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  • CarolsHusband
    • Feb 2021
    • 474

    #1

    Hello. Back to modelling after a little break.

    Evening everyone.
    I used to build 1/35 WW2 kits as a kid and kind of had another go in my late twenties but it's always been something that's simmered away in the background. I'm now still nearer to 50 than 60, but only just.
    Clearing some stuff from my folks house last year I found not only 5 Tamiya catalogues from the 70's but also a stash of kits I'd built years ago. I then started looking on the net and have been totally inspired by some of the builders out there. Previously amazed by Francois Verlindens work, I now feel just as bowled over by what I've seen recently.
    I've bought 3 kits to get me started (or last me the next 5 years) and intend to make a start this week. I'm going to take them really slowly ( I also have a love of old cars and with spring on the way I'll be splitting my spare time).
    I'm aiming to build dioramas too, so it'll either turn into an all consuming passion again or I'll make a right dogs dinner of it. Time will tell !

    Anyway, nice to be here and I've enjoyed having a look round. Hopefully I'll have something to contribute soon.

    Cheers, Dan
  • Gary G
    • Feb 2021
    • 111

    #2
    Welcome Dan,
    Iโ€™ve only been here a short time but this place is a mine of information.

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    • Tim Marlow
      • Apr 2018
      • 18944
      • Tim
      • Somerset UK

      #3
      Hi Dan
      Have a good look around, thereโ€™s lots on here to inspire you as well as loads of support and advice. Welcome aboard.

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      • Jim R
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 15799
        • Jim
        • Shropshire

        #4
        Hi Dan
        Welcome to the forum. We are a friendly, helpful bunch. As Tim says have a good look around and when you're ready to start your kit blog your build. That way you'll get plenty of helpful feedback and encouragement.
        Jim

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        • BattleshipBob
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 6820
          • Bob
          • Cardiff

          #5
          Evening Dan

          Welcome aboard

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          • Guest

            #6
            A warm welcome from me as well Dan.

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            • Bobby Conkers
              • Jan 2020
              • 529

              #7
              Welcome Dan, look forward to seeing your work.

              Share and enjoy!

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              • adt70hk
                SMF Supporters
                • Sep 2019
                • 10438

                #8
                Welcome aboard Dan!

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                • Mini Me
                  • Jun 2018
                  • 10711

                  #9
                  Hi Dan and welcome back to the Nut House........We're still here and hope to see you posting soon. :thumb2:
                  Cheers, Rick H.

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                  • minitnkr
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 7569
                    • Paul
                    • Dayton, OH USA

                    #10
                    Welcome, welcome, welcome. The more the merrier.

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                    • CarolsHusband
                      • Feb 2021
                      • 474

                      #11
                      Thank you for the warm welcome everybody.

                      I hope it's ok if I take this opportunity to try and post a pic just as a test....

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                      Maybe a little "obvious" as first choices to rekindle my hobby but they both have a story. My cousin built the Flakvierling halftrack when we were kids and I was always in awe of it, but never bought one. The Flak 88 because I asked my Gran for it on my 12th birthday, I even gave her the serial number. She bought me this....
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                      I can still remember the disappointment. Not that I'm bitter, obviously !

                      Anyway, I'll stop wittering and start modelling.

                      :smiling3:

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                      • Guest

                        #12
                        Suppose there is a slight comparison, they both put fear into people and made a lot of noise Dan.

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                        • CarolsHusband
                          • Feb 2021
                          • 474

                          #13
                          I s'pose in hindsight it wasn't that long since the war and she wasn't much of a fan of Mr Hitler as you can imagine. I think it probably started my interest in cars too but I do remember being gutted.

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                          • Guest

                            #14
                            Oh I bet you were , hopes built up and then dashed !

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              Hi Dan, welcome to the forum.

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