New guy here

rommelkiste

Member since
February 2013
From: Podunkville, USA

New guy here

Posted by rommelkiste on Friday, May 3, 2013 2:51 PM

Hello guys! I have been glooin' and building kits for a little over 45 years and still enjoy it. My eyes are not holding up to the hobby as well as I would like but I deal with it and it just takes me longer on projects than it used to. Most of my modeling has been automotive. In the late 90's I got kind of bored and tried my hand at some armor after seeing so many nice builds in FSM. I wish I could say my projects looked like the ones in the magazine but I did have fun! The last few years it has been more automotive subjects of all types. I find new ways to do things from ALL of you builders. I am now retired and my "Job" is this hobby. Since I have been here, I have picked up more than a few new tricks from you guys, I would mention who you were if I could remember your names so I will just say Thanks! to all of you. I like to model all kinds of F1, Indy, sports and road racing cars. I dont do many ricers, but I now have the BRE 240Z on the bench as a break from a 1/12 F1 Ferrari. When a project starts to feel like a real job, I go to something else for a while and then pick up again. I'm sure some of you do the same. Like to hear from some of you, always nice to meet new modelers.

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gregbale

Member since
March 2003
From: Towson MD

Posted by gregbale on Friday, May 3, 2013 3:23 PM

Welcome to the funhouse! I can sympathize on the vision issue (it's frustrating to hold something six inches away, and have it look like it's at arm's length), but there are a bunch of good magnifying options out there. Would love to see some of your work if you've got pics to share.

Jump in and join the fun!

Greg

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"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."

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sub revolution

Member since
September 2009
From: Guam

Posted by sub revolution on Friday, May 3, 2013 3:32 PM

Welcome! If I may suggest, I believe there is an automotive group build going on right now. Take a look in the group build section and jump in!

-Budd

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, May 3, 2013 3:49 PM

Welcome to the forum. Yeah I hear what youre screamin' about eyesight. Mines just starting to go so I'm enjoying it while it lasts. Good to have you here, Joe

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Friday, May 3, 2013 4:09 PM

Welcome aboard. If you don't already use one, I would strongly recommend a magnifying head band, such as an optivisor. When I came back into the hobby I found my eyes were aching trying to focus and I got one of these and now its never off my head.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

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Eagle90

Member since
November 2010
From: Florida-West Central

Posted by Eagle90 on Friday, May 3, 2013 9:43 PM

Welcome! I know what you mean about the eyes. Had to purchase on optivisor type setup myself. Well worth the investment. I love mine and I can do so much more now detail wise. I look forward to seeing your cars. I am amazed at how you car guys get such awesome finishes! So post pics, we love pics!

Eagle90

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rommelkiste

Member since
February 2013
From: Podunkville, USA

Posted by rommelkiste on Friday, May 3, 2013 10:20 PM

Thanks for the welcome you guys! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one with "Old" eyesight. I have learned to work through wearing trifocals AND an optivisor! Sometimes it gets confusing where to look but I get by. If you guys love pics, I'll see if I can round up some of my gloo-bomb shots.

Nothing ever fits……..and when it does, its the wrong scale.

To make mistakes is human. To blame it on someone else shows management potential.

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Friday, May 3, 2013 11:13 PM

I know what you're talking about, rommelkiste: contacts, reading glasses and an optivisor, all at once. And welcome to the Forum.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:48 AM

Welcome to the Forums! Lots of us suffer from the same ailments. I use 2.5 Reading glasses through a large lighted magnifying glass. Also have a case of very shaky hands. Been building 66 of my 72 years. I build whatever strikes my fancy at the time. Enjoying what you do is 99% of the hobby. So, sit back, take a sip of your favorite beverage, and keep building. Oh, they were right about liking to see lots of pics.

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.

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littletimmy

Member since
July 2012
From: Douglas AZ

Posted by littletimmy on Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:35 PM

Welcome ! Eyes going south you say...... I'm up to a 3x magnification pair of reading glasses....... AND a Optivisor with a 5x lens in it !!! ( Man those ants look like people ! )

Jump on in.... the forums are a great place to find new tips. Or view the build progress of others.

Did anybody mention we like pictures ???

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