I suppose I should introduce myself...
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: , AUSTRALIA
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I suppose I should introduce myself...
I've been a lurker here a while now, but I still check in every day.
My name's Larry, and I have a problem.
It's called "Tankeritis", and I'm addicted.
How bad do I have it?
I'm an interstate trucker, and I have a 1/72 Leclerc sitting on the dashboard of my truck.
My favourite movie is Kelly's Heroes.
I just counted all my tanks.
Including the 1/72 static models, I have 32 tanks.
Please help me, there doesn't seem to be a cure for this, but do I really need one?
My name's Larry, and I have a problem.
It's called "Tankeritis", and I'm addicted.
How bad do I have it?
I'm an interstate trucker, and I have a 1/72 Leclerc sitting on the dashboard of my truck.
My favourite movie is Kelly's Heroes.
I just counted all my tanks.
Including the 1/72 static models, I have 32 tanks.
Please help me, there doesn't seem to be a cure for this, but do I really need one?
#2
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Welcome Larry!
We all maintain our sanity by posting thoughts, builds and questions... right here. So you DO fit in.
I've been here since 2005 so it's a friendly fun place full of experience unmatched anywhere else.
So, when you're ready... show us your stuff!
~ Jeff
We all maintain our sanity by posting thoughts, builds and questions... right here. So you DO fit in.
I've been here since 2005 so it's a friendly fun place full of experience unmatched anywhere else.
So, when you're ready... show us your stuff!
~ Jeff
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Come on man! If "Tankerity" is a disease, I would rathar get infected. I'm new here. You've got 32 tanks. Wow, that's amazing! Are they made of plastic or metal?
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: , AUSTRALIA
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
ORIGINAL: Panther F
Welcome Larry!
We all maintain our sanity by posting thoughts, builds and questions... right here. So you DO fit in.
I've been here since 2005 so it's a friendly fun place full of experience unmatched anywhere else.
So, when you're ready... show us your stuff!
Thanks Jeff.
I've felt a bit strange, on the outer, because my main thing has been 1/24 VS tanks, and this forum seems to be mainly geared towards 1/16.
But, I do have some of the bigger ones too.
A Walker Bulldog, a Pershing, a Jagdpanzer, a Tiger, 2 Tauchpanzers, and a Mato all metal Tiger.
I think the bug has bitten.........
~ Jeff
Welcome Larry!
We all maintain our sanity by posting thoughts, builds and questions... right here. So you DO fit in.
I've been here since 2005 so it's a friendly fun place full of experience unmatched anywhere else.
So, when you're ready... show us your stuff!
Thanks Jeff.
I've felt a bit strange, on the outer, because my main thing has been 1/24 VS tanks, and this forum seems to be mainly geared towards 1/16.
But, I do have some of the bigger ones too.
A Walker Bulldog, a Pershing, a Jagdpanzer, a Tiger, 2 Tauchpanzers, and a Mato all metal Tiger.
I think the bug has bitten.........
~ Jeff
#5
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Welcome, Larry
Tankeritis is nothing to worry about, it is a simple swelling of the turret glands. But if left untreated it can turn you into a tankoholic and tankoholism is not something to take lightly. Here is case and point, my wife and I were out with friends on Friday for dinner and some drinks, I had the urge to check in on this site for new posts with my iPhone.......... That is definately addiction, or as I like to call it dedication. Welcome again
Cheers
Wade
Tankeritis is nothing to worry about, it is a simple swelling of the turret glands. But if left untreated it can turn you into a tankoholic and tankoholism is not something to take lightly. Here is case and point, my wife and I were out with friends on Friday for dinner and some drinks, I had the urge to check in on this site for new posts with my iPhone.......... That is definately addiction, or as I like to call it dedication. Welcome again
Cheers
Wade
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Grande Prairie,
AB, CANADA
Posts: 8,976
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Hi Larry
If there is a cure I don't want it. I am happy being a carrier. As a matter of fact I will spread it as much as I can. I see you have progressed to the highly contagious phase of 1/16. As long as you keep medicating yourself with more 1/16 scale stuff, you can maintain a normal life. However failure to adequately medicate yourself with 1/16 scale, can cause the disease to spread to 1/8 scale or, God help you, larger. IF you let the disease go untreated and the disease manifests itself into the larger scales, then this can have harmful consequences on other parts of your life, affecting relationships and bank accounts. If you can afford the habit, then you may be able to function normally, but if you can't it can cause financial ruin. I understand it is a lot like cocaine where the high is incredible and you feel on top of the world, but to duplicate the feeling is very costly, and going back to the gateway 1/16 scale just won't give you the high again.
If there is a cure I don't want it. I am happy being a carrier. As a matter of fact I will spread it as much as I can. I see you have progressed to the highly contagious phase of 1/16. As long as you keep medicating yourself with more 1/16 scale stuff, you can maintain a normal life. However failure to adequately medicate yourself with 1/16 scale, can cause the disease to spread to 1/8 scale or, God help you, larger. IF you let the disease go untreated and the disease manifests itself into the larger scales, then this can have harmful consequences on other parts of your life, affecting relationships and bank accounts. If you can afford the habit, then you may be able to function normally, but if you can't it can cause financial ruin. I understand it is a lot like cocaine where the high is incredible and you feel on top of the world, but to duplicate the feeling is very costly, and going back to the gateway 1/16 scale just won't give you the high again.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: C.C.,
TX
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Hi Larry
Welcome aboard. Great guys, lots of info, from here the infection only gets worse. We are trying to spread the epidemic.
Harlea
Welcome aboard. Great guys, lots of info, from here the infection only gets worse. We are trying to spread the epidemic.
Harlea
#10
Senior Member
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Welcome Larry,
T A (not what you think...I'm talking about "Tanker Anonymous") has regular group meeting in Danville Virginia. You need to schedule an appointment.
T A (not what you think...I'm talking about "Tanker Anonymous") has regular group meeting in Danville Virginia. You need to schedule an appointment.
#11
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
ORIGINAL: interstates
Please help me, there doesn't seem to be a cure for this, but do I really need one?
Please help me, there doesn't seem to be a cure for this, but do I really need one?
The cure is to join any RCTank Battle(I guess you do have some great clubs in Aistralia) and engage yourselfin building up your favourite RCTank 16th scale...
Here you will find a lot of great "infected" guys and rcu threads will gide you in building up your "champion in rc tank battles"...
#13
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: LEVENFIFE, UNITED KINGDOM
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Wot can I add to such "delectations"?
None! welcome aboard! And beware the 1\6 th scale hunger!.. it lurks in every infection!
You have been warned!
Lol! Stu
#14
My Feedback: (204)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Va Beach, VA
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: I suppose I should introduce myself...
Hey Larry, I was never into tanks and never gave them a second thought or look, until I operated one, a big heavy one, German, maybe a Panza? it was cool as sheet