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  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Wolverhampton
Returning Modeller
Posted by AdrianUK on Monday, May 9, 2011 5:34 PM

Hello all,

Just a quick hello and wanted to say what a fantastic site this is, I've just returned to making models after a break of 25+ years and after browsing through the pages here thought I would join and hopefully get some good tips and maybe in time share some of my own.

I've decided to build 1:48 WWII aircraft, mainly as I think these aircraft are the best looking , but also as my eyesight is getting poorer I will be able to see a little better. So far I have gone out and bought mostly Tamiya kits with an odd Monogram thrown in, my collection only has 1 Spitfire, 2 BF 109's, 1 FW 190 and a HE111, though I just got hold of a B17.

Previously I did make mostly Sci-Fi with a dash of F-14 Tomcats to mix things up, in my youth I built straight from the box and never used after market or weathering details but now after reading posts on here I want to do lots more. So I will have lots of questions so please bear with me :)

On The Bench.....  Tamiya Lancaster

Started PreProduction...   Tamiya Mosquito

In The Hanger...  , HobbyCraft JU88-A4, Mobieus Ironman MK 3, Revell HE 111, , Revell B-17 Memphis Belle, , Dragon ME 262, Arado Ar 234, Eduard Tempest Mk V, Airfix Model club Me109 Ltd Edt, Academy F15 Iraq Freedom. Airfix 1:24th Mosquito

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted by SuppressionFire on Monday, May 9, 2011 7:16 PM

Welcome aboard!

This is the best site for modeling tips & techniques. Feel free to ask away! (Just try the archives search feature first, most basic modeling Q+A's have been answered previously)

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  • Member since
    June 2010
  • From: Austin, TX
Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, May 9, 2011 7:26 PM

Welcome aboard, Adrian!

AdrianUK

I've decided to build 1:48 WWII aircraft, mainly as I think these aircraft are the best looking , but also as my eyesight is getting poorer I will be able to see a little better. 

Advice - watch out for those 1/32 kits! Talk about seeing what you're doing!

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: San Antonio
Posted by MAJ Mike on Monday, May 9, 2011 7:33 PM

Welcome Sign There's a lot us guys who've been lured back to modeling by the erotic blandishments of styrene and paint thinner.

This is the best place for tips and techniques.  A certain amount of off-the-wall humor is available if you've got the huevos for it.

Enjoy!

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

  • Member since
    July 2009
  • From: lafayette la
Posted by 40.mm on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:45 AM

Welcome to the forum you have picked the right spot to land for tech, and info, on modeling. got a outstanding bunch of guys and gals here willing to help with all your modeling questions not to mention a few cutups..

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  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:14 AM

Welcome to the forums and back into the hobby. As has been said so well by MajMike there is some fun to be had here if your up to it.

Also any question you have will be answered, and you can pick up some great tips by lurking.


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  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by spadx111 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:22 AM

Welcome Sign to the forum.

Ron

  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Bedford, Indiana
Posted by AceHawkDriver on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:28 PM

Welcome!

Peace through superior firepower.

Brian

        

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Allentown, PA
Posted by BaBill212 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:45 PM

Greetings Adrian,, and Welcome!

Ask away, we are always happy to assist..............

Enjoy the ride!

 

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