I'm in awe

All youse yung fellers ! Gee , I built them out of wood , nails and stuff like that .That was the " GOOD OLD DAYS , oh and " HOBBY SHOP" what the heck was dat ? Youse is lucky  , I'm 70 by the way and still spend eight to ten hours at my bench fer clients sthuff . I am spellin rite ain't I ?

Now where did I put that Mc GUFFY reader. Ah ! dere it is .     tanker-builder

I wanted to quote on this thread, But, I Don't know how to quote more than one reply. See, I don't know everything either. I too, came back to modeling after a 25 year span. When i started looking at modeling, boy was I surprised. When I was growing up and building models, I thought the modeling companies knew all about their subjects, and they never made mistakes.. Boy was I wrong !!!!

BTW I am almost caught up to you guy's I'm 57 now. I never had an airbrush before, but I knew I woiuld need/want one., So I found one on Ebay for about $12 with shipping. Total piece of junk. So then i found one on ebay again and bought it (the best one Testors makes $$$) And I'm learning to use it as I go along. and if I'm not sure about something, I find someone  to ask. Like all the guys (and girls) here.

So Welcome Aboard and let the fun begin

Welcome aboard Offlaker. You sound like me 60 years old, three grown kids, getting back into modeling in awe with all the P E and resin detail parts that are out there and the kits.

I'm also learning new things  like down loading photos and posting photos, my computer skill's and modeling skill's have improved since I joined this forum. I've learned a lot from the members here

    Dave

Allo !

Das is fine that you should be here . Ya , das is goot ! Naw , we are always glad to share and have good times with new or returning modelers .WELCOME ABOARD !  Tanker-builder

The camera is the modelmaker's best friend.  Why?  Because when you take a picture from five feet away and then post the picture on line so that it's a 3" x 3" square, no one can see the gigantic thumb print on your paint job.  You can also take pictures of certain sides of the model that do NOT show the mistakes you made on the other side.

Eric

Thank you all for the encouragement and nice to meet you. I think I gave the wrong impression. I am excited to get back into the hobby. I even bought a fairly nice airbrush and compressor. I still suck at using it but will get better. My 30 year old tank model is coming along fairly well. I repaired the main gun which was broken in half. A new hinge was made for one of the hatches out of laminated shim stock. I tried some weathering on the top of the turret - came out pretty good (I think). I pulled of the radio from inside the turret and detailed it. I also made a new gun barrel shroud from real cloth.

I'm currently grinding off fake hand holds and such and making new ones from wire and staples. And most of this was inspired but looking at stuff you guys have posted. But I am still in awe!

I enjoyed littletimmy's story! Someone asked me if was a lady because I had asked if there are any lady modelers out there. Nope - I'm a 60 year guy with a wife and three grown kids.

If I knew how to attach a photo to this I would. I'll have read up on this and try again. Once again, thank you.

Welcome and I apologize for the question, but are you a lady? I ask this because of your question. I've seen other ladies here and there is some amazing talent.

im crap

the key is not to mind that im crap so it doesnt depress me much lol

Awwwww.... how cute! Your playing with toys.         She said.

  Shut up..... there complicated and intricate!!!        He said

  There toys and you need to grow up and get a life!!  Now go fix my car!!!    She said

  So I sold 3  finished models and paid cash to  get the parts she sooooo desperately needed.

I got you some more kits today...... are these O.K. ?  She asked.

Awwwww   modeling.......

Welcome to the gang! Don't let being in awe intimidate you...it's all about the enjoyment of building.

Glenn

Sensei is literally translated as “person born before another.”
  It’s nice to meet you.

 Welcome back to the hobby.

Like you I recently got back into the hobby too and  was amazed at the  painting techniques that put dry brushing to shame.

Then there are  the new kit offerings " unbelievable! "

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Just outside your comfort range (financial range)?

I got my 1st AB when I was 12.  It was the best investment I ever made.  My 1st job was a result of that airbrush.  Now, I use an AB daily at work to weather train cars.  I use a brush sparingly now, and mainly for weathering techniques or vary fine detail work.

Reid

Welcome to the Forums! Just jump in and get started building and posting pics of your builds. I'm 72, have been building since I was 6, and am still learning. Check for clubs in your area and sign up. Glad to have you aboard.

Jim

Welcome abouard. And please don't let it oput you off. As has been said, we all started at some point. And if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Welcome Offlaker,

I'm fairly new here myself and I agree with you, there is some awesome work being done here!  I'm one of the "older" guys mentioned and I am buying all kinds of stuff we didn't have when I was younger to try out.  The other modelers here are great and full of great advice that they are more then willing to share.  So welcome and remember......we like pics of the builds you are doing!

P.S. just last night, I used an airbrush for the first time!  Where has that been all my life!!!!!!!!

Despite the fine work going on here,no body is stuffy or intimidating,most are willing to help,and NO-ONE will mock a build.Post some builds and get some great encouragement and advice !!

Lady modelers,there are a few posting here

welcome. don't let it get in your head. EVERYONE here started where you are and, with us older guys, with not great kits, tools or paints.