Tory Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hello, I am new to this forum, though I've been around this hobby for what seems like forever. My name is Tory Mucaro and I have been an active model builder since I was 7 years old. At 52, that comprises about 45 years of sniffing glue and paint fumes, accumulating little boxes filled with injection molded plastic parts awaiting assembly and utilizing and even inventing every combination of swear words in the history of the hobby! I am currently the model shop supervisor for Fisher Price Toys here in NYC. I have been a professional model maker for the last 35 years, having worked for such companies as Mego Toys, Buddy L and Tyco. I am actually a toy industry brat, my dad bringing me into the industry when I was just 17. However, my first and true love is plastic model kits. I build in almost every category, automotive, aircraft, figures, ships, sci-fi, pretty much everything but armor. I love to build in the path less traveled, and almost always have something humorous about my models. Hope to share some fun projects with all of you, while enjoying your work and learning some tricks and techniques I am not aware of. Tory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome Tory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome to our plastic playground Tory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome! Looking forward to seeing some work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome Tory! Sounds like an impressive history in the toy business!! I also, am looking forward to seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Thank you all for the warm welcome! I just posted my latest creation over on the Community Builds 2012 POST APOCALYPSE/ZOMBIE HUNTER COMMUNITY BUILD Edited October 30, 2013 by Tory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome Tory, awesome build the beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepgirl Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The beetle looks great. I would say welcome to the addiction...but I think you've been addicted longer than I have. Hahaha. Always great to have knowledgeable heads to bang together. Welcome, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wow. Love the Zombietle! Welcome aboard, Tory!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Cool Beetle, and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome, Ritchie Cunningham! Look forward to seeing more work. The Zombietle is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 My wife "Oprah" and I thank you for that heart warming welcome! Thank you for the kind words regarding my Zombietle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hmmmm, I've know this amazing model builder for many years, I am one of his biggest fans!!! Welcome aboard Tory, your work will be welcomed here amongst the clan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 WELCOME to the madness Tory, very NICE job on the VW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks guys! Hey John, good to see a familiar face (?) here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nice work on the Volks. You'll enjoy it here. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Cool Bietle. Glad to have the experience on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hey Tory! Imagine bumping into you here! Tory's father worked with Jim Keeler back the Aurora days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hey Tom, yeah like a bad penny I turn up in the darndest places! And yes, my dad did in fact work with Jim Keeler at Aurora. That would have been back around 1970-75-ish. And thanks again to everyone for the very warm welcome I have received here. I'm likely to become a regular, you are all forewarned! Bwahahahah!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Welcome, Tory. Oh, this is gonna be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks Shardik, I'm hoping it will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome Tory....cool beetle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornia Kowboy Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thank you all for the warm welcome! I just posted my latest creation over on the Community Builds 2012 POST APOCALYPSE/ZOMBIE HUNTER COMMUNITY BUILD 1:1 Rusted out ranch/beater truck. You can't kill a Toyota............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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