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    February 2023
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Posted by Coach B on Sunday, February 19, 2023 11:39 PM

New to the group and I've gotten back into modeling in the last few months as a relaxing hobby. My normal preference is 1/48 aircraft....mostly because when you're the guy who wears. XXXL gloves, the smaller builds are really tough. Looking forward to learning weathering techniques and how to build smarter. Thanks in advance for any advice. 

If I ever stop learning, then I'll stop building.

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Monday, February 20, 2023 11:46 AM

Coach B

New to the group and I've gotten back into modeling in the last few months as a relaxing hobby. My normal preference is 1/48 aircraft....mostly because when you're the guy who wears. XXXL gloves, the smaller builds are really tough. Looking forward to learning weathering techniques and how to build smarter. Thanks in advance for any advice. 

Welcome back to the hobby, Coach, and welcome to the forum!

I build 1/48 scale aircraft, too (among other things), so I look forward to seeing your builds.

If I can offer any advice, it's to remember that it's a hobby, so you should enjoy what you're doing at any time.  Even as you look at others' work, and compare your own, remember to build what you like, the way you like (as an old modeler once said).

Best regards,

Brad

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Monday, February 20, 2023 11:47 AM

Welcome!  I prefer 1/48 aircraft as well unless I'm building the really big birds like airliners.  Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Monday, February 20, 2023 2:23 PM

Welcome Sign

Nice to have you, Coach.

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, February 20, 2023 6:48 PM

Welcome to the Forums Coach! Welcome back to the hobby.

I'm still learning after building for 76 of my 82 years thanks to the members here. Great bunch of people who are very knowledgeable and helpful. 

My favorites are WWI & WWII planes followed by sailing ships. 

Stay Safe.

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.

  • Member since
    February 2023
Posted by Coach B on Monday, February 20, 2023 10:16 PM

Thank you for all of the warm welcomes, much appreciated!

If I ever stop learning, then I'll stop building.

  • Member since
    June 2018
  • From: Ohio (USA)
Posted by DRUMS01 on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:52 PM

Hello 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

 

  • Member since
    January 2021
Posted by JoeSMG on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:33 AM

Welcome Coach - You've come to the right place for inspiration and tips. So many amazing artists here - vary humbling.

- Joe the SMG

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:09 AM

Welcome Aboard, Coach!

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:37 AM

Welcome to the group from Florida.

If I build aircraft it's normally 1/48th and then it's usually the aircraft I have been around.  I also go tinto ships and S.F. kits, sometimes modifyinf other kits, usually ships, into some kind of space craft.

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