Hello all.

count_zero99uk

Member since
May 2017

Hello all.

Posted by count_zero99uk on Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:43 AM

Hi there,

Ive been trying to get into modeling (man that sounds terrible) for some time now but i suffer from severe depression and anxiety which at times really messes up my plans.

I started building kits and putting some basic paint on them for wargaming with friends but ive been wanting to spend more time on individual kits.

As usual ive bought a lot of stuff and not managed to get much done with it as im worried it will be wrong. I will most likely ask a lot of questions and maybe the same stuff again and again.

I have an interest in a lot of things and tend to build what I think looks good. At the moment im planning on building some helo's for our Vietnam war games, but as i said im wanting to up the detail on them in both painting and quality for me.

Anyway im 40 and from Yorkshire, UK. And i look forward to being a part of the community.

Cheers

Brian.

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Bish

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

Posted by Bish on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:39 AM

WElcome aboard, nice to have another Brit in the gang.

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

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:52 AM

I'm disabled and suffer from those issues and much much more as well on a daily basis. I build WWII Aircraft. And some jets. This hobby has saved my life! I'm not saying this will happen to you too but give it a go and work hard at it. I've only been doing this for two years and it has taken the sun and opened the clouds.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 11:33 AM

Welcome to the Forums Brian! Glad to have you with us!

Don't be afraid to ask questions here. The members are always ready to help with questions/problems. Relax, sit back and enjoy the hobby.

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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count_zero99uk

Member since
May 2017

Posted by count_zero99uk on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:19 PM

Thanks :-)

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:03 PM

Welcome to the Forums!

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Eagle90

Member since
November 2010
From: Florida-West Central

Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:42 AM

Welcome to the forums! And as some have expressed, others of us here has things of our own that we deal with. I lost my wife of over 25 years in 2015, so I know what you mean about depression. But like Toshi said, this hobby is a life saver. Me doing models is my happy place. LOL! So jump on in, have fun and don't worry about asking questions...I've technically been building for over 30 years and I still ask questions! LOL! Glad to have you on the forums!

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:45 AM

Hello and welcome aboard

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ManCityFan

Member since
September 2016
From: Albany, New York

Posted by ManCityFan on Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:22 AM

Hello, and welcome. I am fairly new to kit building, and also suffer from "perfectionistic paralysis" in which I get so concerned about doing the kit to perfection that I end up doing nothing. You will see examples of kit building on this forum that are absolutely phenomenal, but please bear in mind that these are very experienced builders who have put a lot of time into learning their skills. Ask questions, watch videos on youtube, follow works in progress, but most of all, dig in. You will learn best by making your own mistakes. One of the great benefits of kit building is that it allows you to focus on the kit, and clear your mind of life issues for a while. There is a wealth of information on this forum, and the members are friendly and helpful. Enjoy!

Dwayne or Dman or just D. All comments are welcome on my builds.