Hello from San Antonio, Texas!

[Ben]

I don’t think I’ve made a post in this section before? Anyway, I’m Ben Wicker from San Antonio, Texas. I’ve lived here since 1976. Before that it was Taylor Michigan. I build everything, in all scales with semi’s, pickups and construction equipment being my favorite. I became disabled in 2014 when my kidneys finally gave out. I had high blood pressure and never knew it, that’s what got them. I now do dialysis three times a week. I still get around just fine though. Just a bit weak on the days I do dialysis. I’ve been a mechanic for over 35 years with the last twenty as a master tech, shop foreman and manager. I’ve worked on everything except airplanes and helicopters. The big multi million dollar motor coaches are my specialty. I collect many things vehicle related. I have over a thousand kits, a very large number of Franklin and Danbury mint Models, Hotwheels, Matchbox, etc. here’s a link to my Fotki albums if you would like to see my work, collections, etc.

http://public.fotki.com/lotso/

 

Edited February 11, 2018 by Ben

[D. Battista]

Hello Ben.... Nice to hear from you .. Will check out your link for sure.!

Just looked at die cast pics.. Very cool stuff...

 

 

Edited February 11, 2018 by D. Battista

[Ramfins59]

Welcome to our plastic playground Ben.

[Jack L]

will you be at Modelfiesta  sat.

[Ben]

3 hours ago, Jack L said:

will you be at Modelfiesta  sat.

Hi Jack. I don’t get out much anymore. Where are they holding it now?

[Jack L]

San Antonio event center 8111 Meadow Leaf Dive 

[yh70]

how-deeeee Ben

Edited February 11, 2018 by yh70

[crazyjim]

Welcome Ben.

[slusher]

Welcome to the forum..

[Bullitt 3309]

Welcome from fellow San Antonio modeler

[PARTSMARTY]

Welcome aboard-you'll enjoy it.

[disabled modeler]

Welcome Ben...!  We share  a lot of the same interests...LOL..  Sorry to hear of your health issues...I deal with them too and am disabled as well.

Edited February 12, 2018 by disabled modeler