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Greetings! Returning to planes after nearly 40 years.

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  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: East Peoria, IL
Greetings! Returning to planes after nearly 40 years.
Posted by stoutfella on Monday, February 27, 2012 8:08 PM

Hello,

Like many of you, I spent a number of adolescent years building model airplanes before life got in the way. Over the past 10 years or so, I put together a few of the old Aurora monster model re-issues and dabbled in model railroading. At a train fair a couple of years ago, someone was selling the Monogram SBD and Kingfisher models for five bucks each. After the last monster model, I got a sudden itch to work on the planes. I build dozens of the old Monogram kits in my youth, and my last build had been the P-38 back in the mid-70s. So far, I've finished the SBD and the P-47 "Bug" (given to me for Christmas by my son, who says he wants me to show him how to do this stuff on the next one). I plan to build WWII birds in 1/48, always my favorite scale. I'm enjoying my return to the hobby and plan to post some pics one of these days.

Cheers,

Stoutfella

Cheers,

Stoutfella

On the bench: 1/48 Tamiya Bristol Beaufighter

On deck: 1/48 Tamiya P51-B

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, February 27, 2012 8:16 PM

Welcome back to the hobby and Welcome to the Forums. We have a lot of great guys out there who are ready and willing to help anyone with their questions and problems. The only catch is that we like to see lots of photos. Showing the kids, or in my case the grandkids, what it's all about and how to build is really great. Maybe we'll see one or both of you at a show sometime.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington, DC
Posted by TomZ2 on Monday, February 27, 2012 8:52 PM

“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.”
— Erasmus, a.k.a. Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, (October 27, 1466 - July 12, 1536)
Erasmus didn’t buy plastic models. Welcome Sign

Occasional factual, grammatical, or spelling variations are inherent to this thesis and should not be considered as defects, as they enhance the individuality and character of this document.

  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: Edmonton, Alberta
Posted by Griffin on Monday, February 27, 2012 9:21 PM

stoutfella
(given to me for Christmas by my son, who says he wants me to show him how to do this stuff on the next one)

This I like!

Welcome to the Forum. Welcome Sign Have your son start an account too. That way he can learn from lots of "Dads" who may be able to help.

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Monday, February 27, 2012 10:02 PM

Welcome ,looking forward to seeing some of your builds!

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