Belated hello!

[Guest]

Totally missed this, otherwise I'd have come straight here instead of barreling in with begging posts!

I am from Sussex and have always been fascinated by aircraft, influenced by 80's cold war themed movies and my grandfather who served on HMS Eagle.
I used to model almost constantly in my early teens, building mainly helicopters which remains a source of fascination today. I have a small 20+ year old collection of 1:72 Italeri helicopters stashed in the garage that I will get round to at some point.
Decided to start modelling again now that my children are no longer babies and I have the space to devote to a dedicated work station.
The motivation to rekindle this beloved pastime was again my grandfather and I decided to start building Fleet Air Arm and Royal Navy Air Service models in 1:72 scale. Currently I am making a hash of an Airfix FG.1 Phantom whilst I get my eye back in and I have a Hasegawa FRS Mk.1 Harrier and AZ models Supermarine Attacker FB.2 lined up.

I'm hoping to pick up contemporary tips & techniques and maybe even inspiration to explore other model types.

[boatman]

HI from one Chris to another Chris welcome to the forum the guys on here are great an really helpful an if you enjoy this forum as much as I do you should have a great time on here
Chris

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum Chris

[Guest]

Thanks chaps!

[Dave Ward]

Welcome Chris!
You'll find us a friendly bunch - any questions, any modelling subject, there'll be someone who can answer it!
I'm toying with the idea of FAA models at the moment - for one, looking at the Sword Gannet AEW, which somehow attracts me!
Dave

[Guest]

I'm toying with the idea of FAA models at the moment - for one, looking at the Sword Gannet AEW, which somehow attracts me!

Oooh yeah, the Gannet. One of the ugliest pretty planes ever! I will get round to one of these, but the 'desireables' list is long. Top of the list to find are Skua, Sea Hawk, Buccaneer, Lightining II, Wessex, Scimitar & Hunter.

I have this book which was printed in 1982 and catalogues everything since the Short Type 184 in 1915 to the Sea Harrier FRS.1.

[Guest]

Hello from another new 'un.

[Guest]

Hello Chris and welcome to the forum :smiling2:.

[stillp]

Hi, and welcome.
Pete

[rtfoe]

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. Quite a lot of enthusiasts rekindling their hobby after acquiring that extra time in their life. So you're not alone here. Me?...had a short disruption during my teens but been at it since.
I'll be building a SeaHawk soon for a local GB and hoping it will be a quick build. Feel free to drop in sometime.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Thanks! And I'll definitely be looking out for that build!

.......what does GB stand for?

[stillp]

Group Build Chris. It was new to me a few months ago too! Basically a group sign up to building kits that have something in common, such as starter sets.
Pete

[Guest]

Right! It's obvious when you know!

Watching the current starter set 'GB' with interest. Just missed it otherwise would have enjoyed that one!

[minitnkr]

Group Build. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Best site around. PaulE

[rtfoe]

Group Builds. There are some happening here as we type and coming up throughout the year. Check it out under New Group Builds in the Home page.

Cheers,
Richard