Longtime student of World War Two in the Pacific.

Lived in Japan for a number of years; read and speak Japanese.

Also a longtime antique car enthusiast, especially Cadillac-La Salle. Have some experience with antique auto body restoration and auto painting.

Formerly active with an IPMS chapter in Denver.

Editor of the Japanese aircraft special interest group newsletter for IPMS-USA, Asahi Journal, 1998-2003.

Getting reacquainted with plastic models after a long hiatus. Not a speedy builder. Independent-minded attorney.