Been modelling for around 60 years - took a while before I found out there were other manufacturers than Airfix. Some ships, cars, AFVs but mostly aircraft. 72nd is by far the dominant scale but have dabbled in 48th in recent years. Saw another post about Betta Bilda - still have most of mine in the loft. Also the slot car sets (MRRC) but sadly gave these away.
My modelling gradually improved over the years, having seen what others produce but my particular zenith has probably been reached and am in awe of what I've seen here and elsewhere online. Main thing is to enjoy the modelling and, while admiring the tremendous work of others, not to let it pull me back into the shadows.
In recent years have loosely worked on themes e.g. WWII Japanese army and navy aircraft but biggest project has been a/c that flew in the Korean conflict in the early '50s.
Getting (re) started
- DavidWomby
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Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome!
Nice collection you have there.
David
Nice collection you have there.
David
- JamesPerrin
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Welcome to the forum. Interesting collection of aircraft they look great.
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(2024 A:B 5:2) (2023 13:8:7) (2022 21:11) (2021 15:8) (2020 8:4:4)
(2024 A:B 5:2) (2023 13:8:7) (2022 21:11) (2021 15:8) (2020 8:4:4)
Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome to our little corner of the www. Enjoy your dtayy.
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
- iggie
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Welcome to the forum! That's a great looking collection of aircraft
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
- TeeELL
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Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome aboard Islander
Tony
The older I get the better I was!
Current build:
Airfix 1:72 Javelin FAW9
Particular modelling interests:
Cuban Airforce aircraft, 29(F) Sqn aircraft, Aircraft I’ve flown
The older I get the better I was!
Current build:
Airfix 1:72 Javelin FAW9
Particular modelling interests:
Cuban Airforce aircraft, 29(F) Sqn aircraft, Aircraft I’ve flown
Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome and you are so right when you say it's about enjoying modelling. Hope you enjoy your stay.
It's only pain, work through it.
- JohnRatzenberger
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Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome aboard, that is a great looking collection, looking forward to seeing more.
John Ratzenberger
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
Re: Getting (re) started
Welcome to our little playpen. Great collection you have there. Looking forward to seeing more of your builds.
All the best
Greg
All the best
Greg
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
Albert Einstein
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
Albert Einstein
- beany
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Re: Getting (re) started
Lovely looking collection of aircraft. Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to the forum. Love the collection of early Cold War aircraft
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Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!
Wherever there's danger, wherever there's trouble, wherever there's important work to be done....I'll be somewhere else building a model!