Victoria, Australia
Member Since: November 08, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:25 PM UTC

Heres my Name tag. Although ive been building for them for about 3 years now, they have made me an official staff member. The "main" modeller is a man by the name of John Loughman, its just him and i who build models for the museum.
Cheers
Upon Being asked why he was being pushed back by a "Comonwealth" division at El Alamein, Rommel replied,
"it is not a Commonwealth division, it is an Australian Division, why, give me 2 Australian Divisions and i will conquer the world for you!"
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:30 PM UTC
That's nice.... I want one.....
Just have it say Dave O'Meara....... :-) :-)
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Kikladhes, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:31 PM UTC
Congrats on the role David, after all this close encounter with Nam themes u deserve it !!!! Nice name Tag also !!!!
Always look at the bright side of life.....with sun glasses !!!!
Nebraska, United States
Member Since: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:35 PM UTC
congrats David!!!! cheers Kevin
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:38 PM UTC

Thankya all, Dave i keep telling you, get over to Aus, youve been in USA for over half a century, time for a change! :-) Maybe then u can get your own badge!
Cheers
Upon Being asked why he was being pushed back by a "Comonwealth" division at El Alamein, Rommel replied,
"it is not a Commonwealth division, it is an Australian Division, why, give me 2 Australian Divisions and i will conquer the world for you!"
Oregon, United States
Member Since: November 24, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:42 PM UTC
Davy me mate, well done! Congrats on what I think is a well deserved title.

Hot looking name plate to!
Here's to ya

, and a rootbeer for you! :-)
Garry
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:48 PM UTC
Congratulations David on a well deserved and very nice plate from a worthy organization.
1st. Law of Underachievers
Aim Low Hit High
Victoria, Australia
Member Since: July 28, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 05:58 PM UTC
Beware the populist demagogues at the head of private armies
Queensland, Australia
Member Since: October 07, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 06:03 PM UTC
well done my young friend. You have a right to be proud of the badge and the job!
Cheers
Cliff
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Member Since: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 06:39 PM UTC
Congrats with your new name tag. It looks great.
On the workbench:
MPC: 1972 Pontiac GTO
Revell: 1965 Mustang
Verlinden 120mm guard of the marine.
Revell: 2010 Camaro
Monogram: 1931 Rolls Royce
Italeri: LVT2 Amtrac
Texas, United States
Member Since: November 23, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 06:55 PM UTC
David,
I'm very proud of you bro. it's bout time they fessed up and made you an offical memember of the staff. I know you put in alot of time for those guys and I know of the love you have for your countrymen from that era in time.
Congrats My brother David.
Chris
P.S.
I'm playing a game might be on msn later though..
been a busy wk

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Indiana, United States
Member Since: March 04, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 07:03 PM UTC
Wow! That's awesome! I'd love to have a job like that, pay or no pay...maybe by the time I retire, I'll be good enough :-)
Nebraska, United States
Member Since: January 28, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 08:15 PM UTC
Congratulations David..Great Job. So i guess the old saying is true...Good things do come to those who wait..
Mary

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Victoria, Australia
Member Since: November 08, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 08:20 PM UTC
Thank you all very much.
Chris

Cheers mate, i'll be sein ya soon then
Cheers guys
Upon Being asked why he was being pushed back by a "Comonwealth" division at El Alamein, Rommel replied,
"it is not a Commonwealth division, it is an Australian Division, why, give me 2 Australian Divisions and i will conquer the world for you!"
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Member Since: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 - 10:40 PM UTC
Congrats mate, got to visit the museum if I come to Australia.....
Cheers,
Martin
1/16th radio-controlled
1/35th static
Kentucky, United States
Member Since: December 01, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 01:39 AM UTC
Good Job Dave and Congrats ...
Sorry I haven't been around been very busy here.
Later
Dave
Marines are not allowed to die without permission.
Let me see your warface! AAAGGGHHHH!!! You call that a warface?
"When a hobby becomes stressful, it's time for a new hobby."

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Pennsylvania, United States
Member Since: October 05, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 02:13 AM UTC
congrats... you deserve it...... keep up the good works..
Just Your Everyday Average Model Builder
Visayas, Philippines
Member Since: October 05, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 02:16 AM UTC
Metro Manila, Philippines
Member Since: February 20, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 02:27 AM UTC
Ahhhh! My eyes! It's burning my eyes! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) Congratulations mate!
--==Shonen Red==--
-=Filipino Modeler=-
Member Since: December 15, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 04:35 AM UTC
Congrats Dave. I am very proud of you. This is a very big honor. Thanks for keeping our Brother Vets history alive through your builds.
Dave
"Don't be afraid to think outside the box"
"Animal wants Trucks!!"
California, United States
Member Since: July 20, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 06:01 AM UTC
That's really great! Congratulations!
Chris "toadman" Hughes
http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com
http://toadmanstankpictures.blogspot.com/
New York, United States
Member Since: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 06:37 AM UTC
Good for you Dave. Glad to see that your moving up. From what I heard, you work pretty hard there and in their beliefs. Congratulations David Brown
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 06:39 AM UTC
Good job. That's got to make you feel very good.
Glad you have official recognition.
Drinks on me.
Texas, United States
Member Since: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 07:01 AM UTC
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a gorgeous badge too.
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it
VMI "76
Order of the Red Nose Plug
Blue Volute Bumper Spring Award
Rhode Island, United States
Member Since: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 07:06 AM UTC
Do you get a special parking place too?
How about a key to the execfutive washroom?

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