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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: richard.kiss on August 12, 2024, 05:59:15 AM

Title: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: richard.kiss on August 12, 2024, 05:59:15 AM
I'm Richard, a complete novice to the Great War AC modelling. I put together a Revell 1/28 Dreidekker as a kid, but who hasn't?

As an adult, I assembled indiscriminately various kits, such as Tamiya T-34s and Pakistani JF-17s from Bronco and FineMolds Tie Fighter. I judged the Mosonshow competition for 10 years and won various awards in my home country and in neighbouring countries at competitions.

This year I discovered Des's website and was really taken by his canvas-wood-wire aircraft. I've been clearing out my stash and started to buy new tools, materials, books and some WW1 AC kit as well. So far I have mostly just admired your work and the techniques you use. I mainly like the K.u.K. LFT and the Italian planes, but regardless of nation, I usually find the two-seat recon planes fascinating.

I don't know any of the forum members, but I hope I can get into the life of the forum and maybe we can meet in person at a major EU event.
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: Dirigible-Al on August 12, 2024, 07:45:54 AM
Hello Richard, welcome to the forum. I too made a Revell 1/28 Dr 1!
Alan
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: macsporran on August 12, 2024, 09:08:57 AM
Welcome Richard
You come with an illustrious name in WWI A-H aviation circles - Josef Kiss - the only NCO in the Army Air Service to be promoted to officer status (although I think it was posthumous!). Wonder if he is any relation?

Look forward to your participation.
Sandy (in Bonnie Scotland)
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: Dutch522 on August 12, 2024, 09:47:32 AM
Welcome, Richard, this group is the friendliest, most helpful group on the Internet from what I've experienced in the past couple of years. Looking forward to seeing your posts!

All best,

Dutch
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: lcarroll on August 12, 2024, 11:39:14 AM
     It sounds like you are here with all of the right reasons and expectations Richard. I know you will enjoy the Forum and all it has to offer, welcome to our special Club!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: DaddyO on August 12, 2024, 04:59:52 PM
Welcome onboard

Lots of friendly advice and some really excellent modelling. Look forward to your posts

Paul
ps -Hope to be starting a couple of two seater builds myself shortly
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: NigelR on August 12, 2024, 06:17:25 PM
Welcome Richard, I too am a fan of A-H and Italian subjects. You sound like an experienced modeller, what scale will you be building in?
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: djuggie on August 12, 2024, 10:12:54 PM
Richard,

Welcome to one the most helpful forums on the web.  You will find some the nicest and helpful builders and some of the best modellers I have associated with.  Some of my favorite builds are A-H due to their unusual type and colors.  The scale of choice seems to be 1/32nd scale although I still build in the braille scale, 1/72nd.  You will find we thrive on pictures.  The more the better.  Any help you may need will be fulfilled almost instantly.  Good to have you with us.

Dennis
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: PJ Fisher on August 12, 2024, 10:56:48 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Post by: KiwiZac on August 13, 2024, 03:41:11 PM
Welcome aboard Richard! I'm excited to see your journey into the world of Great War models!