanese to English) and tech writer (English).
Age: 50
Residence: Tokyo, Japan
Modeling interests: Anything in 1/48 except for ships. Ships I like in 1/350.
Dave Reed (Login dave37167) Registered Users 68.53.48.235
Awww, C'mon!!
October 27 2008, 10:12 PM
1/48th Akagi....I'll help ya with the under deck P/e....only take you ten years to build....be about 12 feet long....need new stretch Van to take it around.....Don't make me email you offline, Isamu!!
Wow, In school they said I was "special" and my nickname, they said, was ED. So I was Special Ed......And NOW, I'm honourable Exception Ed.....Wowee!! Tim, You've made my day!!
Now....about those special masks......don't make me "out" you here......!! (
Chris "toadman" Hughes...and no, "toadman" is not my real middle name. It was bestowed upon me by an "ex".
Age: 40
Occupation: Residential real estate appraiser for a government agency; part-time military vehicle photographer and up and coming writer. Served 8 years in the USAR as a UH-1H mechanic and a radio-teletype operator.
Married with two daughters, the youngest of which knows how to operate the turret of a Sherman
Primary interests are 1/48 U.S. WW II armor with interests in armor of all other nations. I still dabble in 1/35 scale stuff and recently was given the Trumpeter 1/16 M16 MGMC to build(what a monster that is).
Bob Batdorf
Asst. Produce Mgr, WEIS
and Chief of Iron Division Resins and all that fun stuff that goes with it.
Palmyra, PA USA
Age- 50 years young on Halloween!
Bob and Steve
Top Gun Military/IRON DIVISON Resins
http:www.topgunmilitary.com
the Grand Old Men of the group apparently.....older than dirt. I am currently 67 (working furiously on 68) and have achieved the highest rank possible, according to George Washington: private citizen. I am retired after working 40 years; I was a medical and biological illustrator for a New York State medical school, then editor for Squadron/Signal Publications, and then technical writer/logistics analyst/course developer-instructor for the defense industry (LTV and Lockheed-Martin). I used to tell people I was in urban renewal - we made the things that blew stuff up..... My interests are military history, historical research, writing, and 1/48 military modeling. I am selling off my 1/35 stash and going entirely to 1/48: military vehicles, aircraft, and railroad equipment (European WW2 prototype). Of course, the new Airfix 1/24 Mosquito is a temptation, and there are a very few 1/32 aircraft I will do, but..... My primary modeling and historical interest is WW2 Allied armor and military vehicles and weapons, with an emphasis on US equipment.
Crowding 68 my own self...old enough to remember model putty was invented to fill wingroot gaps that would have snapped the pilot's ankles!! Retired Cadillac, Jaguar, Infiniti salesman...hiding out in southern Colorado. Over the years have modelled pret'near everything...starting with Aurora's bright-blue Spitfire and fire-engine red Me109 (remember those, Bruce? And the days when decal sheets came with the tailfin swastikas defaced?) Now it's strictly 1:48 armour...WWII British only (because there's only so much time). Ain't it great how the internet can bring us together from so many parts of the world?
Yes, the internet is great for that. That is how I met Garfield. I made a posting on the old Bandai Gallery forum about needing a M4A1 76mm turret. He responded he had one. I remember thinking wouldn't it be convenient if he knew my local hobby shop and could drop off the parts there even though I had no idea where in the world he lived. Well, he did know the store and he did leave the parts there. I'm sure there are more unusual coincedences out there in 1/48 land.
(P.S.-I was at Garfield's house the first time Bruce Culver sent him an email. Talk about an exciting development)
* Hisham Haikal (First name pronounced Heesham)
* 48 y/o
* Cairo, Egypt (I'm the only modeller I know of in Egypt)
* Freelance translator (English/Arabic/English)
* Married with one daughter 11 y/o
* Modelling interests: Almost anything in miniature
1/48 WWII Afv's and some aircraft
1/35 modern Afv's
1/25 cars
1/12 Motorcycles
Figures... mostly 120mm because of my weakening eyes.
A couple of ship models 'cause my uncle was in the Egyptian Navy
Marc Le Bayon
I'm 46
I have a International State diploma of Industrial design.
Sculptor and Owner of Propaganda Kompany, and for some otherssince 1992.
I live in Brittany in far west of France.
Interests: Football and AFV Modelling
Mostly German Subjects. I can't really say that I am a hardcore quarterscaler per se and build other scales as well. But 1/48 is always on top of my list
Except, unlike him, I never finish models, prefer Allied subjects and live in Sydney.
So...
Matt Wrixon
Sports Photographer
Age: 34 (sneaking under the 40+ bracket!)
And very happy father of 7 month Sam, who is the proud owner of the worlds chubbiest cheeks....
I spent 17 years working with thugs (no, not 1/35 builders, I worked with real criminals) and reside in Chicago..(no comment).
Also teach and work in the security industry.
My claim to fame is that I grew up about a mile from Monogram's factory.
Love this crowd, least anal of all model "groups"!
Darrick Christensen
Occupation: Packaging Engineering Manager with Hewlett Packard
Age: 42
Location: Albany, Oregon
Interests: Three boys, a gorgeous wife, a rather dumb but kindly old dog, restoring console radios from the early 40's, competitive shooting, any electronic gadget, and modeling anything in 1/48th scale.
Uncle Pete
Age 52
Retired Law Enforcement Supervisor.(From a warm and sunny southern state..)
I worked undercover for many years, thus I don't post under my real name!
I now reside in a northern Detroit MI area suburb..
As a teenager, I worked at the ORIGINAL SQUADRON SHOP location and then after they moved to the location north of 11 mile rd...
We were blessed to have regular visits by BRUCE CULVER, when he was Squadron's Chief Editor, He was always friendly and ever helpful in my earliest modeling adventures, a TRUE GENTLEMAN.
I ran into Bruce again this past spring at AMPS and he hasn't changed a bit..(well..the beard is gone..) but he is still very much a gentleman!
I am building exclusivly in 1/48 now, after building almost every 1/35th armor kit over the last say 40 yrs!
Pete
Hi all , suppose its time to wash my linen in public.
Paul McMahon
Age 40
Location - Ireland - Dublin & Kildare ( what can I say but that I have a split personality! )
Between Jobs at the moment due to the meltdown
Hobbies- Filling up attic spaces with plastic!!!!!
Mostly WWII German but have begun to gain interest in Sherman's of all nations.
Did some research/beta testing and Mod work for Combat Mission Barbarossa to Berlin and Combat Mission Afrika Korps games by Battlefront.
Looking forward to completing my first 1/48th tank -a Sherman Firefly once I uncork my "get up and go"
Name : Michael Suckow
Age : 50
Location: Berlin, Germany
Job : Firefighter ( Berlin Fire Brigade )
Hobby : 1/48 and Modelrailroader
current project : Painting some US infantry ( Tamiya )
I am a new one here, i found this website in the last week,
so i have many to read in the next time.
Allan Simpson
Age 45
Living in Camberley near Farnborough in Southern England
Was a professional model maker now a Silver smith (by job title only)
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I think you will find Track48 members to be a nice, courteous group of people. We try to keep things focussed on the fun of building the great scale of 1/48, regardless of skill level. So far we are free from trolls, flame wars, and overly critical members. It's the best modelling site on the internet, in my opinion.
Gary Binder
Profession: medical (Perfusionist/autotransfusionist)
Age 57.5, I felt old until I read the posts by Bradford and Culver
Location: Nebraska
Interests: US military WW2 - present, I model in most any scale (actually I dabble rather than complete much). I also collect some "toy soldiers" in 1:30 scale and play with model trains in H-O scale.
Building 1/48 on and off from the days of Aurora. In fact the first model that I remember working on with my Dad at age 5 or 6 was an Aurora M46.
Age 34
occupational therapist (inpatient/outpatient neuro)
Sept 11, 91-99 in USAR as 91Bedpan & 91L OT assistant E-5
in rainy California now
Only love the 48th scale - focus on Eastern Front mostly at this time
This IS the best website
just back from Vegas:
Garfield -you would have liked the Stratosphere Tower rides
Sven - you would have been amused at those timeshare bastards everywhere with their social influence psychology.
Home with money in the pockets
I am;
Dan Wilson
age: pushing 64 real hard
occupation: R&D machinist at Westone Laboratories
I live in: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Interests: I could go on for a bit here, but:
1/48 armor, the odder the better, although Shermans are predominant;
1/72 aircraft, also on the odd side...helicopters, autogyros and sea/float planes;
O (1/48) narrow gauge model railroading;
Have been building, kitbashing and scratchbuilding 1/48 armor since the Aurora days. Still not done....
I am:
Andrew Birkbeck
Occupation: youth soccer coach and soccer referee
Seattle, USA
Age: 48
First 48th armor model: Aurora Swedish "S" tank, built August 1968
Education: double Masters, History and International Relations
Interests: soccer, military modeling, history, and did I mention soccer?
Member of IPMS Seattle
George Romano
Age: Not as old as Bruce, Garfield or George Bradford - but older than most of you.
Software Architect (when not reading Track48 forum )
Rochester MN USA
Favorite subjects: Teasing Bruce, Harassing the Batman about my orders. Reading Track48 forum, Wondering why I am not doing Marder mania on the "other 48th scale forum" and why Track48 doesn't have group builds like the "other 48th scale forum" does sniffle. That then get the group build participants "free" Hauler stuff sniffle sniffle... Investing in Olivier's retirement and trying to create a trade imbalance with France (i.e. buying Gaso.line resin). Investing in the Rapid Prototyping Technician's retirement and trying to get him be more ... rapid (?) on the next new stuff he is prototyping. Envying everything Pat Johnston builds (arghh!) And Luciano Rodriguez (arghh! arghh!)
...ah - not what you meant? Ok I like (and maybe own?) everything in quarter scale armor. Or will soon. When my order from Iron Division finally gets done. I like AFV 251Cs. And so I'm getting one for everyone on my Christmas list this season. One size (why 48th scale of course!) fits all...
I am John F. Steinman, DMD
I am a 45 year old Orthodontist, father of two, and contributing author to Military Minatures in Review. I reside in Central Vermont in the good ole US of A.
Be careful what you disclose in the way of personal information online. Looking at this site I could have assumed a number of identities. If you want to contact another member send them an email.
I am a 41 year old I.T. consultant. I live in Melbourne, where it will be 44 degrees C tomorrow, then 21 degrees C the day after. They say you never get bored with the weather here.
I have 3 great kids and have been passionate about modeling since 1976, when I built my very first one.
I've had a crack at building everything, but have only just got into 1/48 armor.
wayne bull age 43 .married .vineyard machinary operator.i have four boy aged from 17 to 6.was adedicated 109 nut but have turned to 48th armour because iv always though 35th was to big . im still learning how to drive a computer
Rob G. Age: 44
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, on my 22nd year of active duty (26th year of total military service)
Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA
(Native Vermonter, but home is where the Army sends me)
Favorite Venue: Modern US Armor (stuff I've played on during my career)
RP McMillen
age old enough to call it 1/4 scale 1.00
first tank aurora Stalin (got one from Greg)
retired machine operator
best: Tank King Tiger at Graf in Germany and driving a M-3 1/2 track at the same place (not suppose too) 8th div track driver 125a-1.
IPMS Reno
rv's atv's dune buggy's out door stuff live about 30 miles east of Reno can ride for a long way in any direction it's like driving a track again
César M. Martín-Sáez
41 Years young (becoming even younger as Mr. Brad Pitt's last main character).
Advertising Production Manager/Art Buyer.
Born and living in Madrid, Spain.
Luftwaffanatic and Panzermaniac due to some sort of childhood trauma.
Mostly interested in quarter scale but also hooked to 1/35 armor, 1/20 Formula One cars and so on.
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