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Post by fox on Dec 26, 2023 18:18:39 GMT -5
My name is Jim McGrath aka Fox.
I have been, over my 83 years, an oil refinery worker, a Snap-On tool salesman, and a Chemical Co. senior lab technician and a few other part time jobs. Retired in '98 after major surgery. Live in Narvon, Pa.
Been building models of all types and sizes since the age of 6 (1946). Used to be very competitive. Drag raced at Atco Dragway for a few years until I discovered that I couldn't afford to race the car I drove to work. Flew stick & microfilm planes in NJ blimp hanger. Stick & Tissue wherever I could. R/C planes and sailboats up and down the east coast and Canada. R/C cars anywhere I could. When R/c started getting too expensive, loosing flying and sailing sites and clubs breaking up, I switched to compeating in scale model contests. Have done some commission models, restoration work on models at local WWII museum, and a few for retired service members. I still compete when I can. Last time was PennCon in November.
Happy to show my work and be of any help I can. Still learning a lot from some of you that I already know on another forum.
Thanks again for the invitation. Stay safe. Jim
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Post by Green KreationZ on Dec 26, 2023 19:33:53 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Jim! I think I recognize you from FSM? I’m glad to see you here and am excited to see some of your builds!
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Post by jeaton01 on Dec 26, 2023 19:35:58 GMT -5
Hi, Jim. Welcome. I still do R/C, mostly old timers and scale.
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 26, 2023 19:50:56 GMT -5
Hey Jim,glad you made it over and logged in. As you always say,relax and have a good time.
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Post by mrt51 on Dec 26, 2023 19:53:46 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by stikpusher on Dec 26, 2023 20:12:21 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Mr Fox. There is a really great bunch of modelers here and it can be quite active, so strap yourself in.
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Post by thug626 on Dec 26, 2023 20:47:11 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC. A great place to post and peruse.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 26, 2023 21:33:17 GMT -5
And a BIG "howdy" goes out to you Jim!! Glad that you're here and am looking forward to seeing your work. I never realized that about your background. WOW!!! Sounds like some good memories made along the way. Welcome aboard buddy!!
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Post by Joe Rix on Dec 26, 2023 22:46:04 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Jim. Absolute pleasure to have you on board. This is a great place to just simply enjoy and share modeling. ENJOY!
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Post by fox on Dec 26, 2023 23:06:32 GMT -5
Yep, that's me. Thanks for the kind words. I'll start posting stuff as soon as I learn how. Us old codgers need more time to learn this stuff. Look forward to seeing your work too. Stay safe. Jim
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Post by kyledehart5 on Dec 27, 2023 2:18:40 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Jim!! Look forward to seeing some of your work. This is a great place.
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Post by handiabled on Dec 27, 2023 2:27:42 GMT -5
Welcome! It's great to have you here!
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Post by Tobi on Dec 27, 2023 3:47:24 GMT -5
Welcome Jim. You've got an impressive vita under your belt.
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Post by TJ on Dec 27, 2023 5:04:51 GMT -5
Hi Jim. You'll see alot of familiar names here
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Post by Leon on Dec 27, 2023 5:44:30 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Jim! Relax and have fun.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 27, 2023 9:13:49 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Jim!
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Post by armornutii on Dec 27, 2023 9:45:27 GMT -5
Yep, that's me. Thanks for the kind words. I'll start posting stuff as soon as I learn how. Us old codgers need more time to learn this stuff. Look forward to seeing your work too. Stay safe. Jim If I can figure out how to post I'm sure a saavy old timer like you can do it. Great to have you here Jim, I've always enjoyed interactions with you over at FSM. Many good guys and you're on the top of that list. Welcome.
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Post by dukemaddog on Dec 27, 2023 14:10:48 GMT -5
Welcome Jim! What an amazing life you've lived. You will fit right in here!
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Post by tcoat on Dec 27, 2023 15:48:06 GMT -5
Yep, that's me. Thanks for the kind words. I'll start posting stuff as soon as I learn how. Us old codgers need more time to learn this stuff. Look forward to seeing your work too. Stay safe. Jim If I can figure out how to post I'm sure a saavy old timer like you can do it. Great to have you here Jim, I've always enjoyed interactions with you over at FSM. Many good guys and you're on the top of that list. Welcome.
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Post by brandonk on Dec 27, 2023 17:01:00 GMT -5
Welcome, Jim. Glad to have you over here.
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Post by rudyaguilar on Dec 28, 2023 1:41:32 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm new to the forum as well.
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Post by fox on Dec 28, 2023 15:42:51 GMT -5
Thanks for all the welcomes and kind words! I spent some time last night looking around and trying to figure out how to do things. Learned some but need a lot more studying. Hope to start posting photos soon as I learn how. Tried a couple of times but didn't seem to work.
Stay safe. Jim
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Post by keavdog on Dec 28, 2023 17:01:19 GMT -5
Hey Jim! Great to see you on here. Haven't been flying much but I still have a couple RC planes and helos. Switched over to electric. You'll find a lot of familiar folks here. Welcome!
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 29, 2023 21:16:51 GMT -5
Welcome Jim!!
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Post by fox on Dec 31, 2023 18:44:28 GMT -5
Hello again! I'm lost! Been posting answers to others and even tried to get some freebies on buy and sell but seems like the posts aren't getting through. Also, I can't figure out how to get my photos here from Google. I'm an old guy with little computer savy. Need hhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllllllllppppppppppppppp!
Stay safe. Jim
PS - Don't know where this will end up. If I messed somebody up, sorry.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 31, 2023 18:50:09 GMT -5
Hello again! I'm lost! Been posting answers to others and even tried to get some freebies on buy and sell but seems like the posts aren't getting through. Also, I can't figure out how to get my photos here from Google. I'm an old guy with little computer savy. Need hhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllllllllppppppppppppppp! Stay safe. Jim PS - Don't know where this will end up. If I messed somebody up, sorry. We'll get you going Jim. Hang tight and we'll get you through this. I've got a few things to do around here for New Years but I'll be back no later than tomorrow with some help for you. Happy New Year fella. You're in the right place.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 1, 2024 9:52:15 GMT -5
No worries, Jim. Since you are the senior dog you outrank us all, Sir! You have a lot of knowledge to pass on. Welcome aboard! We'd love to see your work once you get the posting figured out. Keep having fun, cause it looks like that's been working for you for a long time. Cheers, Ski.
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Post by fox on Jan 1, 2024 15:51:31 GMT -5
OK Steve! I'll take your word for it.
Stay safe. Jim
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 1, 2024 22:21:15 GMT -5
Haven't forgot about you ( fox). Had some unforeseen stuff happen today but will get back to you tomorrow.
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Post by M1Carbine on Jan 1, 2024 22:23:14 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Jim, glad to have you on board -Bob
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