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by nstrong » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:28 am
Hello all. New here – been collecting 1/6th for years, but haven’t done much in that arena in a while. So, my new thing (obviously since I’m here) is smaller scale. I’ve had the early 1/18th offerings from 21st for years (P-51, Stuka and 109) but have recently bought a couple of the 1/32nd “Dog fight” packages. My mom’s cousin is Urban Drew who famously flew the Detroit Miss (P-51D) – so I of course had to get that one. And I just picked up the P-40/F-190 set from Michigan Toy Soldier. Looking forward to finding the Corsair set next, although I’ve been on a mission to find the older 1/18th “Marine’s Dream” from bbi…among many many others!
Any way – looking forward to this new end of the hobby and to spending some time here!
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by B24guy » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:39 am
Welcome to the forum. Glad you are here.
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by tosborne3 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:11 am
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by exether_mega » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:18 am
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by Quixote511 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:59 am
Welcome---and btw, do you think you can get me an Urban Drew autograph--had to ask
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by Teamski » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:31 am
Welcome to the board!! I have a signed copy of Drew's autpbiography. I love the part where he and a buddy take a tractor to the base commander's lawn..... hilarious!
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by Jagdpanther » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:07 am
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by VMF115 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:18 pm
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by Gunner » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:37 pm
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by nstrong » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:16 am
Thanks, guys (assuming every one here is a dude...)!
Just got back from another trip to MTSC. Picked up "Tex" Hill's P-40B by 21st. Now, if I only had a screwdriver in my office...
Urban Drew lives out in San Diego (I'm in MI) but last we spoke he was still doing well. I had the privilege of escorting "Ben" and another 19 vets through Europe for the 60th Anniversary of VE Day back ion '05. Boy did he have some great stories - most of which are in his book mentioned above.
Again - thanks for the welcome.
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by V2 MAN » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:32 am
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by Jay » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:55 am
Hey Nstrong..............................it's kinda an unwritten rule around here, but the new guy buys the beer!
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by nstrong » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:15 pm
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by nstrong » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:16 pm
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