discussion Another ageing returnee!

[SuperShim]

Hey everyone!

I've noticed there seems to be a large number of late middle-aged men returning to modelling having not picked up a kit since their teenage years. Well, having just passed 60 years of age - where did that time go - I'm looking to become another member of this merry band!

I do possess some modelling bits and bobs since I've tabletop war-gamed all my life, notably paints, glues, brushes and though I've only used it once, an airbrush and compressor. These I've used to create and/or paint 15mm and 28mm figures as well as tabletop terrain and the occasional building.

My modelling interest now is initially in WWII aircraft, although if all goes well I suspect it will expand into ships and AFVs. As a first attempt at a model aircraft I thought I'd try my hand at the 1/72 Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt having seen a really inspiring and informative YouTube video by PLASMO. I won't do a lot of the 'extras' that he details, but it seems a reasonable choice because it doesn't involve airbrushing (he uses a spray can and brushwork) and it's a plane I'm motivated enough to attempt to model. I'd welcome any feedback on this choice.

Anyway that's me saying hello.

Simon

 

[spanner570]

Welcome Simon.

Sorry, I can't help with the choice of aircraft.
A good kit is the Airfix, so called starter kit. These are a good price and are a most excellent model once made up.

A quiet observation though, as it's your first aircraft, I wouldn't be too bothered about 'Extras', and trying to copy things you see on 'tinternet, but simply test the waters first......go your own way and adopt your own style of modelling.

But no matter what you decide to build, just make sure you have fun doing it! I do....

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Jim R]

Welcome to the forum. You're right, most of us are growing old disgracefully. A Tamiya kit is a good choice to get you into the swing of things. They tend to be not overly complex with a reasonable parts count and the fit is good.

 

[Geoffers]

Hello Simon, welcome to the forum.

I haven’t built the P-47 from Tamiya but have built others in their range and would agree with Jim and say you’ve made a good choice.

Tamiya have a good reputation, well engineered and go together with no real difficulties.

Enjoy your build, any problems just shout out and I’m sure you will get lots of help

Geoff.

 

[Airborne01]

Greetings and welcome to the forum Simon!
Steve

 

[PaulTRose]

Welcome....whereabouts in the world are you?

I would add dont get disheartened when your first few kits dont turn out as well as you think theyre going to....its a slow process to learn

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome mate, recently back into it myself, but enjoying it immensely. Just enjoy it and see how it goes.... let us know how you get on, pics are always welcomed......

 

[DLH635]

Hi Simon, and welcome! I can't add much more than anyone else - but I'm an armour modeller, not winged-things......! But I will further agree with everyone that Tamiya kits are very user friendly and go together extremely well! Enjoy!!

Darren

 

[SuperShim]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Seems like my first build isn't crazily over-ambitious. I take on board the comments about extras and such, my plan is to do a very 'vanilla' build with few trimmings. For example no weathering, 3rd party extras, etc. I'll certainly post a few pics once it's completed.

 

[Mickc1440]

Welcome to the forum

 

[flyjoe180]

Hi Simon, welcome

 

[PaulinKendal]

Hi Simon, welcome to the forum.
As a tiny person painter myself, I'd be interested to see pictures of your wargaming figures, terrain and buildings - and I know I'm not the only one.

And good luck with the Thunderbolt!

 

[Richard48]

Warm welcome Simon.Some great kits to get you going.Airfix Hurricane,Spitfire and Zero are nice kits to cut your teeth on.Thunderbolt sounds great.Cant go wrong with Tamiya.
Richard

 

[Valeron]

Welcome Simon. I returned about 3 years ago like you.

enjoy the hobby and enjoy this forum

Mike

 

[Bri62]

Welcome Simon enjoy your stay

 

[Miko]

Hey Simon, it's a great hobby to return to and recapture the spirit of those halcyon day of the 1970's! As you can see scale modelling has moved on quite a way since we were young lads let loose with enamel paints and intoxicating glue! It's like we're in a second golden era where new kits abound and almost everything is available thanks to 3D printers, and, if you're in it for the nostalgia Airfix 'still' release their kits from way back then! I look forward to seeing your progress

If you understand there's no pressure and it's supposed to be fun you won't go too far wrong, although at our age it is nice to complain a bit! Ha!

Miko (in my sixth decade of scale modelling)

 

[adt70hk]

Welcome aboard Simon!!