Bob Johnson Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Time has come to allow more building..finall completing a 289 FIA Cobra based on the old AMT kid years ago....worked at Monogram Models in design and product development from 1974 through May of 1991..founded Accurate Miniatures.. Developed the Grand Sport that was then designed by Tom West..founded IRT Design and developed die-cast replicas for Revell Collection, Carousel I, 1320 inc.,Mattel,Team Caliber, Exoto, Classic Metal Wiorks, and Replicarz...I enjoy the amazing creations you all build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Welcome Bob. Great to have someone with your resume on the forum. I too recently completed a FIA Cobra based on the Sunny/MiniCraft/Academy kit, anxious to see yours. Edited August 21, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to our plastic playground Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay 396 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to the forum, Bob. I really enjoyed your narrative which was posted elsewhere previously -- you really should write a book. Perhaps you might enlist the help of other former Monogram colleagues from the various model divisions as co-authors to broaden the potential appeal. I've been modeling since 1957 and I'd love to read about a modeling company's inner workings, especially the R&D and engineering aspects. I was an acquaintance of Bill Bosworth (of Accurate Miniatures) and a better modeler I've never met. Thanks for sharing your fascinating experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Welcome to the forum Bob.Some fascinating work you have done. I have collected some things you were involved in....nice to have you here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Welcome Bob..! Were glad to have you with us here...we appreciate the work that goes into the things you have done to make us happy and busy building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Certainly good to have someone with your industry background here as a regular.The Accurate Miniatures line put out some of the finest models I've ever seen. Hardly "shake the box" kits, but there's a museum-quality model in every one, if a little skilled effort is supplied by the builder. I sure wish all kits were manufactured to similar standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Welcome to the finest forums available Bob.I look forward to reading your posts based on your unique perspective. I also started modeling in '57,my freshman year in high school.I remember using plastic wood for custom body work and a pairing knife heated over a candle to open doors.Nice to have you on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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