Hello from New England

[hilltown]

Hi Everyone,

I am just getting into 1/32 & 1/48 WW1 Modeling and, having already drawn so much from this site, I felt compelled to join.

It was an accidental look at a link that directed me to the WNW site - that really brought me in to the fold. You see, I have spent the last 25 years spent running a full time business making craftsman structure kits for model railroaders in HO scale. One must-have that I included in every kit I've made is Berkshire Valley EZ Line. They are friends and neighbors & I have used their product for years. Well, recently I was looking for some info on their site & I came across their link to WNW and so...

This comes at a great time - I'm slowing down and semi-retiring from production at the end of this year - but not the hobby. I've been a modeler/motorhead all my life, but detours to get a couple design degrees, working for others and then turning my hobby into a business have kind of taken some of my hobby away from me. Now I look forward to reclaiming it. I'm not only interested in working in these larger scales, but putting my diorama skills and shop power (computers, a 50 watt laser, machine shop, metal and resin casting, etc.) into my efforts.

One irony I already see is missing out on limited run kits and publications. The irony is that as a producer of limited run kits, I contribute to this dynamic. Well, that's life..I can always post some WTBs in the future. In the meantime, I've already ordered some kits and am refreshing my paints, so I'm sure I'll have plenty to do ....

Best, Bob

[Des]

Hello Bob and welcome to the forum, so nice to have you here. I'm sure you will be able to learn from the very talented members we have here but by the sounds of thing we will be able to learn from you as well, looking forward to your participation with the forum and its members.

Des.

[kornbeef]

Bob Hi,

I'll extend a welcome from Old England.

I have to echo Des's comments. I look forward to seeing more of you around.

Keith

[Nigel Jackson]

Hello Bob and welcome to this wonderful forum. That's a very interesting background you bring with you and it will be great to see some of your diorama work.

Best wishes from the middle of France
Nigel

[Pgtaylorart]

Hi Bob,

Welcome. I too am fairly new here and come from the model railroading world. I ran Paper Creek Model Works for a number of years, which produced laser cut paper structure kits, until it burnt me out on the hobby. I'm back into modeling, but like you, I'm interested in WWI aircraft.

May I ask which company you run? I probably am familiar with it.

Thanks, and enjoy the forum,
George

[IFF1418]

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the forum, a second home for many of us!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Ernie]

Welcome to the forum, Bob.  Glad to have
you join us  I am sure you will enjoy the
experience.  Good to have you aboard!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Alexis]

Welcome Bob !



Terri

[hilltown]

Thank you all very much for the warm welcome!

Welcome. I too am fairly new here and come from the model railroading world. I ran Paper Creek Model Works for a number of years, which produced laser cut paper structure kits, until it burnt me out on the hobby. I'm back into modeling, but like you, I'm interested in WWI aircraft.

May I ask which company you run? I probably am familiar with it.

George,

I run South River Modelworks,  http://www.southrivermodelworks.com/.  I am familiar with your company, too - from what you say, you probably relate to this statement I often use during Q&As at a clinic..."be careful when you turn your hobby into a business..."

Bob

[uncletony]

"be careful when you turn your hobby into a business..."

A mistake I've made more than once in my life, and one I don't intend to repeat...

Welcome aboard, looking forward to learning from you.

Cheers,

--Bo

[IanB]

Welcome aboard, Bob, I'm looking forward to seeing some of your diorama work.

Ian (in Cape Cod)

[lcarroll]

    Welcome to the Forum, Bob, and back to the fun part of Modelling. Hope you enjoy your return, and I'm looking forward to seeing your work and contributions.
Cheers,
Lance

[bobs_buckles]

Welcome, Bob! 


Vb

[Pgtaylorart]

Thank you all very much for the warm welcome!

Welcome. I too am fairly new here and come from the model railroading world. I ran Paper Creek Model Works for a number of years, which produced laser cut paper structure kits, until it burnt me out on the hobby. I'm back into modeling, but like you, I'm interested in WWI aircraft.

May I ask which company you run? I probably am familiar with it.

George,

I run South River Modelworks,  http://www.southrivermodelworks.com/.  I am familiar with your company, too - from what you say, you probably relate to this statement I often use during Q&As at a clinic..."be careful when you turn your hobby into a business..."

Bob

Wow, I am very familiar with your kits. They are some of the finest craftsman kits ever produced. I can't wait to see what you do with WWI airplanes.

Yes, it does take all the fun out of the hobby when it becomes your job.

George

[coyotemagic]

Welcome aboard, Bob!  Just had a peek at your website and your structures are truly remarkable.  When I see buildings like these, I am so tempted to delve into the railroad modeling world.  I'm looking forward to what you will bring to the table here.
Cheers,
Bud