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Who is the Top Brass on this site
propboy44256
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 07:50 AM UTC
Who are the staff members that run this site?, Do you guys have a regular job? or is this 100% of your time?Does this site make any money?

Just curoius..

John
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 08:13 AM UTC
John,
All the staff members and moderators are listed on the About Us link at the top of the site.

I started the site back in 2001 and own it so I guess that makes me the head cheese.

Yes we all have regular jobs (although a couple are retired I think), so that makes the site only about 50% of our time.

The site makes enough money to keep paying the bill for our dedicated server and bandwidth. Anything left over has been used to help promote the site or pay shipping fees for review products and the like.

Cheers,
Jim
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 08:43 AM UTC
I've never been to the Island but I've been to the Armorama Casino and Hotel in Tahoe! It's right there next to the Big A ski mountain
PvtParts
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:03 AM UTC
Which of course is next to the Big A Ponderosa....
CReading
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:13 AM UTC
Shortly after winning the Superbowl the quarterback for the Patriots was asked what's next? Clearly he yelled out "I'm going to Armoramaland"!!!!
Yes, located on the vast wastelands just east of Clovis Caifornia , Jim Starkweather has designed and developed the fantasyworld of Armoramaland.
Armoramaland, where everything is plastic and resin!
Totally family oriented, packed with acres of fun entertainment. Ride the Shermans over the Kasseren Pass or win a kwipi doll by accurately hitting three targets with an 88mm flak gun. Fun for all!


C.
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:23 AM UTC
Dang....you guys just can't keep a secret!

X8-)

Jim
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:30 AM UTC
Johnny, never you mind these guys. With comments like these, you would think these guys have way too much time on their hands. Bet you wish you never asked.
Perhaps they all need "real" regular jobs. :-)

Oh, and as far as the Top Brass, that would be a guy that goes by the name of ... I forget for now.
Halfyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:36 AM UTC
Gee, I keep hoping to get my promised Armorama coffee mug for 2000 posts, some of which were actually on topic.

I can't say enough about Jim and the moderators. The amount of time they put in, unpaid, is staggering.

Here's to them.

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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 10:13 AM UTC
I remembered the name of the "Top Brass".
Ready?

It's Uday! Ahhh the memories. I do wonder if he ever got those Polish soil samples.

LMAO
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 03:08 PM UTC
Aw.... gee wizzzzz......
I'm at a lost for words with all the other witty answers.......

AS THE MEMBERSHIP REJOICE !!!!!

Henk
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 03:49 PM UTC
Don't forget the USS ARMORAMA, on it's 5 year mission to explore the galaxy for those kits which were announced for release but never seem to have made it to the shelfs...

Make it so number one

beachbum
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 07:28 PM UTC
Hang on a minute. James, these women on Amorama island wouldn't be wearing any white shoes would they???

Why am I always the last to know about the things in life that really matter?
Augie
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 08:10 PM UTC

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Armoramaland, where everything is plastic and resin!


C.



I thought there would be at some aftermarket parts added in for a bit more detail! :-)
KFMagee
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 08:33 PM UTC
We might as well spill the rest of the beans...

- National flag is "camoflage"
- Entire army is comprised of Shermans and Tigers
- National Tree is made of wire wrap
- National Flower is 1/35 scale
- All grass is "static"
- the national obsession is "Photo Etch"
Graywolf
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:53 PM UTC
Just a little note;
We are always willing to hug more members in A-Guard Team...it costs less than a model kit but a very good help for Armorama.
Please click the banner for details



Bestest regards
jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 10:34 PM UTC

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is this 100% of your time?



Nope, probably around 110%...

Seriously though, regarding the term 'Top Brass' that belongs to the 6565 registered users and the advertisers who keep the site running.

It's also worth plugging the comments in the previous post - The A-Guard, to hel keep the site what it is and to keep doing what we are doing, we need support. The easiest way of doing this, is going: HERE! ..Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 04:25 PM UTC
Hotel?...Casino?...Island?...er...i'm just hoping to get a coffee mug
Delbert
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Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 01:58 AM UTC
shhh fellows.. dont' tell em about the Armorama Mansion..... or the fact that the models that fill it are not made of plastic........



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Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 03:28 AM UTC


I guess this would be a good time then to give our fearless leader Jim the 'official' news.
After several months of refitting, and countless hours of hard work by a very devoted crew of aviation engineers (some ex-Air Force) all performed under a very serious 'cloak of secrecy' here at Centennial Airport, in Colorado. The unvieling of the new and improved 'Armorama 1' , a 747-based private airliner devoted to the inflight pursuit of modeling happiness can be scheduled at your earliest convenience Mr. Starkweather!

The new 'Armorama 1' boast's onboard modeling rooms stationed in the lower rear passenger area, placed conveniently next to a window (so you can get 'natural' light when airbrushing), and built in air pressure plugs in the walls so that you don't have to listen to that annoying diaphrahm compressor noise.
Additionally, in the upper lounge area, there is in fact a true lounge called 'Grumpy's', where one can imbibe import beers and single malts from around the world.

But that's all I'll say for now, because anymore would just be 'braggin'.....

Tread.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 12:44 PM UTC

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Additionally, in the upper lounge area, there is in fact a true lounge called 'Grumpy's', where one can imbibe import beers and single malts from around the world.


I feel so honored to have the lounge named after me.....
Much better than the WC.....
:-) :-) :-)
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Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 03:49 PM UTC
hmmm, i would join hte aguard, but i cant get any us funds, and if i could, my parents woul tell me frank are you doing sending money away liek that? who is it to? whats it for? yes, very suspicious parents lol


Jim: 2 more years and il be gettting that a guard under my callsign!!! 2 more years! dont worry :-)

O, and jim, thanks a lot, for all youve done, the tiem and effort the staff puts in is great, it helped me a lot in my modeling skills, and i spend a lot of time here becuase i enjoy it so much

the beers on me!!!!

okay, not enought to get everyone drunk, but as mature adults we must drink responislby... also, iam under age lol
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 04:57 PM UTC
Frank.... don't drink this week end and do your home work..... :-) :-) :-) :-)
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