Howdy gang. I figure it wouldn't be a
bad idea to tell you a little about the
crazy modeler with the big doggie. To
start off, I'm the Creative Services
supervisor for the Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury. What's a Police Jury you
ask? Well, it's just like the county
commissioners office. I'm a commercial
artist who learned the sign painting
trade from my dad. I'm proud to call
myself a sign painter because I grew
up learning how hand letter signs.
I've been married to the most wonderful wife for the last 13 years. Renee is my best friend
and very supportive of my hobby. I love her dearly. In 2004 we were blessed with a walking
talking miracle from heaven, Ian Brody Loup. Born 3 months early, he spent the first 112 day
in the NICU. After that, he was in and out of the hospital, mostly in, undergoing 15 surgeries
for shunt revisions due to hydrocephalus. He's a real fighter and never quit smiling the
whole time. He's my hero.
So, how did I get in to this wonderful hobby? Well, when I was a kid, my dad would say "Hey,
there's a war movie on." and come running. As a kid, I dove head first into military history.
During family vacations to Florida, mostly because that's were my older brothers and sisters
wanted to go, we would always have to stop at the USS Alabama for me. And what was my
first model kit? The Alabama, of course! I also got to visit the Seawolf Park and the Alamo
on separate vacations, too. All things I want to share with my son. When I found out that my
future brother-in-law was serving on the Nimitz, I was in hog heaven. And then, once they
were married and to be stationed at Pensacola NAS, oh boy. I saw the old Lex when they
were still flying off her. My interest in military history has never left. When it comes to
modeling, I build a little of everything, ships, figures space, armor, aircraft, auto....everything.
While I do dabble in all model subjects, my heart will always be with ships. I look forward to
sharing my hobby with Ian. I cherish the time I spent on vacation and watching an old movie
with my dad. I hope to give the same memories to Ian.
