Been out of the hobby for a long time

U_ser_ID

Member since
March 2019

Been out of the hobby for a long time

Posted by U_ser_ID on Saturday, March 2, 2019 11:47 AM

My name is Anthony, used to build kits when I was a wee lad, currently 43 yrs old and wanting to get back into building again. I have a cool idea for a semi but needed guidance so decided I would join a forum. I'm looking forward to having time in life to learn from everyone here and build some cool kits .I have three children, 1 1/2 - 6 yrs old so as you can imagine the wifey and I stay busy just maintaining.

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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, March 4, 2019 11:55 AM

Many of the semi kits are reissues from long ago. There are some military ones that are high quality and some of the European companies like Italeri and Revell of Germany have some as well too.

Asking this question in the truck/automotive forum may help get a better answer than I can give you.

Welcome Sign

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Est.1961

Member since
July 2008

Posted by Est.1961 on Monday, March 4, 2019 12:04 PM

Hi Anthony and welcome thought I had submitted my reply. Remember when mine were that age but time flies; they're 21, 15 and 12 now and look on me as a taxi driver and no longer the font of all wisdom. Wasn't a prolific builder over those years but this is a great hobby for chilling and remaining calm when all is chaos.

Joe

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, March 4, 2019 1:31 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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Bish

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

Posted by Bish on Monday, March 4, 2019 2:29 PM

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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crown r n7

Member since
August 2015
From: the redlands Fl

Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, March 4, 2019 3:03 PM

Hello Anthony

Nick.

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DRUMS01

Member since
June 2018
From: Ohio (USA)

Posted by DRUMS01 on Monday, March 4, 2019 3:25 PM

Hello Anthony and welcome to the forum.

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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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, March 4, 2019 4:24 PM

Welcome to the Forums!

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Monday, March 4, 2019 4:33 PM

3 kids under 6 and you have time to model? All the power to you! :) Welcome to the forum and back to the hobby.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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the Baron

Member since
September 2006
From: Bethlehem PA

Posted by the Baron on Monday, March 4, 2019 6:58 PM

Welcome to the forums! As you get back into the hobby, be sure to bring the kids along, give them a little exposure, and see if they get the bug, too.

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Best regards,

Brad

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Monday, March 4, 2019 7:32 PM

Hi Anthony! Welcome to the Forums and welcome back to the hobby. Glad to have you aboard.

I'm an old fart that's been building for 72 of my 78 years. Have 5 kids, 4 of them are in their 50's and the youngest is in his late 40's. Have one of the boys still building R/C planes, but none building plastic models.

I build whatever strikes my fancy and my wallet says OK. Favorites are WWI & WWII planes followed by sailing ships.

Enjoy. Don't be afraid to ask for help. That's what we're here for.

Jim Captain