One year on.....

[Valeron]

I've just had my renewal receipt for this forum which reminds me that I joined a year ago today.

Thank you very much for everyone who has been supportive and helpful to me during this first year of my new hobby. Also thanks for all the blogging and giving me such interesting things to enjoy which in turn is helping me on my journey to be a better modeller.

Before joining my modelling experience was back in 1970s as a child, quickly knocking up Airfix 1/72 kits and soldiers, using Airfix glue and a few Humbrol enamels.

I now have a draw full of Vallejo Acrylics, different glues, fancy tools, washes and pigments and all manners of stuff I'd never heard of a year. I also have a stash, albeit a tiny one. It is fair to say that I'm loving my new hobby and long may it continue.

I've also enhanced my vocabulary in the last year. When I first joined, it was a bit like being back at work where everyone uses special words and acronyms. Words I'd never heard of, or never in a modelling context now flow off my tongue like a native. Stuff like:


PE
Pigments
CA
Group Build
Wingy Thing
Boaty Thing
The Marlow Method
Scratch/Scratchery
Matron
Wash
Dry Brushing
Braille scale
SHMBO
Hairy Stick
Aftermarket

The above are just ones which came to mind whilst typing this. There are loads more I've learnt and no doubt loads more to come.

Again many thanks and looking forward to much more modelling.

Mike

[boatman]

WELL Mike im glad you like it on this forum as in my opinoin its the best one goin where the members talk nr every day as on some forum you may get an answer in a months time which is no good to me an ive only been on here now comin into my 4th year an made great freinds an the banter is brilliant an as long as you look out for Matron you cant go wrong on here allways somebody to help you if a problem So enjoy your second year here
ATB
Chrisb

[Jim R]

It's been a pleasure to have you join in with this group of reprobates. We need new blood to replace those who matron drags off to the funny farm. May you stick with this most absorbing yet pointless hobby for many years to come
Add Carpet Monster to your list of modelling terms. A most annoying little critter.

[adt70hk]

I've just had my renewal receipt for this forum which reminds me that I joined a year ago today.

Thank you very much for everyone who has been supportive and helpful to me during this first year of my new hobby. Also thanks for all the blogging and giving me such interesting things to enjoy which in turn is helping me on my journey to be a better modeller.

Before joining my modelling experience was back in 1970s as a child, quickly knocking up Airfix 1/72 kits and soldiers, using Airfix glue and a few Humbrol enamels.

I now have a draw full of Vallejo Acrylics, different glues, fancy tools, washes and pigments and all manners of stuff I'd never heard of a year. I also have a stash, albeit a tiny one. It is fair to say that I'm loving my new hobby and long may it continue.

I've also enhanced my vocabulary in the last year. When I first joined, it was a bit like being back at work where everyone uses special words and acronyms. Words I'd never heard of, or never in a modelling context now flow off my tongue like a native. Stuff like:


PE
Pigments
CA
Group Build
Wingy Thing
Boaty Thing
The Marlow Method
Scratch/Scratchery
Matron
Wash
Dry Brushing
Braille scale
SHMBO
Hairy Stick
Aftermarket

The above are just ones which came to mind whilst typing this. There are loads more I've learnt and no doubt loads more to come.

Again many thanks and looking forward to much more modelling.

Mike

You're welcome!!! A very similar journey to me although my reintroduction started 8+ years ago!

BTW (by the way) it's SWMBO....not SHMBO.

[Guest]

Glad your enjoying the forum Mike .
I like the friendship side esp and of course the banter
Two things to look out for the Tidy Bench Club and Matron , oh and Ian !