The first movie I saw in a theater was Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1971 re-release). The first grown-up book I read was "War Fish" by George Grider.
Built hundreds of plastic kits growing up. Saw an article on The SubCommittee in the mid 90's and joined. Began first foray into radio controlled subs in 1998.
Currently drive a 1/96 USS Thresher and 1/96 USS Jefferson City. Building a Custom Replicas 1/32 Disney Nautilus and HMK 1/72 Permit.