"Ahhh,... I love the smell of lacquer thinner, super glue, paint fumes, and sanding dust in the morning....good to be back in the saddle! "
Hi guys and gals: I am an old Iowa Hawkeye who is just about retired from his law practice of 33 years. I was a high school teacher for 10 years in central Iowa before going to the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1979. (But I am NOT a Husker fan...am strictly an Iowa fan. At age 66, I finally again have time to climb back into the old armor/air modeling saddle. I have not ridden that horse since about 1975, when I started armor modeling with Tamiya kits...several of those were their rc tank kits; one I still have today.
Boy, have techniques changed! I am just this year learning some of the new weathering/painting skills and washes which go way beyond just the old dry-brushing done several years ago. I have recently expanded my paints to include mainly AMMO Mig, Vallejo, LifeColor, and Model Master acrylics, as well as exploring Windsor and Newton oil washes). I find that creating an armor diorama after weeks of planning, assembling, and painting, at my age is perhaps more satisfying than sex.... well, maybe almost better.
I look forward to learning from all of you, and hope to take my modeling to the next level.....I know I have a long way to go. I thought I should post a few pics of my work from this year....so you would have a idea of modeling areas where I need improvement and advice. I am not thin-skinned, guys, so no need to worry that I will "abandon ship" from this forum when the first constructive tip or criticism is sent my way...
Well, here goes.... I will try to figure out how to post some pics show some of my favorite builds.... Robert