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
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
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