Newbie signing in from the U.K.

[Zhu]

Newbie signing in.

Hi folks, I’m a new guy here & a recent returnee to model car modelling & modelling in general.

I live on a country estate where I worked on the estate farm all my working life, mainly tractor driving working the arable crops but also as a stand in herdsman.

Early retirement means I’ve a lot more spare time on my hands, though living in an estate cottage means I can keep a few animals as pets, namely; Kunekune pigs, Ducks, Genie fowl, a house cow & a few chicken. This & gardening occupies most of my time.

I’m not a big TV watcher so I was still stuck for things to do in the evenings, hence my return to model building.

WOW! How things have changed. I’ve been cursing this site for a few weeks & I’m staggered at the quality of craftsmanship displayed here, its just awl inspiring.

It’s been at least 30 years since I last picked up the glue in anger so expect some daft questions; I’ve got a lot of learning to do.

Hopefully I’ll make a few new friends here, get some advice & opinions to improve my modelling & have some fun too.

I’m looking forward to the journey.

Dave.

Edited May 17, 2010 by Dusty

[PatRedmond]

Welcome !

[jeffs396]

Welcome to the best place for automotive modeling Dave!

[george 53]

Dusty, just by comin here you've made freinds!!! Welcome, MY freind. See you got ONE already! Things SURE have changed since you've been gone! DO NOT be intimidated by others builds. After all they're ONLY model cars, and the world could care less about who's better than who. The WHOLE idea is to find relaxation AND enjoyment in it. Yeah, there are some REALLY good modelers here( Usedta be ALOT more) but the guys that are here still are pretty good, at least I like them, (Ok their builds) Just join in the conversation, add your 2 cents, or ask questions, just get involved, an you'll get right into the grove. WELCOME!!!

[Deckerz]

Welcome to the forum Dave, nice to see somebody else from the UK here.

[Harry P.]

Welcome aboard, Dave... you've come to the right place...

[MrObsessive]

Welcome along Dave! Remember, there are no "daft" questions here, just unasked ones!

To those wondering, yes I can speak British!

[george 53]

Oh Bill, your just sto stuuuper!!! an you build good too!!!!

[Foxer]

Welcome, Dave. Sounds pretty nice.. retired to a country estate! Looking forward to seeing your return to building.

[Zhu]

Thanks for the welcome Gentlemen.

Foxer.

Just to clarify things a little. I haven’t retired to a country estate, that makes me sound like the lord of the manor. No, I’m a retired farm worker living in an estate cottage on a country estate. The estate farm was my place of work until recently.

His Lordship wouldn’t take too kindly to me moving into the “big house†with him LOL.

My apologies if my first post was confusing. I’m nothing more than a humble farm labourer.

[Harry P.]

Whether you're living in a cottage or the big house, living on a country estate sounds nice!

[crazyjim]

Welcome Dave. Estate or cottage, at least you have a place to build.

[Zhu]

Your right Harry, it is very nice indeed.

I'm very lucky to be part of such a close community. His Lordship looks after all his staff unconditionally.

Everyone is included, nobody excluded.

I’m guessing a lot of people would say it’s a bit old fashioned here, old values like respect & curtsey are important, but then again I think they should be everywhere. But there, I’m an older guy with older values; it’s all I’ve ever known.

There is virtually no crime, & it’s a safe environment for all the children. I really do count my blessings.

[Foxer]

Yeah, I did understand you from the start. It just seemed a nice place to reside no matter who owns the land.

[Harry P.]

Your right Harry, it is very nice indeed.

I'm very lucky to be part of such a close community. His Lordship looks after all his staff unconditionally.

Everyone is included, nobody excluded.

I'm guessing a lot of people would say it's a bit old fashioned here, old values like respect & curtsey are important, but then again I think they should be everywhere. But there, I'm an older guy with older values; it's all I've ever known.

There is virtually no crime, & it's a safe environment for all the children. I really do count my blessings.

Nothing "old fashioned" about respect and courtesy. Our society today could use a lot more of those "old fashioned" values if you ask me...

[Zhu]

I've posted my cars in the "Under glass" thingy. I hope thats the correct place. I was'nt sure if I should post them here or not.

[Ragnar]

Welcome Dave! You will find that this is a very friendly place. The people on this Forum are always willing to give a helping hand to new modelers. If you need help with anything you need to know about Building Model Cars, Trucks, and Bikes.

CHEERS!

[sjordan2]

Do you have any pictures of your cottage?

Do you need a roommate?

[Raul_Perez]

Welcome, Dave!!

Jump right in and start posting questions and pictures of your builds!!

Later,