Another Newbie from the USA

XFtrPlt · Post by **XFtrPlt** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:26 pm

Howdy y'all!
I'm a retired USAF pilot. Flew F-111s, instructed in T-37s and T-38s. After retiring from the USAF I worked at the local airport until I had to take a disability retirement due to bad back. Along the way I've flown R/C aircraft, played around with R/C cars, and when 21st Century Toys came out with their 1/6th scale Stuart I was into customizing GI Joes and their "cousins" so I had to get the tank. Then 21st brought out their R/C Stuart so I got one of those, too. Eventually I found out about the 1/16th scale tanks and I bought an M-41 and a Panzer III. Now I have one of the new 4x4 military trucks on order from Gear Best ("processing"). I'll probably add a M-4 to the collection pretty soon.
Good to be here!
Robert

Marco Peter · Post by **Marco Peter** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:28 pm

Welcome, you will most certainly have a good time here!

43rdRecceReg · Post by **43rdRecceReg** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:07 pm

Good to have you, Robert

Instead of going to the doctor's with this bug (modelling), folk bring it here for treatment.

Once you have the M4, be prepared for an inward rush of competing potential 1/16 armour purchases

Hope it's not too much of a come down from the full-size Big Boys' Toys

My brother lives in Sandwich, Mass., and his wife's brother-in-law used to have fun servicing Air national Guard F16s. I was all ears on a visit there back in 1994... as planes were my first love as a boy..

Estnische · Post by **Estnische** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:00 am

Hi Robert, Australia has just bought the F35, and lots of people are up in arms about how it's being regarded in the US. The same thing happened when we bought the F111, but it turned out to be one of the best ever with and extended service life.

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:01 am

Love Ardvarks! Welcome Robert!

XFtrPlt · Post by **XFtrPlt** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:13 am

Thanks for the welcome everyone!
I loved the Vark. It was the Cadillac of the skies.
Looking forward to upgrading and "playing with" the tanks.
Robert

BarryC · Post by **BarryC** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:28 am

Robert,

Welcome to the world of tanks from an old Phantom Phixer of the 8th & 1st TFW.

Barry

c.rainford73 · Post by **c.rainford73** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:24 am

Robert hello and welcome to the forum from Connecticut USA

Enjoy. Remember feel free to ask questions and submit photos of your armor. Great group to share your hobby with

Carl

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:20 am

Robert, Welcome to the Forum

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I do hope it was not one of Martin Bakers seats that gave you your back trouble

Shaun.

XFtrPlt · Post by **XFtrPlt** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:17 pm

Never had to use an ejection seat (thank goodness)!

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