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Offline drifter

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« on: December 22, 2016, 06:45:19 AM »
Hi all. I'm a long time moddeler but a new member. I have built many models over the years (I'm 63) but most have not been overly detailed. I would do a good bit of detailing to car/truck models and did some to WWI aircraft models buy that's about it. I have a Merit Fokker DR! under the Christmas tree this year and plan to do a lot of work detailing it. I have downloaded many photos of them and many articles about detailing the models. Hopefully I will to it proud.
I am in southeastern NC and have held many jobs. I'm now retired from being a watchmaker, so small detail work is nothing new to me.

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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2016, 06:51:18 AM »
Welcome Dave,

enjoy the forum! Having been a watchmaker is a great precondition when it comes to wwi models.
Best wishes
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2016, 07:17:42 AM »
Hello Dave and welcome to the forum, I'm looking forward to your participation with the forum and its members, your watchmaking skills will be of great benefit to you when tackling WW1 aircraft models.

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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2016, 07:20:00 AM »
Welcome Dave, you'll find this Forum a very valuable and most enjoyable addition to your Hobby activities. Congratulations on your retirement and I look forward to your contributions.
Cheers,
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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2016, 08:41:54 AM »
Hello Dave,
 Welcome to the forum.
I look forward to seeing some of your skills in miniature modelling  ;)

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2016, 06:04:27 PM »
Hi Dave,
welcome to the forum. Have lots of fun here.
Bye,
Manni
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2016, 07:25:17 PM »
Welcome Dave!
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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2016, 12:17:10 AM »
Thanks for all the welcomes. I hope to learn much here and also be able to offer some tips, maybe.

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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2016, 12:44:31 AM »
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...and also be able to offer some tips, maybe.

We're counting on it!

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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2016, 05:33:01 AM »
Welcome, Dave! I hope you have a great time on the site and get lots of inspiration! Watchmakers certainly have a lot of skills, I'm looking forward to seeing your work! Regards, Marc
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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2016, 01:24:11 AM »
Welcome aboard, Dave!  Your watchmaking skills will hold you in good stead when it comes to the finer details of WWI aircraft modeling.  I look forward to learning from you the art of handling small parts and perhaps starving my carpet monster to death.
Cheers,
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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2016, 09:38:57 AM »
Welcome to the Forum from the Mountains of NW North Carolina. I am looking forward to watching the Merit Triplane come together!
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« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2016, 12:50:14 AM »
A watchmaker detailing a 1/24 Dr.1. I'm looking forward to this! From one new guy to another, welcome!

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Re: New Member from NC
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2016, 03:53:24 AM »
Welcome to this great forum, Dave. I can't wait to see what you make of the Merit model with your fine detail skills.

Best wishes
Nigel
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