Hello from the Midlands

[Redstaff]

Hi

I got back into modelling a couple of years ago after a 30 odd year tea break and when I'm browsing for inspiration or ideas, the web very often brings me here, so I thought it would be an idea to join.

I still have an aging stash in the loft and intended to reduce it, however it appears to have grown in the last couple of years.

I restarted with a 1/72 lightning and realised my eyes aren't good enough any more for that size, so I built a Tamiya P47 and the excellent Meng P51 in 1/48. I've also made a Tamiya impreza and Belkits Mk1 escort and currently their Manta in 1/24.Think an F1 car will probably be next though.

My other hobby is driving and restoring steam engines on a heritage railway.

My finished kits are fine to me but nowhere near the standard of some of the superb pics on this site, I will post some pics soon and await the banter

Thanks for reading if you've got this far

Ian 

Edited June 21, 2018 by Redstaff
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[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello Redstaff ...  back to modeling,  to Britmodeller from the USA. Hoping to see your work soon. 

 

Dennis

[cathasatail]

Hi!

Welcome! It's great to see a fellow West Mids resident on here

 

Best wishes,

Sam

[Gorby]

Welcome to Britmodeller Ian, from another Midlander.

Congratulations on concluding that 1/72 is a ridiculously silly scale. I'll look forward to seeing your builds.

 

Gorby

[JPuente54]

Hello and  to Britmodeller from the SE corner of Wisconsin, USA. It's a great place to be. I am Joe; my interests are 1/72nd scale aircraft, any era. Yours is a typical tale; you should fit in just fine. I look forward to your builds, comments, and questions.

Joe

[Ian T]

Welcome Ian, I’ve a similar story with scales!! I have a selection of cheap magnifying specs from the local chemist. These are probably making my eyesight worse, but at least I can carry on. Enjoy the forum. Regards Ian