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  • StevieJ
    • May 2025
    • 3
    • Steve
    • Worcester

    #1

    New recruit

    Hi - I have just started model making again a 30 year absence. In my youth I worked at a model shop in Letchworth called Model Images Retail. Does anyone on this forum remember it? We stocked kits, trains. RC cars, planes and helicopters, Scalextric and all sorts of parts and accessories. I mainly got paid with my choice of kit and have quite a stash which has moved house with me 5 times. A diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease has given me the impetus to get cracking on them. I am a bit baffled by all the paint choices nowadays but am looking forward to trying out all the new weathering options. I am already amazed by Tamiya Extra Thin cement, there was nothing like this when I started!

  • Airborne01
    • Mar 2021
    • 4065
    • Steve
    • Essex

    #2
    Welcome mate, sorry to hear of your diagnosis but I'm sure there is a whole load of remedial effect in catching up with the current modelling scene!
    Steve

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    • Jim R
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 15889
      • Jim
      • Shropshire

      #3
      A warm welcome to the forum. Certainly a lot of changes to the hobby over recent years. Try not to be overwhelmed with all the new "must have" stuff available.

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      • pjgtech
        SMF Supporters
        • Dec 2023
        • 1050
        • Peter
        • Swale Kent UK

        #4
        Hi and welcome mate. Relative noob here too, I think most on here are "returning" modellers, For me it was a 40+ year hiatus! Lol....
        Things have certainly moved on, but I have to say mostly for the better, adhesive that actually works and does not go off after few days, better paints, better kits, etc, etc.
        Keep us up to date with how you get on, pics are always good.... cheers

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        • Geoffers
          SMF Supporters
          • Jan 2017
          • 1796
          • Geoff
          • Shropshire

          #5
          Welcome to the forum Stevie 👍

          Looking forward to seeing some of your work, if you have any difficulties/questions just shout out and I’m sure you’ll get lots of help 😊

          Geoff.

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          • HAWKERHUNTER
            SMF Supporters
            • Feb 2012
            • 1749
            • Steve
            • Halifax, West Yorks.

            #6
            Welcome from me Steve. Enjoy the journey. Great bunch of folk on here offering loads of support.
            Steve

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            • adt70hk
              SMF Supporters
              • Sep 2019
              • 10466

              #7
              Welcome aboard!

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              • Richard48
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 1952
                • Richard
                • Clacton on Sea

                #8
                Welcome Steve.Plenty of knowledge on here.Many are here to offer advice.
                Richard

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                • Davew
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2025
                  • 4
                  • Davew
                  • Essex

                  #9
                  Welcome to a very good forum Dave

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