Jean Paul, 52, of Douai, France, has been modeling since he was 13. He is a school accountant but has also been busy in print media as a reviewer for Replic magazine. Serving as a spotter and news correspondent for the Armée de l’Air allowed him to report on meetings and events at Cambrai air base, where he got a close view of Mirage F1 and 2000 jets. His documentation and research appear in books and have been used for decal design. He favors 1/48 and 1/32 scale aircraft but says sharing tips and his passion for the hobby is as interesting as building the models.