... to the model building community!
My name is Karl, and I started modelling in the late 1960s at the tender age of about 8. My first kit was a biplane, a DeHavilland D.H.4 from Airfix in 1/72. Some of you may remember: the sprues were packed in a transparent plastic bag, which was closed with a "cardboard sleeve".
At that time I had no experience in plastic modelling, so I used all-purpose glue to glue the parts together, which according to its name should glue everything, including plastic... Naturally this attempt ended in disaster, and the attempt to paint the model with watercolours was not much more successful either.
Nevertheless, I was proud of my first model, and so plastic modelling became my hobby. After a long break, I started this hobby again some time ago, not least because I am now the proud owner of a spacious craft room in our house. Spacious it was, at least until I started filling it with work surfaces, equipment and tools.
Now, what do I build? I build models of various kinds, aeroplanes (mostly 1/48, here the flying machines from the pioneering days of aviation hold a special attraction for me), ships (mostly 1/350), vehicles, etc.
Frank (Bughunter), who is a dear friend of mine and who is also active here with his wonderful models, drew my attention to this forum, and so after reading along quietly for a while I decided to become a member here too - not least because of the pleasant atmosphere in this forum.
So I am looking forward to spending time with you and your great models,
best regards,
Karl
