Banjax'd Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Newly retired at age 62, I started building models in the mid 60's, stopped in the 80's and started up again in 99. I build mostly 1/25 & 1/24, but occasionally in other scales. I build for my own enjoyment and shelf display, never for contests. My skills are mediocre, at best and my failures are invariably due to lack of patience.I joined this forum because after lurking here for a few years, I like the fact that you tend to be accepting of all interests and skill levels.My building will be on hold for a few months until I complete my move from the purgatory of SoCal to the relative heaven of Northwestern AZ.I'll try posting some pictures once I figure out how, I am after all, a tech troglodyte.
afx Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Breaking out "troglodyte" on us in your first post! We are but humble model builders. Welcome Ian.
DumpyDan Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Welcome Ian. this is a great place to hang out and look and learn. Waiting on you posts and pictures.
Foggy 2 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Hi Ian and again welcome to the team, like you I build what I like and I'm happy doing just that. I also like AZ close enough for what you need and yet far from the maddening crowd!!!!!Rgds,Foggy 2.
disabled modeler Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Welcome Ian...! The 60s were my favorite kit era they made some really nice stuff back then. I am into the 60s to mid 70s body style stuff. Best advise anyone ever gave me on building is...Treat every part as if it were a model itself and building is no race build at your own speed.
misterNNL Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Welcome to the forums now you've stepped out of the shadows and joined us.We all should always build what we enjoy at what ever level we are able.Let the jaw dropping details and super shiny paint be your inspiration and not be intimidated by it.Gather ideas from what you see here and use it as though it was your own.You find these forums a great place to invest your time.
D. Battista Posted January 11, 2017 Posted January 11, 2017 Welcome to the forum Ian..!! My best advice I can offer is patience..... take the time that it needs .. like time for glue and paint to fully dry.. You will be pleased with the outcome. Good luck with your projects.. I'm sure you will enjoy it here....I do..!!!!
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 11, 2017 Posted January 11, 2017 Welcome to the forum! And Arizona. You should come to desert scale classic in April.
Banjax'd Posted January 12, 2017 Author Posted January 12, 2017 Thank you all for your words of welcome. I can't wait for this move to be done so i can get back to the bench.
DrKerry Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Welcome Ian, this is Plastaholics Anonymus where we're not all just the Pres. We're clients too!!!!!!!! ER. well ya get the idea.... Can't wait to see what ya build and welcome to the fun house...... I mean forum!!!!!!!!
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