Greetings from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire

[richard.kiss]

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.

[Dirigible-Al]

Hello Richard, welcome to the forum. I too made a Revell 1/28 Dr 1!
Alan

[macsporran]

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)

[Dutch522]

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

[lcarroll]

     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

[DaddyO]

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

[NigelR]

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?

[djuggie]

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

[PJ Fisher]

Welcome!

[KiwiZac]

Welcome aboard Richard! I'm excited to see your journey into the world of Great War models!