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	FalconDave Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: July/20/2022 United States Posts: 467 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 10:21am		Quote

Just wish to introduce myself. I'm Dave, retired in the land of the Ozarks MO. As far back as I can remember I have had a passion for aviation. WW11 Warbirds in particular.   I can recall our black and white 12" Zenith TV, me on the wood floor with elbos on the floor and the palms of my hands holding my chin, watching. The interruption of games of baseball or two square I would cause because of an airplane passing overhead. The first rubber powered "Arrow" by Guillows Models I tried to build, then another, and another. Finally an older brother came to my rescue and taught me how to read a plan, and the importance of patience. My mom calling out, "you're in that dope again, open a window"!! That was probably 1967.   In 1969, Santa brought me an all black, and very shinny, COX Stucka. A real nitro engine!    My paper route money kept the airplane in tip top shape, as it seemed each attempt to fly it brought a new mishap of some type, demanding replacement parts. I still have that Stucka. The box, the tools, control handle with dirt stained string, and fuel can.   My paper route funded my next projects as well. The Lil Satin, with a 049 Babe Bee, and the Sterling P-51 Mustang with a Fox .35.   My My My. My family would not see me for days except to eat and sleep, and occasionally catch a war movie on the floor of the living room. My Pop in his easy chair. But..... it was now a color tv, 19" in a console with a record player too.

High school, girls, cars all become a distraction for a bit. But.... I returned to my passion. That passion put me through school and a career in aviation. 27 yrs.   Millions of miles, all over the world. Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Falcon and Gulfstreem. During that time I still pursued my modeling. My Stucka and Fox engines soon became Sig RC Models, and OS engines. As they became giant's and powered by Zenoah and Quadra, I was lucky enough to become a part of the Byron Show Team, as a Zero pilot.....years of fun and hard work, but mostly fun.

Retired 8 yrs now, that passion still fuels my soul. My building skills greatly improved, I fly most anything. Foamies. ARFs. Oldie and Goldie kits by Great Planes. Also I build from kits and plans. Most all the Byron line, Bates, Ziroli, Don Smith, and others. With my "current project a 1/6 Scale Bates B-26" that I will put into my father's scheme.   He was one of the original B-26 crews to fly from the Omaha Plant to Tunnis North Africa. From there he flew 52 missions both sides of the Mediterranean in the battle against Hitler. He was a Tail Gunner. His typical ride was in "Bucket O Bolts". Here is a link to his dedication page on

https://b26.com/marauderman/george_l._kelly.htm

So. That's me in a nutshell. My bomber is framed. Working out all the mechanics. Gear, engines, etc.    Any interest in a build thread on this bomber? Just let me know.
      https://b26.com/marauderman/george_l._kelly.htm

	Cessna340 Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/10/2021 United States Posts: 193 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 10:44am		Quote

Welcome. We always like build threads with lots of pictures.

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John-Las Vegas NV
Building: Hostettler Pietenpol
Flying:Taylorcraft 1/4 scale(My Dad bought NC96308 new)

Past:
Red box warbirds
Sig 1/4 scale Cub
Sig Citabria

NIB:
Sig 1/4 Cub

	FalconDave Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: July/20/2022 United States Posts: 467 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 11:12am		Quote

What/Where would be best forum section for giant scale/ warbird builds

	FalconDave Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: July/20/2022 United States Posts: 467 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 5:19pm		Quote

FAQ's answered my question. Hmmm....... Basic vs site supporter .........

	Admin Admin Group RCSB Owner/Founder	Joined: July/22/2003 United States Posts: 5502 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 6:26pm		Quote

Hi Dave,

Glad you found us! Yes, RCSB is a mostly community funded site. Our subscribers have been helping to keep the doors open for almost 20 years. In return, we try and give you as many benefits as possible for helping out the site. If you have not seen it yet check out the Site Supporter info page:

https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/page_display.asp?pid=5

Hope you will consider becoming a subscriber.

Cheers,
Mike

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	Cessna340 Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/10/2021 United States Posts: 193 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 6:29pm		Quote

The site supporter comes with a lot of benefits and is cheap enough.

There is some world class talent on here that is always ready to help out.

My wife's uncle landed on Normandy and is still alive today.

Always good to hear stories of the people that fought in WW2.

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John-Las Vegas NV
Building: Hostettler Pietenpol
Flying:Taylorcraft 1/4 scale(My Dad bought NC96308 new)

Past:
Red box warbirds
Sig 1/4 scale Cub
Sig Citabria

NIB:
Sig 1/4 Cub

	N99JH Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: March/25/2006 United States Posts: 1494 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 8:03pm		Quote

Dave

Welome on board. Becoming a site supporter will be the most "Bang for the buck" you will ever get for $20.

Looking forward to your B-26 thread.

Josh

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	Scairborne66 Lifetime Site Supporter Scairborne66	Joined: June/26/2015 United States Posts: 115 IP Logged
Posted: July/20/2022 at 8:34pm		Quote

Great to have you with us!
Simper Fi, from South Carolina.

Paddy

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