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Title: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Duncan@BlackMike Models on February 05, 2020, 01:16:31 AM
Hello to you all from Scotland.
I am a new comer to the world of WW1 aviation modelling having been hooked by the wonders from Wingnut Wings (like so many others I suspect). I have a few of the WnW kits in my stash but am still working up the courage to cut the first WnW plastic and am hoping that by joining in here I will find the encouragement to get cracking. I am not a stranger to aircraft modelling though and have actually spent the last year building various biplane kits to get some experience before tackling the big ones. A post War Snipe is my ultimate aim but would really like to have a go at so many more of them.
When not modelling I like to play the guitar, ride motorbikes and eat good food. I am a keen armchair fan of Football (soccer) and do take in the occasional game 'in the flesh' but prefer to watch them from the comfort of the Pub nowadays.

Duncan B
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 05, 2020, 02:02:08 AM
Hello Duncan,
 Welcome to the forum!
I recently bought a couple of Pfalz DIIIa from you. Excellent service, Sir!

You won't find a more welcoming place than this when it comes to all things WW1.

I have owned over 10 motorbikes in my time, mainly BMW adventure off road tractors and have toured the beautiful Highlands many times. It never gets old.

Watch football too! Tottenham Hotspur F.C. being my lifelong team. So, basically, I've been a frustrated fan for many a year.  ::)

Good luck with your first Wingnut.  ;) Be sure to share your progress with us.

Cheers,
Bob von Buckle  8)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: macsporran on February 05, 2020, 02:14:23 AM
Hi Duncan, good to see you here, they're a helpful and friendly bunch and a bottomless fund of advice and knowledge. Plenty of space for non-WWI stuff in the off-topic boards too.
See you at Perth in April!
Sandy Adam
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: kensar on February 05, 2020, 03:48:32 AM
Welcome to the forum, Duncan.  Go ahead and dive into those WNW kits.  And post some pictures!
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: lcarroll on February 05, 2020, 04:17:32 AM
Welcome to our Forum Duncan, I know it will grow on you! I'm not a bike fan and given the preferences imposed by Canadian birth Ice Hockey is my game of choice. I do have a great admiration of your fair land though, did a 15 day vacation there several years back in a rented vehicle from Skye to the Spey and pretty well every where between, loved every minute and would return in a heartbeat! Oh, and your beer is superb as well as the whisky!!
   You'll find all the help, encouragement, and advice you need to get going in the WW.I Aircraft niche here, enjoy!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Thumbs up on February 05, 2020, 04:54:10 AM
 Sounds like the Rest of us Duncan ;)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Alexis on February 05, 2020, 11:04:33 AM
Welcome Duncan , to the place place on the net ! Was on a motorbike once ...scared the live shit out me to the point that my eyes are now blue ! I haven't been to Scotland , but I do have scottish blood in me which explains my liking to good whiskey .
Not into sports expect for mountain biking so I will leave the motorized ones for you folks and I will stick with my Cannondale .



Terri
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Dave W on February 05, 2020, 06:27:35 PM
Welcome to the Forum Duncan! I hope you enjoy being a welcome part of our global community of WW1 model enthusiasts. I hope there's plenty here to encourage your interest in WW1 subjects and our off topic boards cover every other subject imaginable.

Feel free to use the forum to promote your shop too. We love model shops here!!

Good luck with the Wingnuts kits but don't forget the other excellent WW1 models to be had from Roden, Special Hobby and Copper State Models and in 1/48th and 1/72 scale scale the range is enormous.

So welcome to you in Scotland from the sunny climes of the Gold Coast in Australia ( with ancestry directly connected to Scotland via NZ!)

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: RLWP on February 05, 2020, 06:51:45 PM
I haven't been to Scotland , but I do have scottish blood in me which explains my liking to good whiskey

 :o !!!

I was told I'd be thrown out of a Burn's Night if I brought a bottle of whiskey with me*.

Much as I like what the Irish produce, Scots insist you drink whisky

Richard

*a quick bit of decanting from bottle to bottle, and no-one knows
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Gisbod on February 05, 2020, 07:19:16 PM
Hello Duncan,

I think we’ve chatted at model shows before. Wingnut’s are a lure into WW1!

I’ve got a season ticket with my son at Brighton - bit of a mixed bag!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Don’t be shy of a work in progress thread  ;D

Guy
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 05, 2020, 07:29:20 PM
I haven't been to Scotland , but I do have scottish blood in me which explains my liking to good whiskey

 :o !!!

I was told I'd be thrown out of a Burn's Night if I brought a bottle of whiskey with me*.

Much as I like what the Irish produce, Scots insist you drink whisky

Richard

*a quick bit of decanting from bottle to bottle, and no-one knows

My liver can confirm this. It's Whisky or no whiskey for me.
Dry January? You must be joking!  :o ::)

Von Buckled  ???
(https://i.ibb.co/Lrrz4Rb/Malt.jpg)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: macsporran on February 05, 2020, 09:05:01 PM
I was told I'd be thrown out of a Burn's Night if I brought a bottle of whiskey with me*.

You'd also be chucked out of a Burns' Night!!!!
S
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: RLWP on February 05, 2020, 09:15:25 PM
Bloody apostrophe's

Richard
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 05, 2020, 11:27:41 PM
Bloody apostrophe's

Richard

HAHAHAHAHAHA   ;D
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: RLWP on February 05, 2020, 11:30:11 PM
Bloody apostrophe's

Richard

HAHAHAHAHAHA   ;D

 8)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: lcarroll on February 05, 2020, 11:40:16 PM
    Lovely looking selection there, von Tippler! I haven't had the pleasure of sampling the Tamnavulin but a good Speyside is my panacea of choice! The thrill of entering a Whisky Shop for the first time many years ago on a trip to Lossiemouth is still there ........  a child let loose in a candy store comes to mind! God willing I'll get to visit again some year.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Duncan@BlackMike Models on February 06, 2020, 02:03:03 AM
Thanks everyone for the very warm welcome, I can see I'm going to like it here. I have been browsing through some of your builds already and the standard is very high indeed. Lots of useful tips too and those have led me to go and spend some money on some bits and pieces that I will need.

Duncan B
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 06, 2020, 05:04:23 AM
    Lovely looking selection there, von Tippler! I haven't had the pleasure of sampling the Tamnavulin but a good Speyside is my panacea of choice! The thrill of entering a Whisky Shop for the first time many years ago on a trip to Lossiemouth is still there ........  a child let loose in a candy store comes to mind! God willing I'll get to visit again some year.
Cheers,
Lance

 ;)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Alexis on February 06, 2020, 10:41:53 AM
I knew if I toss an " E " in whisky ...it would get you guys going ! ;)



Terri
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: RLWP on February 06, 2020, 07:08:20 PM
I knew if I toss an " E " in whisky ...it would get you guys going ! ;)



Terri

Nearly as bad as tossing ice into it!

 ;)

Richard
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: macsporran on February 06, 2020, 09:28:58 PM
Keep an eye out for my local tipple - Glen Turret - crafted in the oldest distillery in Scotland, less than two miles from my workbench here in Crieff. Nectar of the Gods!
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 06, 2020, 10:57:37 PM
Keep an eye out for my local tipple - Glen Turret - crafted in the oldest distillery in Scotland, less than two miles from my workbench here in Crieff. Nectar of the Gods!

Will do!
 ;)

Von Mid-Upper Turret  :o

Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Alexis on February 07, 2020, 11:24:36 AM
I can cause a distraction for you Bob ...... :-X


Terri , sorry Duncan for the hijacking , but I just couldn't help myself and well one thing lead to another and I posted .  :-[
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on February 07, 2020, 05:22:24 PM
I can cause a distraction for you Bob ...... :-X

I'm sure you can!  :o

vB  8)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: RAGIII on February 12, 2020, 01:05:41 AM
A late Welcome from the Mountains of North Carolina! I know you will find all you need here!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Monty on February 13, 2020, 02:28:37 AM
Welcome, Duncan! Enjoy those WNW kits! I hear Richard Alexander is partial to the Water of Life too! There is much to enjoy on the site... Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: xan on February 13, 2020, 03:04:34 AM
Scott the brave!
greetings from Basque country...

Xan
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: Duncan@BlackMike Models on July 04, 2020, 07:24:49 PM
Thanks again to everyone for the warm welcome. The more I look in the gallery of completed models the more I am in complete awe of the skills on display.

Duncan B
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: macsporran on July 04, 2020, 09:07:18 PM
Hey Duncan, tell them of the discounts you are offering on the Meng Triplane and you'll need to increase your factory order.

.... or just look at the Black Mike Models website, guys...
Sandy
(no connection other than as a happy customer.)
Title: Re: Hello from North East Scotland
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 04, 2020, 09:41:07 PM
Hey Duncan, tell them of the discounts you are offering on the Meng Triplane and you'll need to increase your factory order.

.... or just look at the Black Mike Models website, guys...
Sandy
(no connection other than as a happy customer.)

+1
Yep, excellent service.

vB  ;)