Introducing myself

[Guest]

Hello fellow modelers, or is it modellers?

After a lapse of 20 years, I've decided to pick up scale modeling again as a pastime. As a start, I've just bought a 1/800th scale model of the USS Enterprise CVN-65 by ARII.

My next step is to start getting the right tools to start working again. The best thing and biggest difference then and now is that I now have the internet to help me out with tons of information and it seems like this forum is right up my alley. (FYI, I keyed in "scale modeling forum" in google to find me here)

I am more inclined to aircraft and my current obssession is to build the B-52 Stratofortress. But the 1/144th scale model is about the most decent model worth building, but, firstly have to find the 'airspace' at home to display it (when I do build it) and secondly, I would like my tools and workspace to be well set up before I start.

The reason I am starting with the Enterprise is because it will take up very little real estate on my display shelf (about 2ft and that's all) and I am also equally fascinated by its illustrious history as the B-52.

I would love to hear from those who are also into aircraft carriers or the B-52.

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[Guest]

hi ChooCN and welcome to scale-models.co.uk

we are all a friendly bunch and always gald to help out in anyway, i personally have no experience with carriers but there are quite a few on here who are into that kind of thing.

once again, welcome and hope you enjoy it!

[Guest]

A very warm welcome to the scale models forum Choocn.

Have a good look through our archives, tutorials and picture gallery's and see if there is anything of any use to you.

I would also have a look at the Model Boat Mayhem website, dedicated to model boats, who also have a wealth of information regarding the subject.

In the world of RC model boats there are not a great number of carriers but what ones do appear every now and then are quite spectacular.

I hope if we cannot give you any specifics we can at least give you some degree of help and asistance with your project.

[John]

Welcome to the forum Choocn it's good to have you here, can I ask what the attachment reads?

[Guest]

Hi Choon and welcome to the webs most friendly modelling forum! You will find great people, great information and hours of fun in this site!

B-52s - i find it strange that you praise the 1:144th version as 99% of the people i speak to about this aircraft are making the 1:72nd or massive 1:48th versions!

Pogo, one of our members is currantly having a similar problem with his B-52; FINDING SOMEWHERE TO PUT IT! lol!

Is the attachment some form of cantonesse?

[wonwinglo]

A big welcome ChooCN,your signature stamp is intrigueing me ? I have made a similar one for my Chinese watercolour paintings which was cut from a small piece of marble.Please tell us more about model building in your beautiful country.

[Guest]

You took the words out of my mouth Barry, I too am intrigued by the "stamp" design and what it means. That should be your avatar ChooCN. We are all interested in modelling in your part of the world please tell us more. I can give you lead to a "Carriers only" site that will also welcome you I`m sure. www.carrierbuilders.net/forum/index.php For details of my "model" go to page 6 in the Gallery of www.warshipmodelsunderway.com Anything of similar size where you are? By the way it isnt too good a model, just big.

[Guest]

Hi choocn, I am fairly new to here as well, I am sure you will find it full of goodwill, and help if required.

[Guest]

Hi and welcome to our freindly forum i am sure that you will enjoy your time here and if you need anything just ask! Also please feel free to contribute as we love to see everybodys work