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Hello modelers!
Posted by JurS on Monday, August 27, 2018 10:19 AM

Hello all, I have just joined the site after having lurked for a while, admiring the excellent work done by the members. Having been an avid Airfix kit builder in my youth, I have returned to the hobby now that I am retired and have more time. I am rather shocked by the amazing progress in standards on display, and a bit daunted to be honest. Still, willing to give it a try again.

I am interested in various subjects, aircraft, model figures and ships. Apart from that I am working on a model railway layout, not meant to be a model of any particular prototype but more as a way to see my collection of model locomotives in action.

Happy modelling!

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  • From: Atlanta Metro, Georgia
Posted by fright on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 12:06 PM

Welcome to the site!Pirate

Robert O

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 12:22 PM
Welcome, enjoy yourself. The thing about the forums is the more often you participate, the more you'll get out of it. i.e., post a question and vanish for days or weeks before checking back and interacting with those who tried to answer you and you'll end up being passed over. Ask a question, respond to those trying to help and interact with others and you'll almost always get help.
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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 12:23 PM

Welcome to the squirrel cage!Big Smile

Dive in, ask questions, and don't hesitate to show your work. We're all tinged by the same relatively harmless mania here, so you should find lots of kindred souls. Above all enjoy your time here.

And congratulations on your retirement!

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 2:30 PM

Welcome to the Forums!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by the Baron on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 4:51 PM

Welcome to the forums!  I look forward to seeing your build, including your model railroad.  Some may not think of it, but there is a lot of crossover between model railroading and scale modeling.  When I was a teenager, I had an oval layout on a 4'x8' plywood base, with an airstrip in the middle for my 1/72 airplanes.

Best regards,

Brad

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

 

 

fox
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Posted by fox on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 4:56 PM

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard.

Looking forward to seeing your work.

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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Posted by JurS on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:25 PM
Thanks for the welcome all! I haven't got much to show just yet, I have started a small ship model as a practice run, and am painting a few model soldiers. One thing I do notice is that everything looks a lot smaller than it used to!
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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:55 PM

JurS
One thing I do notice is that everything looks a lot smaller than it used to!

That has an all-too-familiar ring to it. If aging vision is a challenge [show of hands....] something like an Optivisor---or a cheap knock-off, like I use---can make a world of difference.

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:08 PM

 Welcome aboard... It is great to have another new name to the FSM family.

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Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:16 PM

Welcome to the forums! Welcome Sign Beer

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

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Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:17 PM

Welcome Sign

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3:29 AM

Welcome aboard.

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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Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 5:22 AM

Welcome Sign

 

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Posted by littletimmy on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:45 PM

Howdy !

JurS
I am interested in various subjects, aircraft, model figures and ships.

I have the same problem,... I see a kit of ANYTHING, and I build it.

JurS
Apart from that I am working on a model railway layout, not meant to be a model of any particular prototype but more as a way to see my collection of model locomotives in action.

OMG , You too ?    I'm just going to come out and say it..... sometime's  ...late at night ...( when no one is looking ) I use to just let my train's run around in circle's for hour's .   Let Lightning strick me down for not being "Prototypical" !

Welcome to FSM.

 

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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  • From: Ohio (USA)
Posted by DRUMS01 on Friday, August 31, 2018 3:36 PM

Hello and welcome to the group! There are alot of good people here to learn from and establish friendships with. Strech your legs and make yourself at home here.....

Ben

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

LAST COMPLETED:

1/35 Churchill Mk IV AVRE with bridge - DONE

NEXT PROJECT:

1/35 CH-54A Tarhe Helicopter

 

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  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Saturday, September 1, 2018 2:04 PM

Well ;

 It's nice to see you finally made it ! Welcome to the forums  ! T.B.

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Posted by JurS on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 12:30 PM
I have opened a thread in the Ships forum to show what I am working on.
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