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Gunner Mike

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Greetings from Southern California
« on: December 12, 2014, 06:54:30 PM »
I have been building plastic models for 50 years and have never built a WW I aircraft. Most of what I have built is 1/32 scale USN and USMC WW II and modern aircraft. I also build modern USMC armor. Recently I received 2 Wing Nut Wings aircraft in a trade and was blown away by the attention to detail. The instructions and overall quality of these kits is incredible. This is a new adventure for me and I look forward to visiting this website for guidance and inspiration.

I am married, have 4 grown children and our first grandson is 7 months old. My wife and I live on a small ranch on the backside of USMC Base Camp Pendleton. I served as a Warrant Officer in the Marine Corps Reseve. (Engineers and Light Armored Infantry) but my eyes are always looking to the sky.

6 years ago a buddy and I started the Temecula Valley Model Club. We have over 100 members and meet once a month. Every October we host a big BBQ at the ranch. It’s a swap meet, beer tasting, watching college football (Go Ducks) and a chance to see what everyone is working on. We are on Facebook.

That’s about it, I wish you all, Happy Modeling and Peace

Gunner Mike Witous

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2014, 07:12:48 PM »
Hello Mike,
 Good to have you with us!  ;)

You will enjoy building your first Wingnut model and with this forum as your backup, you will do very well.


Welcome!  :)

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2014, 08:09:04 PM »
Hi Mike and welcome to this wonderful forum. As you embark on the WWI aircraft journey you'll find lots to inspire and help you here.

Best wishes
Nigel

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 08:12:06 PM »
welcome to this super forum

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2014, 08:25:46 PM »
Hello Mike and welcome to the forum, so good to see you here. The forum has some very talented members who are all willing to share their knowledge, please feel free to ask as many questions you like, hope you enjoy your first Wingnut Wings build and I look forward to seeing your build log.

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2014, 10:23:14 PM »
Welcome to the forum, Mike.  Good to have you aboard! :D

Cheers,
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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2014, 10:41:03 PM »
Welcome to the site Mike  :)






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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2014, 11:05:45 PM »
Welcome to the Forum Mike! It sounds as though you have excellent Modeling experience and I am looking forward to seeing your work. If you have any questions I am certain you will find the answers here!
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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2014, 11:54:39 PM »
Welcome aboard, Mike - just be warned, WWI Aviation is addictive....

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2014, 12:45:13 AM »
Welcome to the Forum Mike, and to WWI Aviation. You'll find all the info, advice, and encouragement you could imagine here but be forewarned, there's no going back!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2014, 01:03:30 AM »
Gunner, welcome from an old Swabbie! I remember your posts on Hyperscale, where I posted as mayonardo. Don't go there much now. This has become home. You can see some of my Wingnuts Wings build reviews on the IPMS USA website (Michael Scott).

You are going to love these kits and the people who visit here.

Welome aboard.
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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2014, 02:39:15 AM »
Welcome to the forum, Mike!  Great to have you aboard.  I'm looking forward to your participation.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2014, 02:46:02 AM »
Welcome to the forum Mike. Glad to have you among us.

Kind regards
Patrick

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Thanks all.
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2014, 11:43:59 AM »
Thank you all for welcoming me aboard. I see that this group is representing many countries and yet the common theme is aircraft from about 100 years ago.

Happy Modeling (Modelling) everyone.

Out here

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Re: Greetings from Southern California
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2014, 12:20:25 PM »
Welcome to the fun house from the hills and hollers of south-central Cain-tuh-Kee Mike!

Warren