RainierHooker Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Hello all. I'm a retired Army Flight Engineer who after a few years out of military aviation, have returned to modeling (after a 20 year hiatus) to help satisfy my cravings. After buying a few Airfix kits for my then 6 year old son last Christmas, he finally pulled them out and insisted we build one together about two months ago... ...as these things often go, we fell down the rabbit hole. In the last two months we've built a dozen models, all 1/72 WWII airplanes and we've amassed a stash that has raised the wife's eyebrows. He picks them and helps with assembly, I do the fiddly bits and painting. I'm looking forward to learning more and continuing in this hobby that I'd left behind as a teenager. Edited September 11, 2021 by RainierHooker grammar 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Welcome to Britmodeller, my friend. Enjoy your time here - it's a friendly and informative place to hang out. Cheers. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Greetings from off to your northeast. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hello RH … from Chicago, Im mostly aircraft myself interwar thru modern types. Let me salute your service and say thanks. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Welcome! Great to have more Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goji308 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Welcome from California. I love that you build model with your son. I have two boys as well and one has taken interest in models. I am glad your here. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainierHooker Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Thanks all, glad to be here and glad to learn more. Im working my way up to building a hyper detailed version of my last assigned aircraft in the army, in 1/72 scale, but I'm having fun honing my skills first... Edited September 19, 2021 by RainierHooker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjiml2 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Welcome from a fellow Taco-man...sorry, Tacoman. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 welcome aboard🥳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 A Chinook! Well, that will be quite the project in 1/72. I'm looking forward to it. What is your crew position on the CH-47D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainierHooker Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: A Chinook! Well, that will be quite the project in 1/72. I'm looking forward to it. What is your crew position on the CH-47D? I started my career as a 19 year old CH-47D mechanic, and worked my way through gunner, crew chief, and flight engineer. I retired as a CH-47D/F Flight Engineer, Crew, and Standardizations Instructor. Overall, I was on flight status for 12 years, logged 2200 hours as an FE, with 3 of those years in combat on several rotations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. I also spent a short time on UH-60s and worked for a while as a maintenance tech and lead on OH-58s. Edited October 10, 2021 by RainierHooker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Nice to have you with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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