yes, i'm back into the hobby after a 30+ year hiatus--my how things have changed!!!
first off, i decided 4 yrs ago to " get with the program, again" after my retirement AND
a lot more time to indulge--over these past years, i've followed the hobby thru FSM, MMIR,
and other mags, as well as the internet--sadly, tho, i've not been able to enjoy the
convenience of a LOCAL HOBBY SHOP!!! both out of business
at any rate, over these past years, i've purchased several kits to occupy my time and find
it very relaxing & enjoyable---my modeling talents leave a great deal of room for improvement,
which brings me to some questions for the FORUM ---
1. any idea on " shelf life " of unopened super glue??? i've purchased quite a supply from different
stores when on sale---
2. i'm ready to " step up to an airbrush" and wonder about the air compressor--is it nec to buy
one strictly designed for an air brush or will a basic $79.95 unit from the HOME DEPOT work?
3. just getting into resin work--espec figures--what is best way/best tool for separating from the
"stub blocks"???
4. PHOTO ETCH--a curse or a blessing??? well i'ts a curse for me the few times i've tried to
work with it!!!! i have my ETCHMATE & can cut,trim & bend ok, but it's a pain to get these
items glued to the project-- too much glue--not enough glue, poor curing!!!--probably the
most frustrating activity for me---
5. finally, as a 67 year old " codger ", are there any more of you out there of my generation
who can relate to my rambling, but still very much enjoy " reaching back to childhood" or, as
my wife puts it " going thru my 7th midlife crisis" !!!!