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Title: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: GeorgeGreek on January 07, 2010, 04:55:21 PM

I am a self tought model maker since about 1955 (am I still alive???)
Though I have made practically all sorts of models, I ended up in what I like most : model firearms.
I honestly don't know if and where I fit in but I like to read a lot...
I am married for 39 years to the same wife (where is the medal?) and I love cats.

Yours,

George.

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: spuddevans on January 07, 2010, 05:43:27 PM

Hi George :wave: welcome to the club.

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I have made practically all sorts of models

I know I speak for at least myself when I say  :worthless:  :D


Looking forward to seeing what you've made and are making.


Tim

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: Bernd on January 07, 2010, 07:13:38 PM

Welcome to the collective George.  :borg:

You'll fit in. Interesting hobby. We had a memeber at one time that was into firearms. To bad he's no longer here on the forum.

By the way my cat wants to say "Hi" to your cat.  :wave:

(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/HMEMPics/mascot.jpg)

Regards,
Bernd

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: dsquire on January 08, 2010, 06:15:41 PM

Hi George

Welcome to MadModder George.  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
Wow, 39 years with SWMBO. You must be listening well!  :lol: :lol:

As you will see there is a wide assortment of projects and interests in this forum. Perhaps you will show us some of yours when you have a chance. Every body says that :worthless:. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. There is always someone here to answer or at least give you an opinion. Enjoy yourself and watch out for  :proj:.

 I'll have to see if I can't find a picture of a couple of my friends and post them up here. :D :D

Cheers  :beer:

Don

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: Brass_Machine on January 08, 2010, 08:13:56 PM

Late to the party... welcome to the collective :borg:

Eric

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: GeorgeGreek on January 19, 2010, 07:28:52 PM

Hi people,

please find herebelow a sample of a model made some 30 years ago and my photobucketd address for some more...

Well, you have asked for it.

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa77/papandropoulos/pinfire2.jpg)


http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa77/papandropoulos/

Sorry for any past or future mistakes but kindly remember that English is not my native language.

Greetings,

George.

P.S. Yes, same wife...  

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: usn ret on January 19, 2010, 09:25:30 PM

Welcome George, you will fit in nicely.  This group of nuts like it if it is made from anything that requires a degree of skill, craftsmanship, imagination and detemination to start and sometime complete.  For what its worth I too like firearms and have built a single falling blocke rifle chambered in .22Hornet.  It shoots a lot better than I can.  Again, welcome to the ward err collective.
Cliff :coffee:

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: usn ret on January 26, 2010, 11:29:01 AM

PS , George, the quarter pictured with the revolver has collector value also, to coin collectors. The US ceased minting silver coins in 1964, any coin, excluding nickles & pennys, minted in 1964 or earlier is about 90% pure silver. The silver content, at current price, is about 8 times the face value. To a coin collector the coin should of more value as the quarter appears to be in good to very good condition. Hope this helps.
Cliff :coffee:

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: GeorgeGreek on February 13, 2010, 05:00:11 PM

Thank you all for your welcome and advise regarding the value of the silver dollar.

From rainy (at last) Greece,

George.

P.S. I say at last, because a bottle of water if ordered in a cheap tavern costs more than the equivalent volume of gasoline...

Title: Re: Hi from Greece
Post by: GeorgeGreek on March 31, 2010, 09:31:34 AM

Hi Cliff,

thanks for the tip regarding the coin. I have not mentioned that the pictured revolver fires 2mm pinfire caps.

Thanks again and regret delay in answer.

George

Title: Re: Hi from Greece (still sunny, well, mostly)
Post by: gldwight on April 01, 2010, 01:45:41 AM

Hey George:
That's a fine looking pistol you've made.
Wish I had that fine of talent!

Congrats on the long marriage too. That's a good start.

George