Dave Epstein
| ASM Member Since: | 1999 |
| Division: | Masters |
| Day Job: | Disabled/Retired |
| Online Profiles: | Agapemodelers.com, IPMS USA, Scalemates and a bunch others |
| Modeler of the Year Winner: | Yes |
| Model of the Year Winner: | Yes |
| E-Board (current/past): | Pro-tem, Contest Director, Vice President, 2017-2021 |
Background
How/when did you get started?
1965, 7 years old my dad got me a 1/48 Lindberg Curtiss Jenny which the yellow outline was still visible on the back patio last time I was there.
What do you like to build?
Mostly 1/48 Aircraft, props and jets, but I do delve into armor, ships, and Sci-Fi occasionally.
How many models have you built?
In my lifetime, won’t even field a guess. Last year, 26, now I usually produce about one every 3 to 6 days. There are over 350,mostly A/C on display throughout my home.
How many models do you build a year on average?
20-30
How often do you work on models?
Daily
Who are your favorite modeling influencers on YouTube?
Just the guys and gals here in ASM and on line @ Agapemodelers.com.
Bench
What are your favorite tools?
Tamiya Extra Thin cement.
What are your favorite paints?
Model Master enamels.
What is your airbrush of choice?
Paasche H.
Where do you build?
In my bedroom, this triples as my modeling room, computer room and sleeping quarters. (I live with a friend in his spare bedroom).
Stash Management
What’s your favorite build?
1/48 Special Hobby X-15.
What’s your dream build?
All the kits in my stash before I kick the bucket!
How large is your pile of shame (unbuilt kits)?
+/- 350
Do you have a build horror story, accident, or mistake that haunts you?
A 1/48 Tamiya Shinden kit that fought me in every way imaginable. I put it up many times until finally I was at my wits end with the kit, smashed it all back into the box, took it out back and watched it burn… Not my most favorite decision or memory…
Accolades
Do you compete outside of ASM contests?
Yes, I have won several awards at Chili-Con IV, the 2018 Nats in Phoenix, The State Fair during 2017 thru 2018.
Have you been published in a trade magazine (picture or article)?
No.
What’s your biggest accomplishment in modeling?
My 2017-2018 string of Awards from our local club up to the 2018 Nationals. And setting a club record for points accrued in the 2018 year.
Misc
Anything else to share?
I have enjoyed being a club member and sharing ideas, jokes and skills, the camaraderie and serving on the e-board, which I plan to delve back into soon if elected.
