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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: TobyCoulson on January 05, 2014, 11:22:31 PM

Title: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: TobyCoulson on January 05, 2014, 11:22:31 PM

I returned to modelling after a 35 year hiatus and find myself irresistibly drawn towards biplanes especially those from the Great War. I primarily model in 1/72 but I do have a couple of  1/32 WNW kits in my stash. My most recent attempt was an Academy Camel in 1/72 and  I tried rigging for the first time. That was a learning experience but surprisingly therapeutic. Anyway just thought I'd better introduce myself here before asking questions. Btw I notice that most models here are in 1/32 is that a prerequisite or just the preferred  size here?

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: LindsayT on January 05, 2014, 11:26:59 PM

Welcome, Toby, and welcome back! Nice to have you here.

Lindsay

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Nigel Jackson on January 05, 2014, 11:52:52 PM

Welcome Toby. You'll find a few of us older newbies here!

To answer your question, you'll also see a fair proportion of outstanding work in 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Naturally enough the magnificent spate of 1/32 models, most notably from WingnutWings has had a big impact but there's plenty else to enjoy.

If you've already found rigging at your 1/72 scale therapeutic  you've arrived at the right place!


Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: lcarroll on January 06, 2014, 03:05:14 AM

   Welcome aboard Toby. As Nigel says, there's a fair representation of all the scales here, the spate of great Kits in 1:32 has that Scale in the spotlight presently and a lot of us "oldsters" have migrated there to cater to older eyes, fatter fingers, and the odd age induced twitch or tremor. (speaking only for myself of course!)  ::)
   Enjoy the Forum!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: GAJouette on January 06, 2014, 03:28:52 AM

  Toby,
Welcome aboard my friend. Glad to have you member of this merry band  of modelers.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: IFF1418 on January 06, 2014, 03:30:07 AM

A very warm welcome Toby. Nice to have you with us.

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Des on January 06, 2014, 06:23:16 AM

Hello Toby and welcome to the forum, it is so nice to see you here. The forum caters for all scales of WW1 aircraft models, we have a good selection of 1:72 and 1:48 scale builds along with the popular 1:32 scale models. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like, all the members are very friendly and are willing to offer as much help as possible.

Des.

I find rigging to be the most relaxing part of my WW1 aircraft builds  :)

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 06, 2014, 06:28:16 AM

Hi Toby,
Welcome to the forum.
I hope you learn much from the many talented modellers who post here.

Cheers,
BVB

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: IanB on January 06, 2014, 06:51:03 AM

Welcome aboard Toby,
 Any scale is welcome here, I prefer 1:72 myself too! Have fun...

Ian

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Ernie on January 06, 2014, 08:20:14 AM

Welcome to the forum Toby.  There are a bunch of us older newbies here and
it is a marvelous place for anyone interested in aeroplanes from the WWI era.
Great place to learn with the talented modellers here, many of with are in your
1/72 preference.  Happy to have you aboard.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: TobyCoulson on January 06, 2014, 10:05:50 PM

Many thanks for the welcoming comments. I am now going to ask a question that I'm sure's been asked many times before but I won't do it here. :)

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: mgunns on January 06, 2014, 11:26:29 PM

Welcome aboard Toby:

Yes, there are many 1/32nd modelers due to the proliferation of kits in that scale and as Lance wrote, fat fingers, failing eyesight, the occassional tremor etc.  All scales are represented and the workmanship is remarkable.  Feel free to ask, it is a friendly bunch more than willing to share experiences and techniques.

Enjoy

Mark

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on January 06, 2014, 11:31:59 PM

Hi Toby, welcome.  I couldn't agree more about the helpfulness on this board.  I consider myself an amateur and yet there are true craftsmen on here all willing to share advice.

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Zabu on January 07, 2014, 12:05:08 AM

Hi Toby, welcome to the squad.

Cheers

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: coyotemagic on January 07, 2014, 02:38:45 AM

Welcome aboard, Toby.  So glad you found us.  I build 1/48 scale, but we have quite a few members who are 1/72 scale modelers so, please, join in the fun.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: pepperman42 on January 18, 2014, 01:36:06 AM

Welcome Toby. Enjoy the forum!!

Steve

Title: Re: Hello from an older newbie.
Post by: Whiteknuckles on January 21, 2014, 03:02:32 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum Toby :)

Andrew