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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: Rafael Berlin on May 16, 2021, 01:07:45 AM

Title: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Rafael Berlin on May 16, 2021, 01:07:45 AM: Hello everybody,

Here is a short introduction of myself. My name is Rafael and I'm living in Berlin - Germany. I'm 44 years old, and I started modelling 4 years ago.

My first completed model was the Revel Bentley Blower (of course not WW1). After that I felt that scale modelling could become my passion. I'm always trying out new things, which I learn from youtube tutorials or other modellers. Building time does not matter.

My first aircraft was a Bf 109E-3. Still not WW1, but already in the air.

In 2019/2020 I built the Jeannin Stahltaube from WnW. I'm a very slow builder. I love the details and that takes time. I love the technique and want to understand the functionality of every pipe, wire, ... Including research, e.g. asking and receiving special pictures from the Berlin Technik Museum, the project took over 1 year.

The built evoke my passion for the WW1 aircraft technique. I ordered some of the last remaining WnW kits :-\. Now I have work for the next few years.

Currently I'm building the AMC DH.2 from WnW. I started in Sep 2020 and most likely it will take some more months.

Just some days ago I found out about this phenomenal forum. I hope to find and share experience with some other "crazy" modellers and get (and maybe give) inspiration for future work.

Best Regards
Rafael
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Alexis on May 16, 2021, 01:38:50 AM: Guten Tag

Welcome to our neck of the woods :) Glad to have you have !

Alexis
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Borsos on May 16, 2021, 05:14:45 AM: Hello Raphael, welcome to the forum!
Please share your progress on the D. H. 2 with us!
I also spent many great hours in Kreuzberg walking through the Technikmuseum and explaining my patient wife every little bit of the WW1 aviation exhibition (also a great way to cure a hangover, but that’s a different story…)
Best regards,
Andreas
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Dave W on May 16, 2021, 11:13:50 AM: Hello Rafael

Welcome to the Forum. I hope you find much here to help with your modelling interests. We have a very helpful group of members so ask any questions - this is a very friendly model group.

regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: lcarroll on May 16, 2021, 12:07:52 PM: Welcome to the Forum Rafael, having just previewed your magnificent Taube I see there's not much to hold you back Here! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: pepperman42 on May 16, 2021, 01:02:56 PM: Enjoy the site!!

Steve
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: gbrivio on May 16, 2021, 02:56:27 PM: Welcome onboard.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Manni on May 16, 2021, 06:07:13 PM: Hallo Rafael,
Viel Spaß hier im Forum.
Hi, I wish you lots of fun in this forum. It is a great place of open minded people that share the same passion for aircraft. And, most important here are a lot of real friends to help each other, no matter what, who or how you are.
Bye Manni.
Greetings from Monheim am Rhein.
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Rafael Berlin on May 16, 2021, 08:36:27 PM: Thank you very very much to all of you for your warm welcome!!

Quote from: Borsos on May 16, 2021, 05:14:45 AM
Please share your progress on the D. H. 2 with us!

Thanks Andreas, I will do so ;)

Quote from: Manni on May 16, 2021, 06:07:13 PM
Greetings from Monheim am Rhein.
Viele Grüße aus Berlin ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Bughunter on May 16, 2021, 08:37:34 PM: A warm welcome Rafael!

Quote from: Rafael Berlin on May 16, 2021, 01:07:45 AM
I love the details and that takes time. I love the technique and want to understand the functionality of every pipe, wire, ...
Why does this sound so familiar? Welcome to the club 8)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Monty on May 20, 2021, 04:52:08 AM: Hi Rafael! A big welcome to the site! I have seen your posts already and you fit in just fine here! Slow builders are quite common around here..!! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Hello from Berlin
Post by: Dave Brewer on May 20, 2021, 01:29:59 PM: We sure are Monty! Welcome Rafael, your work is wonderful, it's great that you found your way to our forum.
Cheers,
Dave.