DocF225
Member
Greetings, 
Since I'm new here, I thought I should introduce myself.
My name is Bill Wiseman (though most people know me as Doc) and I'm a modelholic.
I built my first model at 4 years of age and have been at it without interruption for 36 years.
I have just recently become serious about painting figures. I had painted figures for dioramas with limited sucess. I have finished about 10 figures and have another half dozen in progress. I have found a fondness for 54 MM figures; mostly Knights and Ancients (Vikings, Celts & Romans) and for Busts. I have also dabbled in 120 MM and large vinyls.
The Joke around the clubs I belong to is that I build anything that comes in a cardboard box. Which is somewhat true. I'll build anything somebody pays me to build. i build for commission which helps pay for my obsession. I have models in Museums and Private collections around the country.
When I build for myself I build:
Armor- WWII Allied especially Russian, and Modern Russian and Israeli.
Heavy Commercial Vehicles- Wreckers, Fire/Rescue apparatus, and Earth Movers
Aircraft - WWI Fighters, US Navy and Marine Corps all eras
Automotive- NON NASCAR Race cars, NHRA, F1, SCCA, WRC, ALMS
On a more personal note, I'm originally from San Diego CA; the son of a career US Navy man. I grew up on bases all over the world and on my mother's family's Dairy farm in upstate NY. I spent the school year with my parents (where ever they were) and summers on the farm.
I served 13 years in the US Navy starting as an Aviation Boatswains Mate and cross rating to Corpsman (hence "Doc"). I served as a Medic with the Marines in Beruit, Bosnia, Panama, and Desert Storm. I also spent 2 years on a shore assignment with the Corpsman Assignment Center at the National Medical Center in Bethesda. During that time I was sent on temporary assignments all over the world.
I am married 15 years (today as a matter of fact) to a VERY understanding woman. We have no children though we raise, train and show Austrailian Shepherds.
I am a Lieutenant in the City of Newburgh Fire Department where I'm currently assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit.
I belong to IPMS USA where I am the President Elect of IPMS Mid Hudson Valley. I belong to AMPS through their Connecticut Chapter. A member of HMGS (Historical Miniatuers Gaming Society), and MFCA. I am also a member of the Town of Newburgh Model Car Club.
When I'm not building models, I'm a student Pilot with 10 hours, I'm a Masters Degree Candidate in Fire Protection Management, and I am a student of History and Ancient and Eastern Philosophies .
Bored Yet??
Enough about me let's talk figures!
Since I'm new here, I thought I should introduce myself.
My name is Bill Wiseman (though most people know me as Doc) and I'm a modelholic.
I built my first model at 4 years of age and have been at it without interruption for 36 years.
I have just recently become serious about painting figures. I had painted figures for dioramas with limited sucess. I have finished about 10 figures and have another half dozen in progress. I have found a fondness for 54 MM figures; mostly Knights and Ancients (Vikings, Celts & Romans) and for Busts. I have also dabbled in 120 MM and large vinyls.
The Joke around the clubs I belong to is that I build anything that comes in a cardboard box. Which is somewhat true. I'll build anything somebody pays me to build. i build for commission which helps pay for my obsession. I have models in Museums and Private collections around the country.
When I build for myself I build:
Armor- WWII Allied especially Russian, and Modern Russian and Israeli.
Heavy Commercial Vehicles- Wreckers, Fire/Rescue apparatus, and Earth Movers
Aircraft - WWI Fighters, US Navy and Marine Corps all eras
Automotive- NON NASCAR Race cars, NHRA, F1, SCCA, WRC, ALMS
On a more personal note, I'm originally from San Diego CA; the son of a career US Navy man. I grew up on bases all over the world and on my mother's family's Dairy farm in upstate NY. I spent the school year with my parents (where ever they were) and summers on the farm.
I served 13 years in the US Navy starting as an Aviation Boatswains Mate and cross rating to Corpsman (hence "Doc"). I served as a Medic with the Marines in Beruit, Bosnia, Panama, and Desert Storm. I also spent 2 years on a shore assignment with the Corpsman Assignment Center at the National Medical Center in Bethesda. During that time I was sent on temporary assignments all over the world.
I am married 15 years (today as a matter of fact) to a VERY understanding woman. We have no children though we raise, train and show Austrailian Shepherds.
I am a Lieutenant in the City of Newburgh Fire Department where I'm currently assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit.
I belong to IPMS USA where I am the President Elect of IPMS Mid Hudson Valley. I belong to AMPS through their Connecticut Chapter. A member of HMGS (Historical Miniatuers Gaming Society), and MFCA. I am also a member of the Town of Newburgh Model Car Club.
When I'm not building models, I'm a student Pilot with 10 hours, I'm a Masters Degree Candidate in Fire Protection Management, and I am a student of History and Ancient and Eastern Philosophies .
Bored Yet??
Enough about me let's talk figures!
