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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: ETG on November 17, 2012, 10:07:43 AM
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Dear group,
Let me introduce myself.
I am Erik te Groen, 46, single and one of my hobbies is scale modeling, both in paper and plastic. I design and build paper space
models (and some other types of models) and make them available for free on my website www.ariespapermodels.nl .
I built my first model at the age of seven, although until the age of ten, I did not build a lot, ofcourse. However, it was soon clear,
I had found an interest, that I would keep to this very day.
My uncle was the one who REALLY got me hooked on scale modeling, since he was the one who gave me a kit every two or four weeks.
He and my aunt would visit, mostly on Friday evenings, and I had to go to bed, I was only eight or nine. Very often, when I walked
into the living room the next morning, a scale model would be waiting for me, on the table. It was always a surprise what he had bought
for me. When I think back about the models I've built, and what they are worth now....man.....I should have put them in a safe! Most,
if not all of those models ended up in the bin or had a fire cracker inside, on January 1st... What was I thinking......
My interest is in airplanes and formula 1 cars, but I have build just about every type of kit in existance. Ships, cars, tanks, airplanes,
you name it, I've built it. Wood, paper, resin, metal and plastic. In my stash I have three vacuform kits, this type of modeling will be new
to me. Thanks to the unlimited info on internet, it should not be too difficult. Needless to say I have built models in every scale.
Scale modeling is just something to keep me busy, and happy. I do not build museum quality pieces nor have I ever produced a model,
worthy of entering a contest, although I am contemplating to test my skills and try really hard to produce a winning model.
1:32nd scale models are drawing my attention, more and more, especially World War 1 airplanes. The amount of colours, camo schemes
and different types of airplanes are overwhelming. These airplanes look far more appealing to me than WW2 airplanes and what came after.
The level of skills, techniques and patience that is needed to produce a stunning model is also very appealing, it really adds a challenge.
I signed up because I can not think of a better place to share information then this forum, on (one of?) the best website(s) about WW1 modeling !!!
Cheers,
Erik.
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Welcome to the forum, Erik! You have an interesting modeling background. I look forward to seeing your projects here on these pages.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hello Erik and welcome to the forum, I'm so happy that you decided to join the group. Thank you for the very interesting story of your modeling career, it brings back a lot of memories for me.
Thank you also for your kind words regarding my forum and website, we have a wonderful group of people here with some very talented modelers all willing to share their knowledge with the other members. I look forward to seeing your work posted here soon, I'm sure you will be very excited with the WW1 aircraft models which are now available and with the promise of many more to come.
Des.
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Erik,
Welcome to what I am sure will prove to be the perfect place to divert your skills and modelling experience to the WWI era. As Des says we have the right mix of good folks, talented members, and most important, a willingness to share that you'll truly enjoy.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Erik,
Welcome!
Looking forward to seeing some of your builds in the near future.
Cheers,
Bob Von Buckle ;)
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Enjoy the site Erik. Lots to absorb here.
Steve
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Thank you all !
I have absorbed a lot already! I have been visiting this website very often, over the last few months. I have read literally everything on this
website and studied every picture many times. Today I ordered some of that brass micro tube. That dark monofilament fishing line is still
hard to get, but I may have found a website where I can order. Soon, I shall order the upgrade kit for the Sopwith Camel I want to build. I shall keep you informed via another, proper thread.
See you then.
Erik.
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Hello and welcome Erik.
Lots of interesting stuff on your website!
Andrew
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Hello Eric:
Welcome to the site. Lots of talented modellers here ready and willing to share information. I enjoyed reading your Bio, it is always interesting to see how our fellow modelers got into the hobby and why they chose to come back and work in this genre.
WWI modeling requires a whole different approach to modeling than any other genre and I find it more enjoyable and rewarding. I look forward to seeing your work here.
Best
Mark
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Erik,
Hello and welcome aboard my friend. I'm glad you've joined this merry band of modelers. I see you're also interested in Card kits and Vacuform kits as well. There are some truly awesome WW I Card kits available in 1/33 and 1/32 scales.So if you build up one of these beauties please will free to post them here too. Very much looking forward to seeing your first project posted here soon.
HIghest Regards,
Gregory Jouette