Morning from sunny Bedfordshire

[H2O Paul]

This post will probably read the same as 80% of the other new member posts; returning to modelling after 40 years, recently retired, 1/72 is out due to failing eyesight, just bought a magnifying lamp to help, now need to practice holding my breath now to stop the shakes when putting tiny part "a" into hole "b"!! :tears-of-joy:

I'm amazed at how much on line advice there is compared to the "how to" books I had in the dark ages. Back then I just threw the model together and painted everything the right colour. As such I'm looking forward to trying out panel line washes, weathering, pigments, oil paints & proper airbrushing.

Will mostly be building 1/48 planes, 1/35 AFVs and figures.

Cheers
Paul

[stillp]

Welcome to the forum Paul.
Pete

[Mark1]

Welcome

[Dave Ward]

Paul,
welcome to the forum - a lot has changed! New materials, techniques, and the internet has opened up a wealth of resources, references etc. Any questions, you'll get a meaningful answer here! Above all enjoy your modelmaking
Dave

[Waspie]

Welcome Paul, I’m one of the 80%! Returnee some 10 months ago. Eyesight and dexterity issues abound.
I tell myself it’s only plastic. I can’t hurt anyone apart from my own pride.

[JayCee]

A warm welcome from me too.
John.

[JR]

Like wise , welcome Paul.
Join in please, and no question is silly.

[spanner570]

Welcome Paul.
Join in and have fun!

Ron

[Jim R]

A warm welcome to the best forum there is

Back then I just threw the model together and painted everything the right colour.

But back then you enjoyed no frills modelling and that is still the main reason we build models. Try not to get too bogged down with YouTube and don't compare your efforts to others. It's fine to want to learn and improve but don't spoil the fun. When all's said and done we're a bunch of old farts who stick bits of plastic together :smiling:
Join in and share the hobby. I'm sure you will enjoy your time here.

[adt70hk]

Welcome Paul!

Beds born and bred myself! But now I'm in MK.

[Tim Marlow]

Welcome from me an‘ all Paul….

[Andy the Sheep]

A warm welcome from me too, Paul.
It's you cross country cycling? :thumb2:

[Scratchbuilder]

Welcome from the seniors on here, live not far from you in sunny Luton. You will get no advice on here except sound advice on even the simplist of questions. Do not worry about the shakes, it saves you buying one of those paint shakers....

[H2O Paul]

But back then you enjoyed no frills modelling and that is still the main reason we build models. Try not to get too bogged down with YouTube and don't compare your efforts to others. It's fine to want to learn and improve but don't spoil the fun. When all's said and done we're a bunch of old farts who stick bits of plastic together :smiling:
Join in and share the hobby. I'm sure you will enjoy your time here.

:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

[H2O Paul]

A warm welcome from me too, Paul.
It's you cross country cycling? :thumb2:

Cyclocross Andy, the other thing I spend too much money on. and fishing stuff I don't need.