Hello all

ballgunner · 18-06-2008

I'm more or less new here but a long time past new to modeling. I turned 84 last Sunday 15.6.08 and have been modeling since 1934. Started with gummy bands and moved to Baby Cyclone ignition in late '36. As a lad I flew at Rosecrans & Western Ave.'s in Southwest L.A. Nice place with nice folks such as Irwin Ohlsson, the Bunch Brothers. Bill Atwood, Hal Atkinson and some of the real pioneers. I was just a kid in the corner but they were kind to me. Flew free flight until the great unpleasantness.
Flew as a ballgunner on B-24's out of Italy. Shot down over Yugoslavia and Northern Italy at Verona. Got pretty tiresome so was sent home to discover U-contrtol and RC in early 70's.
A die hard WWI scaler with a DVII, Eindecker and currently 1/5 scale SE5a. Happy to be aboard

peter22 · 18-06-2008

Hi ballgunner
Welcome to the forum - some history!!!! I hope i'm still going strong at 84 [only another 20 to go]

ballgunner · 27-06-2008

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Originally Posted by peter22

Hi ballgunner
Welcome to the forum - some history!!!! I hope i'm still going strong at 84 [only another 20 to go]

There is a lot to see on this site and I intend to explore it thouroghly.

Greyhead · 27-06-2008

Nice to see another “early fliers” fan, especially one who’s building an SE5a!

Hope to see some photos of your build on here soon.

alan2525 · 27-06-2008

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Originally Posted by ballgunner

I'm more or less new here but a long time past new to modeling. I turned 84 last Sunday 15.6.08 and have been modeling since 1934. Started with gummy bands and moved to Baby Cyclone ignition in late '36. As a lad I flew at Rosecrans & Western Ave.'s in Southwest L.A. Nice place with nice folks such as Irwin Ohlsson, the Bunch Brothers. Bill Atwood, Hal Atkinson and some of the real pioneers. I was just a kid in the corner but they were kind to me. Flew free flight until the great unpleasantness.
Flew as a ballgunner on B-24's out of Italy. Shot down over Yugoslavia and Northern Italy at Verona. Got pretty tiresome so was sent home to discover U-contrtol and RC in early 70's.
A die hard WWI scaler with a DVII, Eindecker and currently 1/5 scale SE5a. Happy to be aboard

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure there will be lots to interest you here, especially as you are building an SE5a, you'll be in good company!

Any pictures of your model projects and your time in B-24's?

Alan

Graeme Brumfitt · 1 Week Ago

Ballgunner Hi,

Just found this post, please post some pics of your 5a, need a fix.
Between her and the Sea Otter I can't decide who I love the most "don't tell the girlfriend"

Greyhaed just got some mags from eBay shall try and scan for you.