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Hello from a Newbie

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:21 pm
by Jim@Merit
My name is Jim. While I am from Merit, I share the very same hobby as you all and love military history and models of all scale. While I will remain mostly as an observer, I will occasionally enter my input to help clear any mist and mystery about our company and the companies we represent. Of course, we will continue to try best to service the hobby and to help bring out what hobbyist like.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:27 pm
by thatf14guy
first of all welcome, and who did that iriaf f-14 it looks alot better that the vf-84 version, thats for sure!

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:38 pm
by JohnLumley
Hi Jim and welcome to the board.

You contributions will be most welcomed.

As part of your initiation... We would like to hold you down and spray paint little spots all over you.

After that... you may post here. :D :D :D

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:47 pm
by chunks
Welcome!! Don't worry 'bout your being spotted, there's plenty of good folks here that can cover 'em up after.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:52 pm
by thatf14guy
jim what can you tell us about jsi's next cat, and what of those pics of that awesome looking iriaf tomcat, who did that-you, if so man it looks simply amazing!
Image

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:56 pm
by thatf14guy
want to make you some bombs for it?

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:04 pm
by AMERICAN_GRENADIER
welcome!

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:19 pm
by snake
Welcome to the forum,Jim.

Hopefully the guys take it easy on you. :wink:

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:30 pm
by NWarty
Brave man for walking into the Lion's Den...

Welcome Jim :wink:

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:32 pm
by SolidSnakeEyes
It's kind of a shame that the first thing our new member sees, are half joking threats of violence towards him.

Even considering who he represents.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:39 pm
by thatf14guy
yeah atleast i was nice, and well some members here know i can a real ass sometimes. but welcome again, hope your flight with sshq airlines is a enjoyable one! :lol:

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:18 pm
by mountian-man
Welcome to the forum! It's nice to have some participation from the manufacturers/distributers; and as always it's nice to have another fellow hobbyist!

Looking forward to news of future releases in 1:18 scale from BBI and JSI!

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:26 pm
by Jim@Merit
I know when I walk the valley of the shadow of death into the "lions den" I will be peppered by the spray cans.... :D

No offend taken and thank you for the warm welcome.

The Iranian F14 was entered in a model competition in Hong Kong and now making its "world tour" in different toy fairs.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:31 pm
by thatf14guy
thats cool, can't wait to see jsi's version.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:50 pm
by exether_mega
Welcome aboard Jim :wink:

Greetings from Belgium !

phil

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:03 pm
by aeo178
welcome friend

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:03 pm
by aeo178
welcome friend

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:30 pm
by heiss66
Welcome Jim from Merit.
Your comments should add just the amount of humor needed to brighten an otherwise dull day. You can start by telling us a story, you know the one about the spotted cat. World tour? Reminds me of an Obama stimulous package. The worst product release in the history of 1:18 aircraft, yet out of the failures several small cottage industries have sprang up from this disaster. Just think, if your next release is worse than the last our whole economy may recover.

This should be really interesting.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:38 pm
by Mitch
Welcome Jim - It will be nice to have you aboard!

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:38 pm
by Mitch
Welcome Jim - It will be nice to have you aboard!

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:06 pm
by Jim@Merit
heiss66 wrote:Welcome Jim from Merit.
Your comments should add just the amount of humor needed to brighten an otherwise dull day. You can start by telling us a story, you know the one about the spotted cat. World tour? Reminds me of an Obama stimulous package. The worst product release in the history of 1:18 aircraft, yet out of the failures several small cottage industries have sprang up from this disaster. Just think, if your next release is worse than the last our whole economy may recover.

This should be really interesting.
You are most welcome, Jim. Sorry I am not here to pick a fight.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:24 pm
by normandy
Welcome to the site Jim!! Glad to have you join in. Its always nice to get intel from those who know whats happening in the industry.
Normandy.

ps You'll find most members are respectful and appreciate any input You have on our hobby.

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:28 pm
by Dauntless
Hello Jim@Merit, and welcome!
Anything new on the horizon for us WWII fans?
I understand if you can't say anything, but thought I'd ask anyways.
Nice to know someone from Merit is taking a peekaboo in here once and a while. :wink:

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:20 pm
by grunt1
Thanks for posting Jim. It will be nice to get the word directly from the source. No offense intended, but I wish more manufacturers would follow your example and just talk to us directly.

I'm not sure I entirely understand the BBI / Merit relationship but I for one would love to see the original BBI SWAT figures and F-18 re-released so if you can make that happen, double welcome to you. :D Anything new at all like the F-14 or especially WWII items are also very welcome of course.

Thanks again, looking forward to your posts.