Hiya to one and all...

[AlexBB]

Hiya Guys n Gals,
Well though I have used SMS for sometime I had never come across the forum... Noticed it this morning and decided to join...

So would like to say hello to one and all.

I am a late 50's modeller who like many others got back into modelling just a few years ago, I used to build 'badly' models when I was young and did a few of the Addar kits in a bottle, Aurora Monsters and a few space ships with the Airfix Saturn V being one I desperately wanted at the time but for some reason lost in time I never finished.
In my early 20's I built several of the Tamiya and other brand motorcycle kits which sat proudly on an old garage shelf for many years but have long since disappeared.

I now have a mixed interest with SciFi, cars and motorbikes and I also have an avid interest in the Vintage Airfix motorised Museum kits which I like to actually build rather than just collect, though I do keep the boxes lol... Since retiring I now have more time for my hobbies and have set myself up a nice little man cave for my modelling and other pastimes.

Hopefully I can pick up a few tips from the more experienced members and maybe pass on a few tips.

[peterairfix]

Welcome from a long time member and as others will say if you need any help just ask as we are a friendly bunch.

[adt70hk]

Welcome aboard Alexander!!

ATB

Andrew

[Dave Ward]

Alexander,
welcome to the forum - you'll find plenty of like minded modellers here - I've done a few bikes & cars, as well. The Airfix Museum Models were always a draw for me - I can remember making the beam engine & also the paddle engine - both motorised, and being delighted when they actually turned ( although not for long ). I looked for these models recently - the motorised operation had been dropped ( crank handle ), and they were at collectors prices, not for me!
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Welcome to the forum Alexander. You will find a very wide range of subjects modelled here, more than anywhere else I should think, so your interests will more than fit in.

[scottie3158]

Alexander,
It's a warm welcome from ma as well. This is a great place to be with a wide range of interests. Always full of great advice and friendly banter.

[Jim R]

Alexander. A warm welcome to an excellent forum.
Jim

[boatman]

AN WELLCOME Alexander!! from me an jen
chris an jen

[yak face]

Welcome to the forum alexander , feel free to ask anything youre not sure about . You say youre a Scale models shop user , then you’ll know all about the great service .Addar Ship in a bottle ? Were they the ones that came with a two piece plastic bottle ? If so I remember making one of those as a kid .The two part bottle sort of defeating the object of a ship in a bottle really !:smiling5:

[Mark1]

Welcome Alexander

[AlexBB]

Welcome to the forum alexander , feel free to ask anything youre not sure about . You say youre a Scale models shop user , then you’ll know all about the great service .Addar Ship in a bottle ? Were they the ones that came with a two piece plastic bottle ? If so I remember making one of those as a kid .The two part bottle sort of defeating the object of a ship in a bottle really !:smiling5:

Yep the ones with the 2 part bottles lol...

I remember doing the Jaws one and a couple of Planet of the Apes ones... wish I had them now lol...

The attached images may bring back memories...

[Airborne01]

Welcome Alexander! I hope you find lots on this forum to entertain, amaze and (perhaps) educate!
Steve

[AlexBB]

Thank You all for the welcome....

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum Alexander.

[Bobby Conkers]

Welcome sir.