Well I have to say that I am very much enjoying the whole learning experience with my new model making hobby.
I have learnt so many new things from the good people on here, (and many and various YouTube vids too).
As it was so long since I last built any models (40+ years) the hobby has certainly moved on a fair bit.
In my !Yoof" it was basically Airfix kits and Humbrol paints and that was about it...!
But oh my, there are now so many models available, from so many manufacturers.
And so many tools, equipment, a plethora of paints, thinner, brushes, washes, effects, etc to choose from.
And so many new techniques to learn, from the actual building, (and the pre planning), to the assembly process, to priming, to painting, varnish treatments, weathering and washes and effects to apply, etc, etc.
As someone who who is relatively newly retired, and who was looking for a new hobby, (I already have a few others, but there's always room for one more, right?) Model making has fit the bill fantastically. I can spend many happy hours in my dedicated model making area (spare bedroom), its quiet and warm and cosy. I am out of the Wife's way, not under her feet, so she gets some good "me" time too, watching whatever she wants on the gogglebox. I also find that it is very relaxing, and stress relieving, taking me away to my own other little World, where the current World and all its distractions, problems, worries, etc just melt away (at least for a few hours anyway).
So a big thank you to all on this forum, especially those who put the time in to run it, and to all those that have so far given me encouragement and advice, and who I'm sure will continue to do so as I make more models.
My only next problem is which model to make next. I am now down to only three, (I must get out there and buy a few more).
First one is another little Airfix starter kit (Cromwell tank mk4 1:76) and a Tamiya Motorbike (Honda Blackbird CBR 1100XX I think its 1:18 scale?) and a very nice Tamiya German half track (sd kfz in 1:35 scale).
The little Airfix starter kits were always intended as small and easy kits for me to learn the basics, so I think I will continue in that theme and make my next project the 1:76 Cromwell tank, then I think I might be just about be ready [Gulp!] for one of my larger scale kits.
Anyway, sorry for the waffle, but just wanted to express my enjoyment of this hobby, cheers.
I have learnt so many new things from the good people on here, (and many and various YouTube vids too).
As it was so long since I last built any models (40+ years) the hobby has certainly moved on a fair bit.
In my !Yoof" it was basically Airfix kits and Humbrol paints and that was about it...!
But oh my, there are now so many models available, from so many manufacturers.
And so many tools, equipment, a plethora of paints, thinner, brushes, washes, effects, etc to choose from.
And so many new techniques to learn, from the actual building, (and the pre planning), to the assembly process, to priming, to painting, varnish treatments, weathering and washes and effects to apply, etc, etc.
As someone who who is relatively newly retired, and who was looking for a new hobby, (I already have a few others, but there's always room for one more, right?) Model making has fit the bill fantastically. I can spend many happy hours in my dedicated model making area (spare bedroom), its quiet and warm and cosy. I am out of the Wife's way, not under her feet, so she gets some good "me" time too, watching whatever she wants on the gogglebox. I also find that it is very relaxing, and stress relieving, taking me away to my own other little World, where the current World and all its distractions, problems, worries, etc just melt away (at least for a few hours anyway).
So a big thank you to all on this forum, especially those who put the time in to run it, and to all those that have so far given me encouragement and advice, and who I'm sure will continue to do so as I make more models.
My only next problem is which model to make next. I am now down to only three, (I must get out there and buy a few more).
First one is another little Airfix starter kit (Cromwell tank mk4 1:76) and a Tamiya Motorbike (Honda Blackbird CBR 1100XX I think its 1:18 scale?) and a very nice Tamiya German half track (sd kfz in 1:35 scale).
The little Airfix starter kits were always intended as small and easy kits for me to learn the basics, so I think I will continue in that theme and make my next project the 1:76 Cromwell tank, then I think I might be just about be ready [Gulp!] for one of my larger scale kits.
Anyway, sorry for the waffle, but just wanted to express my enjoyment of this hobby, cheers.
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