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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 01:23 AM UTC
With regret I have to announce that Bryan Gray (ex-royal) is stepping down from his role as Armor Managing Editor for personal reasons. He has recommended that Vinnie (Teacher) take his place and I agreed that he would be perfect as he has been Bryan's associate editor for some time now.

I want to publicly thank Bryan for all the time and effort he has put into the site this past year. Without people like him this site would not be what it is today.

I also want to congratulate Vinnie on his new job. I am sure he will take up the call admirably.

Thanks,
Jim
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 01:34 AM UTC
Big thanks to Bryan for all the excellent work he did as Man. Editor and congrats to Vinnie!!!

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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 01:38 AM UTC
Jim, thanks Sir. And you Pawel! Bryan did a fantastic job and I only hope I can do as well. Thanks for recommending me Bryan, and thanks for agreeing Jim. I shall attempt to do the best job I possibly can, and make this site, along with the other editors, the best and first point of call for all modellers, whatever genre.

Vinnie
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 01:43 AM UTC
Vinnie I know you will do us all proud..YOu are the man...Jim thanks again for the opportunity, I had a great time working with a fantastic group of guys. I will not be going far and will still be a daily visitor and contributor. Just due to family commitments and obligations I can not commit the time that is required. Thanks again Guys
Cheers,
B
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 01:46 AM UTC
I wish Bryan well, and hopefully he will continue to be an active part of the Armorama family.
Congratulations on the promotion Vinnie.
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 02:19 AM UTC
Congratulations to Vinnie, who probably doesn't sleep at all, ever.... . I hope you will still find the time to built your wonderful halftracks. Oh, I nearly forgot, you have about half a years holiday....
Thanks Brain, for all the work you put in. It's those people who invest all their spare time, for free, that make all this possible. All the best to you, and your family.

Cheers
Henk
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 02:54 AM UTC
Two great members!
And two Gentleman!

Cheers for Bryan - keep up with your new pace and please us with your works!
Hurray for Vinnie - Welcome to the Staff - although I feel ashamed by your:
- quality of works
- amount of excellent models produced

Skipper

EDIT: I am ashamed for not being abble to keep up with your work, not ashamed of your works - I think I owe this because it sounds strange - Your works are EXCELLENT!
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 03:00 AM UTC
Thanks to Bryan for all you have contributed in the past year. We all are happy to see Vinnie moving up. Keep up the good work.
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 03:20 AM UTC
All the best Byran, and thanks!!
Congrats Vinnie.

Shaun
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 03:31 AM UTC
Big thanks to Bryan, for the great work he has done as staffmember.
Congrats to Vinnie, on the promotion.

Teacher
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 04:25 AM UTC
Thanks Guys. I hope your confidence in me isn't misplaced. I'm sure as Hell going to do the best I can. It's a big relief to me to have Bryan still here to ask for advice when (not if) I need to.

(And Derek?......yes! :-) )

Vinnie
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 05:04 AM UTC
While it is sad to see Bryan give up his post, I am sure that Vinnie can take the torch and carry it onwards and upwards!
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 05:10 AM UTC
Good news bad news situation

I'm happy to see a solid replacement stepping in and sad to see Bryan going.

I have to agree Jim has put together an awsome group to work with. Thanks to all.
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 05:51 AM UTC
Well i also wanna thank Bryan for his offering to the site so far . I believe that Vinnie will be at least the same good as i know him so far he is pretty hard working and a gentleman above all .!!!! Welcome to the Staff Vinnie
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 06:52 AM UTC
Bryan,

thanks for all your input !! It's highly appreciated. I hope that some day the situation will change and that we then can welcome you back. But...I know you won't be a stranger.

Vinnie,

good luck on this new challenge. I know you've got what it takes, so good luck during the ride!
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 09:44 AM UTC
Congratulations Vinnie - and hearty thanks for stepping in there Bryan!

Gunnie
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 09:50 AM UTC
Thanks Jim, means a lot to me.

Vinnie
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 09:57 AM UTC
Thanks to Bryan,and now to Vinnie,without their commitment and the other moderators we would not be the best modelling club on the net
Arthur
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:24 AM UTC
Hi there

Bryan - I wish you every success and happiness for the future - and thankyou for the enormous contribution you've made to Armorama... long may it continue!

Likewise to Vinnie - and if a mere propeller-head can ever help, just shout!

All the best to you both

Rowan
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:46 AM UTC
Thankyou Bryan for all your hard work and congratulations to Vinnie for taking over.
Thanks both of you, Andy
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:53 AM UTC
Bryan, so sorry to see you go, Bro, you've done an excellent job! But under the circumstances, family does come first...Vinnie, welcome and congratulations, sir, I have full faith that you will do a wonderful job...Thanks Bryan, and I'll be talkin with ya'...
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 12:19 PM UTC
Congrats on the promo Vinnie. Looking forward to seeing you churn out those articles.

Teacher
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 09:44 PM UTC
Wow, the response has been fantastic! Thanks everybody. As I said earlier, I damn sure going to do the very best I can!

Vinnie
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:19 PM UTC
Hi,


All the best for both.


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