I’ve been building plastic models since my father and I built a Revell 1/32 scale Grumman F4F Wildcat on the kitchen table back in 1972. Unlike many people, I never had a time where I left the hobby–it has been a steady part of my life since that Wildcat model.
By day, I am an aerospace technical writer. I came to that career after spending 30 years as an avionics technician/airframe electrician, working on a variety of general aviation and corporate aircraft.
Why Iron Modeler? I see it as an homage to the modelers who do a little of everything, much like the chefs in the original Fuji Television show Iron Chef. It also embodies the ethos of those men who would not be afraid to try new things, and looked at every challenge as a problem solving exercise.
The late Bob Ross used to say that “Talent is an interest pursued.” In other words, do what makes you happy. Time and practice will sharpen your skills if you choose to exercise them.
In addition to the scale modeling content, you’ll see my random observations about pretty much everything, from my days past to thoughts on various topics to some historic research articles to music to our three cats.