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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: Lt. Bronson on July 13, 2020, 05:47:25 AM

Title: Hello from UK
Post by: Lt. Bronson on July 13, 2020, 05:47:25 AM

Hi, I'm Bill, been interested in modelling since primary school, really.  Made a lot of aircraft models as a teenager, mainly Airfix/Revell 1:72 scale. Got into mainly railway modelling after that with very long gaps but a few years ago now started making a few aircraft again.  By no means all WW1 but several 1:72 (camel, SE5, Albatros etc) and plugging slowly on with a 1:48th Eduard (Revell boxing) Bristol Fighter. Also going through a learning curve rigging biplanes with ez line. Some very basic airbrushing goes on.  That's where I am currently.

Watching Blue Max during lock down has helped my WW1 aircraft interest.

I learned about this forum while listening to the "On The Bench" podcast and picked that up from a "Fine scale Modeler" e-mail.

Looks like just the job for me and looking forward to seeing some top class models and getting some helpful tips, also hope to share where I am.

cheers,
Bill

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Vickers on July 13, 2020, 10:00:11 AM

Welcome aboard! I'd recommend going through the sub-forums and looking at any previous threads that you may find interesting. There's a ton of information here on everything from museum photos to builds in progress.

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Alexis on July 13, 2020, 10:14:59 AM

Welcome to the site Bill , looking forward to seeing your work  :)


Terri

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: lcarroll on July 13, 2020, 12:13:26 PM

    Welcome to the Forum Bill, I know you'll enjoy it. As Vickers has suggested have a look around and feel free to ask all the questions you wish, everyone here is willing to share and help!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 13, 2020, 04:46:57 PM

Hi Bill,
 Welcome to this superb gathering of enthusiasts.
You have come to the right place.

Enjoy!

von B  ;)

 

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Dave W on July 13, 2020, 11:35:06 PM

Hi Bill

A warm welcome to the Forum and I hope you find much to inspire and enjoy here among our global membership. There's a ton of expertise on hand to answer any questions and we have modellers in all of the scales.

We look forward to seeing your builds too.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on July 14, 2020, 12:13:25 AM

Hi Bill, I echo all the sentiments above, this is a great place to be, to learn more than I ever knew about WWI aircraft and modelling techniques.

There are some real craftsmen and women on here, but plenty of room for amateurs like me, and all levels of talent in between.   I’m sure you’ll find this place the same as I have.!

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Monty on July 14, 2020, 03:33:28 AM

Welcome, Bill! There is great support, help and extensive knowledge on the site! I really enjoy the stimulation and company, I hope you do too! Regards, Marc.

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Lt. Bronson on July 14, 2020, 10:16:22 PM

Hi, thanks for all the kind words of support, this looks like a very friendly forum and very useful.  Looks like it has plenty of excellent modelling and information so this should keep me occupied!
Just got a second hand Windsock book on the Caudron G3, after seeing a preserved one in the RAF museum in Hendon last year.  H'mm, could be a (rather complex) model perhaps.

Really liked your podcast, Dave.

cheers,
Bill

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: RAGIII on July 21, 2020, 04:21:15 AM

Sorry I am a bit late but Welcome to the Best and Most informative Forum on the Net!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: Lt. Bronson on July 21, 2020, 06:57:31 AM

Thanks RAGIII,  there's certainly some fantastic modelling on this forum. It's encouraged me to get out a couple of unfinished projects today, Bristol Fighter (one of those one step forwards, 2 steps back projects) and a very old kit for a... Bristol Boxkite! It was a sunny day for airbrushing in the garden.

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: pepperman42 on July 28, 2020, 09:55:15 PM

Enjoy the site!!

Steve

Title: Re: Hello from UK
Post by: gbrivio on July 29, 2020, 03:58:43 AM

Welcome to the forum!
Ciao
Giuseppe