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In talking airplane things over with my doctor, the subject of building models came up. He suggested that I build a model and bring it in to him. Well, I had a 1/24 Spitfire from over 30 years ago (last time I worked on it) that was about 70% complete. Working several days a week, it took me almost two months to finish it. Hello to getting back into modeling. Things have changed since then not to mention myself. Not as steady as I once was. Thanks to FSM and the internet, I'm picking up on my old skills. You're never too old to get back into it. Currently building the 1/48 B-17G for a friend whose Dad piloted one in the 8th air force in WWII. Coming along great. So you Old Gaffers who used to build model airplanes, get back into it. Keeps your brain working and your fingers nimble.
Welcome back to the hobby.
So, what did the Doc say.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
First, I'm an Old Gaffer at 76. Used to do a lot of 54mm figures of all periods. Painting tartan kilts on the highland regiments was the toughest. Also the eyes. They make or break the figure. Favorite models were WWII armor, airplanes. Just stopped working on them for no specific reason in the early '70s. I have found kits of B-24J, F-4U, P-51, Boeing 247, 737, M-4 Sherman, M-3 Lee and a collection of old Scale Modler and Military Modler magazines that sold for a $1.00 at the time.
Doc was real please with the Spitfire. He keeps itm on his desk.
Welcome back to the hobby and Welcome to the Forums. Lots of "Old Guys" (like me,71) on the Forums. Loads of great guys on here that are ready and willing to help out when needed. We like to see lots of photos.
Jim
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.
Listening to you guys gives me hope. If i can get another 30 years of modelling in, i might actually clear my stash.
At 58 I'm hoping to have another 50-75 yrs so to build everything in the current stash.
On the bench: So many hanger queens.
back and it's so warming to see such different ages of builders.
Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.
On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38
In the Hanger: A bunch of kits
Follow Ted Sturgeon’s dictum: Ask the next question. And theone after that. And the one after THAT! Ad infinitum. Assume that you’veachieved whatever goal you are now pursuing. WHAT COMES NEXT?
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.
Никто не Забыт (No one is Forgotten)Ничто не Забыто (Nothing is Forgotten)
Yuri ... So you Old Gaffers who used to build model airplanes, get back into it. Keeps your brain working and your fingers nimble.
... So you Old Gaffers who used to build model airplanes, get back into it. Keeps your brain working and your fingers nimble.
Done. Back in at 63 after a 49 year hiatus. I've built two and have two working and a brand new stash building up already ... Welcome back.
Flight deck: Hasegawa 1:48 P-40E; Tamiya 1:48 A6M2 N Type 2 ('Rufe')
Elevators: Airfix 1:72 Grumman Duck; AM 1:72 F-4J
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