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Recent content by DioRandy

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    I finally got a job!

    As many of you know, I resigned from my job a year and half ago to care for my parents. I haven't been able to find a job since. I had to relocate to my hometown and live in their house. The local economy still sucks and nobody wants to hire a guy who's 57 years old. Well, things are looking up...
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    Update on my step dad. Update 11/13.

    Update on my step dad. Update 11/04 Glad he's out of the hospital and I feel your pain. I spent six hours in the emergency room yesterday because dad "didn't feel right." They couldn't find anything wrong with him at all. This has happened two weeks in a row. But, because he had two more stents...
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    The White truck is Red

    Love the cab overs. I used to drive one for Pepsi. Yep, I'm that old. They basically defined the term "hot seat." There was no air-conditioning and you sat right on top of the engine.
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    I want one!

    What fun! I tried a rabbit once, but I got tired of chasing him around the living room. He would antagonize the hell out of me by running under the couch and avoiding capture by moving from one side to the other. It was a lesson in futility, but the wife and kids thought he was cute.
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    A great place to be...

    You're absolutely right, Gator This site connects some of the most talented, humble, and helpful modelers in the entire universe. There are no egos here. It's a pleasure to share ideas, experiences, and friendships with each and every one. The diverse subject matter is second to none. A true...
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    MMSI Chicago show photos

    The show was awesome and sharing a pint with my old buddy, Andy, was a real treat. Then, as I was scrolling through the photos, it hit me. It's amazing what people like our friend, Andy, can create with a little paint, inspiration and talent. But, the "canvas" created by today's sculpturists is...
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    1/700 Asheville Class Patrol Gunboat

    Is there a model there somewhere? I can't see it.
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    Taking time to care for dad

    I no sooner got back into modeling and my dad required some more time and attention. He's been the healthiest man I've ever known for 88 years, never missing a day of work for 31. He's been retired for 29 and spent the last 10 caring for my mother, who's now in a nursing home. Except for the...
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    Update on my step dad. Update 11/13.

    Update on my step dad. Glad to see he's showing signs of improvement and that he's surrounded by friends and family.
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    Sd.Kfz. 253 le Beob.Pz.Wg.

    Wow! That looks sharp. Great work. However, it reminded me that I just put the kit's drive sprockets on my Academy M113A1 APC. I have a set of Friulmodel tracks for it as well that comes with the sprockets. Damn. I see a trip to the "chop shop" in my future. The finished product is awesome, but...
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    Military Miniature Society Contest -- Chicago

    There's another photo of the German tank commander in the turret on the "More Photos" post. It shows not only how big it is, but what's below it, too. It depicts a real commander, complete with era photo and info. It's very nicely done.
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    What's going on with my world.

    I hope everything works out well for you and your family. I took the last five years off from modeling to care for aging my parents, both suffer from dementia. However, I'm heading back to the hospital in few minutes to check on my dad. He had his second angioplasty in a month this morning. The...
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    Mig's Black & White

    I nearly bought their colors-for-weapons kit from a vendor at the Chicago show over the weekend, but Andy convinced me to just mix the vallejo colors I already have. It's amazing how many color kits they have for specific purposes. The options available today make my head spin.
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    Plastic Model store in Kissimmee, FL

    I spent three years in the Tampa/St.Pete area and couldn't find a decent hobby shop anywhere. However, there was a small modeling club that consisted of transplants from other states. There's too many tiki bars full of bikini-clad women around for indoor hobbies to be popular.
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    More from MMSI show in Chicago

    These shows are inspirational and humbling at the same time. But, I was a good boy and showed tremendous restraint by not buying anything from the numerous vendors. I've got enough to do without looking forward to another project. Nonetheless, Andy forced me to join him for a few drafts of...
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