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I build 1/72 aircraft, from WWII forward, and only build them wheels-up. Until Dec. 2019, all my models were brush-painted (or rattle can if NMF). I finally entered the modern age of the airbrush at the end of that year. I started building as an 8-year-old, dropped it in Jr. High (girls, sports, what can I say?), and took it up again a few years after I got married (early 80’s).

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Dad was a fighter pilot so I grew up on airbases - he was trained in T-28, T-34 & T-33, then flew F-100, F-101, F-105, F-4C & D (Cam Rahn Bay) and T-38 (as IP). The Phantom is my favorite subject, and I’m currently on a long-term project to build 60+ Phantoms of all versions and air arms.

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I'm a member of Tulsa Modeler's Forum club (www.tulsaipms.org), a chartered IPMS club.

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I stumbled upon the AAA website a couple of years ago, and when the former webmaster asked to pass the baton, I offered to pitch in.  If you have any suggestions or issues, please send them my way!

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Live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 6 kids, 9 grandkids (and counting), 1 GREAT wife (anyone who allows someone to continue to add to the stash faster than he can build deserves that moniker).

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Love the outdoors and good friends (stop and visit anytime you're in Tulsa!)

REALLY hope to build my complete stash before I die (does anyone actually know someone who has accomplished this?)! 

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You can see all of my recent builds here.