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  • Member since
    April 2023
  • From: New mexico
New her but elsewhere not so new
Posted by John3M on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:17 AM

Looking forward to reading the posts. I have been modeling since 1958. I started with funny cars and slingshots. No airbrush back then. I went on to build scale wood sailing ships average size about 3 feet long, mostly war ships and fishing sloops. I did a lot of minute details on the ships like making my own rope with scale rope making machine i made myself and handmade blocks. I'm now going back to scale plastic models. I'm interested in WW2 tanks now. As a former pilot I have a great interest in WW2 combat aircraft as well. I have an intense interest in the war WW2 primarily because my uncles were in the war one became a POW he was captured and taken to a POW camp in China. While he was living, he told me many stories of his life prior to and during the war. My objective is to learn as much as I can to make my models look as they would have traversing the countryside during or after battle. 

 

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 3:28 PM

Hi John! Welcome to the Forums!

My favorites are WWI & WWII planes followed by sailing ships. But, I build anything that strikes my fancy at the time and my wallet says OK.

Had 2 uncles in WWII. One was in the merchant marines and the other was in a Gato class submarine. They got me started building models in 1946 (6 years old). Been building ever since.

You've come to the right place. The members here are very knowledgeable and ready to help with questions/problems. They have helped me out with quite a few questions over the years. Don't be afraid to ask. They don't bite. 

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
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:45 PM

Welcome aboard.  My grandfather was in WWII - coastal artillery in the English army (my mom was from Liverpool).  I do 70% planes and 30% cars more or less.  Look forward to seeing some of your builds.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    January 2020
  • From: Maryland
Posted by wpwar11 on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:52 PM

Would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall for some of those stories with your uncles.  Tons of knowledgeable folks here and some outstanding builds.  Ask away.  Everyone is happy to help.  Have fun and welcome to the forum.

Paul

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:19 PM

Welcome! when I came back to modeling I tried a little of everything and found some new interests.

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    April 2023
  • From: New mexico
Posted by John3M on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:53 PM

keavdog

Welcome aboard.  My grandfather was in WWII - coastal artillery in the English army (my mom was from Liverpool).  I do 70% planes and 30% cars more or less.  Look forward to seeing some of your builds.

 

do you have pictures to share of your grandad? He sounds like a very special person

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Thursday, April 13, 2023 8:00 AM

Hello John!

     Welcome to the forums! You build what you are most comfortable with. Enjoy the build and Build it your way!

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Friday, April 14, 2023 7:55 AM

Welcome to the forum, John!  I look forward to seeing your builds.

Best regards,

Brad

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

 

 

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