Hi Folks!
I'm 32, In California, have wife and dog. I'm a Restaurant Manager. I remember building exactly 4 models in my childhood (A snap-tite battleship, 2 jets, and a Trike that someone got for me for Christmas. They all turned out disastrous, as my skill and patience as a child did not measure up to my ambition.
I hadn't built a model in 22 years or so. Christmas 2010, a buddy bought me a Revell '57 Chevy model (1/25) because I want to eventually restore the actual car in my lifetime. He got me the model because he wanted me to build a "concept" type model. In building the '57, I remembered how much I really enjoy modeling, and maybe now have the patience to produce better results. So I dove in. Fortunately, There's a craft store down the street that has a decent selection of stuff to start with. I also order the more specific stuff online.
My wife is amazingly accepting of my new hobby. All she asks is that I clean up after myself, and keep the mess contained. She also asks that I find something to do with the models I finish. I figure the best thing to do is planes, which I can hang from the ceiling, therefore, not taking up space in our tiny place.
WWII propeller driven aircraft is something that has always interested me, but also something that I know little about. In building, I also hope to give myself an education. I figure I'll start by building smaller, single engine fighters, and work my way up to a B-17, which has always been my favorite WWII plane. The smaller planes will not only give me some practice, but also give me time to research this era, and develop my skills.
Here's a list of models I am either working on or have purchased with intent to build. I chosen to stick with Revell plastic kits at the moment, since that's what's most available at the store down the street, they are inexpensive, and are what I have had the most exposure to.
On the table:
1. Revell '57 chevy Bel-air hardtop - 1/25 (just needs body paint, on hold for the moment)
2. Revell Corsair F4U 1/48 (almost done, probably finish tonight)
3. Revell Messerschmitt Bf109G-10 1/48 (just started)
In the box:
4. Revell AG Germany 1/48 B-17F "Memphis Belle"
In the clutches of the evil UPS:
5. Tamiya 1/48 A6M3 Type 32 Zero
6. Revell 1/48 B-24D Liberator
I've been lurking for about the last month, and the posts I've read are simply inspiring, seeing some of the pictures and abilities of the people on here. I figured it was about time to stop lurking, and start posting. I'll put up some pics of the Corsair once I'm done with it.