The new members introduction thread.
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scottttocs
New Member
hi, i just joined this site today. i am a long time lurker and reader, been visiting this site nearly everyday for a couple of years or so and am amazed by people's knowledge. i thought it was about time i joined up, but i dont know half the stuff most people here do.
newbie
Hi. This is the THIRD time I tried to post this, so hopefully third time lucky!
I'm a 50ish yo Brit. with, through a very good history teacher and my model making hobby. a lifelong interest in all things military, mainly WW2 British and German armour, post war British, German and US armour; not too hot on Warpact stuff, although some of their multi-wheel artillery pieces, such as the 152mm SpGH Dana I find fascinating for some reason.
Here's a short list of some of my favourite peices of armour. although I really like anything big, green,(panzer grey/sand), and heavy! Always first JagdPanther, the best looking AFV of WW2, maybe ever, IMO, (will this start another thread?). Then in no particular order:
Churchill AVRE; Stug III Ausf F; Challenger; Merkava; Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma; Vheiftain; Rhino G6 SP howitzer, (looks like something out of Thunderbirds!); Pz.Kpfw IV and all its variants, (one of the most versatile AFVs of WW2); Centurion; Abrams; any flak tank; any ARV, (no idea why!); Sd.Kfz 232 Fu, (I'd LOVE to own one of these!); Sd.Kfz 251 and all its variants.
See you around, maybe.
Hi. This is the THIRD time I tried to post this, so hopefully third time lucky!
I'm a 50ish yo Brit. with, through a very good history teacher and my model making hobby. a lifelong interest in all things military, mainly WW2 British and German armour, post war British, German and US armour; not too hot on Warpact stuff, although some of their multi-wheel artillery pieces, such as the 152mm SpGH Dana I find fascinating for some reason.
Here's a short list of some of my favourite peices of armour. although I really like anything big, green,(panzer grey/sand), and heavy! Always first JagdPanther, the best looking AFV of WW2, maybe ever, IMO, (will this start another thread?). Then in no particular order:
Churchill AVRE; Stug III Ausf F; Challenger; Merkava; Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma; Vheiftain; Rhino G6 SP howitzer, (looks like something out of Thunderbirds!); Pz.Kpfw IV and all its variants, (one of the most versatile AFVs of WW2); Centurion; Abrams; any flak tank; any ARV, (no idea why!); Sd.Kfz 232 Fu, (I'd LOVE to own one of these!); Sd.Kfz 251 and all its variants.
See you around, maybe.
Hi everyone!
Obviously, I'm new here. Just like a lot of people here, I regret the fact that I didn't join the military so I have to be content with joining a forum where I can discuss military topics with like-minded individuals.
I've been browsing for quite some time now and it's now time for me to join in on the discussions! Looking forward to my stay here!
-Z-
Obviously, I'm new here. Just like a lot of people here, I regret the fact that I didn't join the military so I have to be content with joining a forum where I can discuss military topics with like-minded individuals.
I've been browsing for quite some time now and it's now time for me to join in on the discussions! Looking forward to my stay here!
-Z-
NavyBrat80
New Member
Hi there folks
I to am new here. Spent 10 years in RNZN, now working in civvy street. Not as much fun but easier to be new Dad when not away so oftern.
Am also the son of a former RNZN officer. Have a lifelong interest in all matters to do with armed forces.
Look forward to sharing and listening
I to am new here. Spent 10 years in RNZN, now working in civvy street. Not as much fun but easier to be new Dad when not away so oftern.
Am also the son of a former RNZN officer. Have a lifelong interest in all matters to do with armed forces.
Look forward to sharing and listening
SpecOpShop
New Member
My Intro
Former Mil in US, currently manufacturing specialized uniforms for LE and MIL. Found this site while researching a foreign Law Enforcement client.
I could spend a lot of time on a site like this.
Former Mil in US, currently manufacturing specialized uniforms for LE and MIL. Found this site while researching a foreign Law Enforcement client.
I could spend a lot of time on a site like this.
welcome all!
a4skyhawk1
New Member
Gidday all
My name is Steve D. Ex- RAN FAA (Safety Equipment & Survival) and ex-RAAF Police. Now 58 years young with an enduring "interest" in all things Military. Joined the Navy at the ripe old age of 15 in 69 and was medically "retired" from the RAAF in 99 with the usual long term military problems (back, knees, hearing etc). Living on the Sunshine Coast in QLD.
My name is Steve D. Ex- RAN FAA (Safety Equipment & Survival) and ex-RAAF Police. Now 58 years young with an enduring "interest" in all things Military. Joined the Navy at the ripe old age of 15 in 69 and was medically "retired" from the RAAF in 99 with the usual long term military problems (back, knees, hearing etc). Living on the Sunshine Coast in QLD.
SpazSinbad
Active Member
Nice to catch up again Steve
I'm a newb on this forum also and this is my first post; it is great to catch up with Steve from the A4G days at VC-724 (my time on/off with VF-805 in 1971-2) in VC-724 from 1969 to 1974 then a year in Sydney at RANTAU and then out of RAN and the FAA in 1975.
Steve do you see my posts at: aussieskyhawktales.org/forum/
The FREE 4.4GB PDF about A4G and other sundries is at Microsoft SkyDrive search for 'SpazSinbad' or at adf-history.com [cannot post URLs here]
I'm a newb on this forum also and this is my first post; it is great to catch up with Steve from the A4G days at VC-724 (my time on/off with VF-805 in 1971-2) in VC-724 from 1969 to 1974 then a year in Sydney at RANTAU and then out of RAN and the FAA in 1975.
Steve do you see my posts at: aussieskyhawktales.org/forum/
The FREE 4.4GB PDF about A4G and other sundries is at Microsoft SkyDrive search for 'SpazSinbad' or at adf-history.com [cannot post URLs here]
G'day guys. Welcome to the forum.
SpazSinbad, you've got to meet the minimum 50 posts, before certain website functionality is opened up ie: the ability to post hyperlinks etc, private messaging features etc.
Hope you like the joint nonetheless...
Regards,
AD
SpazSinbad, you've got to meet the minimum 50 posts, before certain website functionality is opened up ie: the ability to post hyperlinks etc, private messaging features etc.
Hope you like the joint nonetheless...
Regards,
AD
Cutting and Welding
Hi all...
I've known this web so long ago.
But, decided to join now.
I'm a man 38 years old. Indonesian live and work at Jakarta.
I like military things from school
Now, my job is as a National Sales Manager for cutting and welding high tech product.
Absolutely, I try to have project with Indonesian strategic industries.
Right now, my team already in project with PT. PAL, PT. Krakatau Steel, and last week PT. PINDAD invited to get involved to their project, again....
So, may be there is someone have similarity to my job, maybe I can learn more from you, especially talking cutting and welding technology for military purpose.
Cheerss....
Hi all...
I've known this web so long ago.
But, decided to join now.
I'm a man 38 years old. Indonesian live and work at Jakarta.
I like military things from school
Now, my job is as a National Sales Manager for cutting and welding high tech product.
Absolutely, I try to have project with Indonesian strategic industries.
Right now, my team already in project with PT. PAL, PT. Krakatau Steel, and last week PT. PINDAD invited to get involved to their project, again....
So, may be there is someone have similarity to my job, maybe I can learn more from you, especially talking cutting and welding technology for military purpose.
Cheerss....
2007yellow430
Active Member
Hi:
Vietnam era vet, currently practicing law in California. I'm also a pilot, and have pretty much traveled most of the world in my plane (not a jet, at least yet). The name is for a car that I own, and I used that name on other forums, so at my advanced age, it makes it easier to sign in, etc., even though the name probably isn't appropriate to this forum.
I am interested in the forums regarding defense, and hopefully, I'll learn a bit from the reading of the posting here. Thanks for letting me post here.
Art
Vietnam era vet, currently practicing law in California. I'm also a pilot, and have pretty much traveled most of the world in my plane (not a jet, at least yet). The name is for a car that I own, and I used that name on other forums, so at my advanced age, it makes it easier to sign in, etc., even though the name probably isn't appropriate to this forum.
I am interested in the forums regarding defense, and hopefully, I'll learn a bit from the reading of the posting here. Thanks for letting me post here.
Art
MatthewAngel
New Member
Hey
Hey guys. Name is Matthew, nice to meet you all.
My Age and other personal details are on a need to know basis BUT I do have an interest in Computer Engineering and design and I might join the Army. It isnt a sure thing yet but I am thinking about it.
For now I will stick to my WCC and Video Games .
Hey guys. Name is Matthew, nice to meet you all.
My Age and other personal details are on a need to know basis BUT I do have an interest in Computer Engineering and design and I might join the Army. It isnt a sure thing yet but I am thinking about it.
For now I will stick to my WCC and Video Games .
abullock22
New Member
hey all im andy and an avid reader of the forums its just a wealth of knowledge - love it, and look forward to joining in some discussions
MatthewAngel
New Member
Hey can I have a moderator PM me? I want to have something I want to post on the forums cleared by someone higher up.
PM a moderator yourself
They're the chaps with the names in red and dark red (almost brown on some screens), if you trawl through a few threads you'll find one sooner or later. Hell, there's 2 on this page in this thread!
Or alternatively, you can read the forum rules and see if your post conflicts with any of them, then if not - go ahead.
http://defencetalk.com/forums/rules.php
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You can't PM anyone at the moment, as newly hatched members with less than 50 posts do not have this function turned on. There is no need to PM me or any other Mod on your future posts.
The Mod Team has already deleted a one-liner from you (which showed that you did not read the rules before posting). And you just posted a one-liner in reply to RobWilliams, in violation of forum rules, again. People who can't read and follow basic instructions from other forum members do not do well in this forum. One of the key features of this forum is that it is moderated and there is a minimum standard expected. Make sure you read the forum rules before posting again (in particular, rule 20), or we could ban you for a rule violation, in the near future.
Warning issued to MatthewAngel.
I'll be travelling from today, for a period, and will not entertain further messages/posts from you. I leave you in the good hands of the rest of the Mod Team.
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