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Central Arkansas Scale Modelers
Member Profile Plus
1.
Name:
Steven W. Wilson
2.
City of residence
Conway, Arkansas
3.
Birth Date
11/07/53
4.
Where were you born?
Craig AFB, Selma, Alabama
5.
What is your profession?
Writer, Journalist, Village Idiot, Instigator
6.
What are your areas of interest?
Armor, Aircraft Figures and Dioramas
7.
What kit was the best you have built?
Italeri M47 Patton
8.
What is the worst kit you have ever purchased?
Lindberg 1/32 LST
9.
What model(s) would you most like to see released?
I'll never get the one's available now built, but a decent styrene
1/35 Diamond REO Wrecker would be nice
10.
How did you get into the hobby?
My dad built models and when I showed an interest he bought me
one to get me started
11.
What was your first kit?
I believe it was a Hawk SPAD XIII
12.
How many kits are sitting on your shelf?
About 350 or so in plastic, throw in another 100 metal and resin
figures. Definitely more than I'll ever get built.
13.
How many half-built kits are on the shelf?
10-15
14.
What was the last kit you bought?
DML T34/75 1941 Model
15.
How often do you buy a new kit?
One or two a month
16.
How many books in your modeling library?
More than 500
17.
What was the last reference book you purchased?
Osprey M18 Hellcat
18.
Any other hobbies or interests?
Photography, writing, pistol shooting, reading and computers
19.
What is your favorite modeling magazine?
Three essential ones: AFV Modeler, Historical Miniature and
Military Miniature in Review
20.
Your favorite modeling tip/hint?
Don't be afraid to talk to modelers with other interests, a lot of
their techniques and methods can be applied to your area as well.