SMJ reporting for modeling duty...Hey guys!!!

[SMJmodeler]

Guys,

Dupes said that many of you reside here now and since I'm planning to dust-off the stash soon and get building again I thought I'd better sign up!  I'm looking forward to hearing from those of you who already know me and I'd like to say HI to all of you who don't.

My name is Steve and I'm almost exclusively an armor guy and as you'll see I LOVE TO WEATHER my builds!!!  I'm always looking for new techniques and I tend to be pretty bold and I'll try just about anything!

I'm a bit rusty so I'll be starting off with a 1/35 HobbyBoss M4 High Speed Tractor...not huge on build time but challenging enough and a good mix of interior an exterior work.  I'll start a thread once I get rolling.

Glad to be back!  I'm looking forward to modeling with you all again!!!

-SMJmodeler-

[deafpanzer]

HOLY SMOKES!!! I never forget that avatar... WELCOME or should I say WELCOME BACK? Last time I heard we lost you to the world of railroad...

[dupes]

Haha, it worked! I got SMJ to join!

Can't wait to see your stuff again Steve.

[wing_nut]

Now that's just creepy. I was thinking about you like 2 day ago. I was thinking about the train cars you were weathering and how freaking awesome they were. Enough of that...

STEVE!!!!

How the hell are ya man? Remember all the crap you got when I ask for an honest critique of a model? And you made the mistake of actually giving it to me? HAHA!!!

[Leon]

Welcome aboard Steve! Looking forward to seeing your stuff.

[TRM]

Welcome Steve!! Get settled...pull up a stool and relax! All about having a little fun and trying to stay in front of the stash increase...unlike Dupes!! Looking forward to seeing you show some of your stuff soon!! Enjoy!

[wbill76]

Welcome aboard Steve!

[Tojo72]

I remember that avatar,long time no see.Welcome aboard.

[SMJmodeler]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

deafpanzer: I remember your avatar too, pretty crazy image!
 
dupes: Great to be back on the forums.  Thanks for the nudge!
wing_nut:MARC!!!!It's actually not that creepy that you were thinking about me.  I was thinking about you not too long ago too (ok, maybe a little weird) I was thinking you might be at the latest ArmorCon. Any chance you'll be there next year?
Yep, I remember that critique thing.  Still feel the same way though, don't ask if you don't want to know.  If all we do is post for strokes that's OK too...but I like the critical input too, it makes me a BETTER modeler!  I recall you feeling the same way.

Leon: I don't think I know you, what do you like to model? Thanks for the welcome.

TRM:  Thanks for the welcome, I don't know you either, same question...what do you like to model?  You obviously know dupes...BTW I saw his stash closet, first-hand, about 7 years ago.  Rumor has it it's now a stash 2-car garage! With his production these days though it should be down to 1-car garage within a couple years!

Tojo72: I was a bit concerned if I'd be able to load that avatar to this forum, it's always been my signature.  I love the movie but I also think it depicts the craziness I feel sometimes when I build!

[Leon]

Steve,i like to model any kind of armor! Been building a lot of modern stuff lately.

[wing_nut]

Steve you recall correctly indeed. You have free reign to tear into whatever I am working on. You can expect he same to me. But from what I remember the least time I saw your stuff I think I may be drooling too much to talk

[SMJmodeler]

Leon: I've only dabbled in modern stuff...the HobbyBoss Leopard 2, have you built that kit?

wing_nut: You're too kind, thanks.  But hey, I think I'd trade you some of my weathering skills for a sliver of your PE & detailing skills...I've always admired that in your work.  I recall some awesome stuff on a T55-A you did...remember that one?  The one with that real cool  color scheme.

[Leon]

Steve, I haven't built any Leopards yet.

[406 Silverado]

Well look who finally showed up here.
Was great seeing you again Steve and chatting for a bit.Lots of old friends now reside here so you'll soon feel right at home brother.

[wing_nut]

Yeah I remember that T-55. Have another in the stash. And now that I am getting to the end of the A4, and since I've not built armor in a while... maybe... just maybe...

[tonylee]

Howdy Bud

My gosh it's been a coon's age since I last saw your name and avatar posted anywhere.

Welcome back to the fold

Tony lee/Pvt Mutt

[tigrazor]

Welcome (back) to MSC.

[SMJmodeler]

Rob: It was great to see you at AMPS!...and I still need to try those paints.  I'm already scheduling to go to ArmorCon next year and my son's are building again so we should have several builds in tow!  This is a great forum...I already feel right at home.

wing_nut: Considering another T-55 huh?  Nice!  BTW: Congrats on the Tiger II in FSM!  Not just Reader Gallery but in the IPMS photos, that's a real "feather-in-the-cap!  That tank looked familiar, is that an old build or current work?

tonylee: Yep, it's been a coon's age indeed!!! How's your build production these days?  Give me a heads-up of any of your current threads.

tigrazor: Thanks, glad to be here!

[BJ]

Welcome and nice to meet you. (sort of) Looking forward to seeing your weathering.. I myself am strictly a treadhead sldo so really looking forward to your work as my finishing skills need some help.

[wing_nut]

Steve there will be a T-55 some day for sure. Thanks for the congrats and the heads up the the mag was out. Sure enough my digital copy was right where it was supposed to be. To be picked for the mag is an honor when they had such a pool to choose from. Only thing wrong is the caption. Not even close to out of the box. It's build form early 2013.