Union Modelworks Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's a great hobby playing with models. Almost to the point of addiction I might add. Like many others, I've been in and out of the hobby for quite some time. It wasn't until the last 7 years or so did I actually start, or attempt, to go at it full time. At first I got into model planes after visiting a local airshow. I think it's an easy bug to catch after seeing all the planes up close, so I immediately went out and purchased my kit and supplies. The process was pretty slow because I really wanted to learn all the techniques. This of course turned me into an armchair modeler for quite sometime, but I did learn a lot. While waiting for the paint to dry, so to speak, I ended up getting involved in RC planes. I made my own plane from scratch which was a great feeling seeing it fly. It was a nice trainer plane that kept me busy for a good year or so. This of course took me away from model planes, but I was still happy since I got to fly them now. Of course I soon realized that you had to wake up at the crack of dawn just to fly in decent conditions. This worked for a while, but it got old fast. I then decided to join a local model railroad club and traded in my wings for rails. I learned a lot about layout construction, electrical wiring, DCC, scenery and weathering. While trains are still an important part of the hobby for me, I ended up wanting to go back to my roots. I have a tendency to get bored pretty quick, so I started looking into Sci-fi, and soon became hooked on Maschinen Krieger. After that I came back around to aircraft and cars again. I now have an interest in all model things. I guess I like to change it up. Anyhow, hello to everyone and thanks for having me here. Regards, Burt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome. Like you, I've been in most of the different fields of modeling over the years. It's interesting to me how techniques and materials from various genres can cross-pollinate and lead to building better models of everything. Again, welcome. This is a good bunch of guys with a lot of knowledge and encouragement to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 welcome to the forum Burt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome to the forum Burt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome Burt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Modelworks Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Thanks, guys. Looking forwarding to sharing and learning. I don't have a lot of experience with model cars, but this looks like the place to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Welcome, Burt! We're glad to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Welcome, Burt, delighted to hear we have another fan of Maschinen Krieger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDGREEN Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 WELCOME, Burt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 WELCOME to the best dang forum on the web Burt, and can I clarify something It IS an addiction LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odaroloc24 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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