Hello from the Pacific Northwest

[Grant]

I came across this fourm while looking for information on my up coming project which will be the 1/16th scale Model Airways Albatros D.Va kit. There is a wealth of information and expertise here that will be a pleasure to learn from an better my building skills. I live in the Puyallup area of Washington State and have enjoyed modelling my entire life, over 50 years now, wow am I that old already? Ouch! My modelling experience ranges from plastic kits to radio control aircraft. My real passion is WW1 aircraft, just something about that period of time that draws me in. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to spending time here and getting to know the folks that hangout.

Thanks,
Grant

[Radarman]

Welcome to the forum Grant. I'm over the Narrows between Gig Harbor and Port Orchard.
There's a load of information packed into this forum. Enjoy yourself!

                                                                                    Kevin

[Grant]

Ahh, a fellow PNW model builder. Thank you and I will most definitely enjoy this forum.

[lcarroll]

Hello Grant, from north and east of you about a long day's drive ..... once things dry out! You've certainly come to the best place, there's expertise and solid advice here to no end. Welcome to the Forum, and I look forward to your inputs here!
Cheers,
Lance

[Grant]

Hey Lance,  thank you!
You must be on the eastside, Wenatchee area?

[lcarroll]

Hey Lance,  thank you!
You must be on the eastside, Wenatchee area?

Nope, Northern Alberta, Canada. Maybe a day and a half drive I suppose.
Cheers,
Lance

[bobs_buckles]

Welcome to the forum, Grant 

Cheers,
Bob

[Grant]

Wow I was way off Lance 

Thank you Bob!

[Dave W]

Welcome to the Forum Grant. Hope you find plenty here to help your hobby.

Cheers from the other side of the world

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[KiwiZac]

Welcome to the board, Grant! In my experience you won't find a more knowledgeable and supportive group of WW1 modellers anywhere else online.

I'm very excited to see your Albatros build. I think I've only seen that kit done once online and it is an impressive - and a little intimidating to me - kit. What a great project!

[Grant]

Thanks everyone for warm welcome, very much appreciated.

KiwiZac,
I do have some hesitation on starting the Albatros but it will be at my front door on Tuesday, no turning back now!


Grant

[Rick_H]

Hi Grant,
I'm in Bothell, just on the other side of Seattle from you.  But it looks like your interests tilt toward the larger models, while I'm focused on the almost-little kits in 1/72 scale.  (The REALLY little ones are the 1/144 kits from Valom.  Even too small for me)

One way or another, perhaps we can meet, with Kevin and others, at the IPMS Seattle Spring Show in Renton on April 23.  There are usually some terrific models displayed there, and I doubt my WWI aircraft will be up to snuff by then.
Rick

[Grant]

Rick

Sounds like the IPMS show in Renton could be a real possibility, always enjoy getting to know others who enjoy modeling. I do like the larger models, the old eye sight and hand coordination aren't what they use to be ;-)

I currently work up in Woodinville so I know the Bothell area pretty well, very nice community. I work in the construction trades, not to many places I haven't been here in WA, I'm a born an raised Washingtonian, web feet and all!

[Grant]

Looking for a little insight on how to post pictures on this forum.

Thanks,

Grant

[gedmundson]

Looking for a little insight on how to post pictures on this forum.

Thanks,

Grant

Hi Grant (and welcome!). I use a picture hosting site called IMGUR which is free. Once your photos are uploaded to IMGUR, you can then paste the picture link associated with the photo you choose called "BB code message boards and forums" in your post.

Cheers,
Gary