New here, but some of you already know me.....

[keyda81]

Got an invite from Lyle once I was actually able to get back on Spam.  Some of you have known me for several years, dating back to FSM, so roughly 2016.  For those that don't know me I got into the hobby back in 2016.  I build mostly aircraft, with WW2 era stuff being my favorite.  Very likely due to the fact that I'm a volunteer with National Warplane Museum in Geneseo NY, and I help take care of their D-Day Veteran C-47 Skytrain "Whiskey 7".  I have been a Cabin Safety Officer on ride flights for several years, and moved up to Crew Chief last year, taking my first official flight as CC on her 80th Birthday.  I was the event coordinator for her birthday party as well.  I'm also her Historian, and I run the museums Facebook page.  Where do I find the time?!  Stay at home Mom to my 14 yr old daughter, 2 golden retrievers, and 2 cats. 

The daughter's BF, my daughter Laylah and myself at Whiskey's 80th Bday party

The Golden Duo Kraven and Semira

My two favorite builds D-Day Mini Whiskey 7, and Mini Whiskey 7

Look forward to being here, when I manage to pick something else out of the stash and start building I'll be sure to start a build thread!

[deafpanzer]

That’s awesome!!! Visiting that museum has been on my bucket list for a while because I grew up in Buffalo but live in Indiana now. I visit my family often in western New York and I really would love to stop by one day!

Welcome aboard by the way.

[lyle]

Hi, Keyda! Welcome.

[plstcjunky]

Hello and Welcome Keyda, I just read your intro. I live on Long Island and volunteer with restorations at the Cradle of Aviation Museum at the old Mitchell Field in Nassau County. I was not aware that there was a War Plane Museum in Geneseo. I will have to pay it a visit, is it open most days?  

Thnx, Bryan 

[handiabled]

Welcome to MSC! It's great to have you here!

[406 Silverado]

Joe (aka mustang1989 in communities abroad) here. It's really great to have you here Keyda and we're looking forward to seeing your work. That's quite an intro that you put up with you all at Whiskey 7's 80th Anniversary and your build of it and the two "Whiskey 7" builds. I remember both of those from FSM and have always thought you had a great talent in modeling. You're going to fit in just great with the rest of the gang and their talents here as these folks are friendly, helpful and tend to cut up a lot making this place just as fun as it is worthwhile to be a part of. 

 I also see that your family are dog lovers and those are a good lookin' duo. We have three dogs now, all strays/ rescues so we're very familiar living life with the canines. Glad to have you here, looking forward to seeing your work and conversing with you along the way Keyda. 

[Tojo72]

They just keep on coming !!! Welcome to MSC

[Leon]

Welcome to MSC Keyda! That is quite an introduction. Looking forward to seeing your work.

[chromdome35]

Welcome to MSC Keyda!!! We're happy you found your way here.

Those are some beautiful-looking puppies! (We have a Great Pyrenees, 2 Daschunds, and a German Shepard/Australian Cattle Dog...Plus 4 cats.

[kyledehart5]

Welcome Keyda! Great intro. Whiskey 7 looks like a very cool bird. Love your builds as well. This is a great place so jump right on in.

[stikpusher]

Good to see you here Keyda! I’m sure that you’ll enjoy this forum. There is so much going on here on a daily basis and so much model building to see at any given time.

[Medicman71]

Hey Keyda! Welcome!

[TJ]

Hey Keyda. You finally made it

[armornutii]

  Welcome keyda, I'm glad ya found us. Hadn't seen you on FSM and wondered if you and yours were well.
   Pretty interesting crew here, you should fit right in, sit back, build something , post something , and enjoy the shaynanigans.

[fox]

Hi Keyda! Welcome to MSC! Glad to have you aboard! Quite a big crowd from FSM here, including me. Look forward to seeing your wotk here.

Stay safe.
Jim

[Steve Zuleski]

Well, from the looks of it, Keyda, ya got the right crew to keep ya going, awesome pics, and welcome to the glue crew!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joe Rix]

Welcome to MSC Keyda. So very glad you accepted the invite and chose to join us here. You will be very happy that you did so. No shortage of activity and amazing folks. You have one fantastic job and your builds are incredible. Look forward to building along with again.

[Tobi]

Welcome to the forum Keyda.

[keyda81]

Jan 23, 2024 9:02:34 GMT -5 plstcjunky said:

Hello and Welcome Keyda, I just read your intro. I live on Long Island and volunteer with restorations at the Cradle of Aviation Museum at the old Mitchell Field in Nassau County. I was not aware that there was a War Plane Museum in Geneseo. I will have to pay it a visit, is it open most days?  

Thnx, Bryan 

We are on winter hours now, so we are only open Wednesday and Saturday 10am-3pm.  We are having our annual airshow July 13th & 14th this year.  Here's our website if you want to check it out.  nationalwarplanemuseum.com/

[dukemaddog]

Welcome Keyda! So glad you made it here too! You're gonna love it here!

[moparmadness]

Welcome to the forums!

[jmarc]

WWWWWWWWWELCOME !

[406 Silverado]

Jan 25, 2024 20:32:23 GMT -5 keyda81 said:

Jan 23, 2024 9:02:34 GMT -5 plstcjunky said:

Hello and Welcome Keyda, I just read your intro. I live on Long Island and volunteer with restorations at the Cradle of Aviation Museum at the old Mitchell Field in Nassau County. I was not aware that there was a War Plane Museum in Geneseo. I will have to pay it a visit, is it open most days?  

Thnx, Bryan 

We are on winter hours now, so we are only open Wednesday and Saturday 10am-3pm.  We are having our annual airshow July 13th & 14th this year.  Here's our website if you want to check it out.  nationalwarplanemuseum.com/

  There's some great subjects in that museum collection Keyda. Whoever does photography for the museum ROCKS.

[cbaltrin]

Welcome Keyda!

[sharp]

Welcome Keyda!

[adt70hk]

Welcome!

[keyda81]

Jan 27, 2024 8:00:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Jan 25, 2024 20:32:23 GMT -5 keyda81 said:

We are on winter hours now, so we are only open Wednesday and Saturday 10am-3pm.  We are having our annual airshow July 13th & 14th this year.  Here's our website if you want to check it out.  nationalwarplanemuseum.com/

  There's some great subjects in that museum collection Keyda. Whoever does photography for the museum ROCKS.

There are many people that contribute.  I certainly take my fair share of pics, mostly Whiskey 7.  Anything that is branded CSPhotography is me.  They have full use of anything of mine, at no charge of course, so I have stuff in the newsletter Hangar Tales, on the website, Facebook, our yearly calendars, airshow programs, etc. 

[bradley25mm]

Welcome to the forum Keyda. Those are some very nice builds. That’s an excellent three dimensional diorama as well. Thanks for sharing. Keep those pictures coming!!!!!

Christopher

[406 Silverado]

Jan 28, 2024 17:20:04 GMT -5 keyda81 said:

Jan 27, 2024 8:00:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

  There's some great subjects in that museum collection Keyda. Whoever does photography for the museum ROCKS.

There are many people that contribute.  I certainly take my fair share of pics, mostly Whiskey 7.  Anything that is branded CSPhotography is me.  They have full use of anything of mine, at no charge of course, so I have stuff in the newsletter Hangar Tales, on the website, Facebook, our yearly calendars, airshow programs, etc. 

  Sounds like a pretty cool gig Keyda. My dream job was to be able to work on old birds like this and just be around them in general and I guess I did in a sense being a Huey crewchief for 8+ years in Army aviation. I can still remember the sweet aroma of lubricants and cleaners used on those birds when I walked into the hangar. 

[thug626]

Welcome to MSC!