Nickaliath Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Hello all, Just thought I would quickly introduce myself. I started modelling aircraft when I was in school, doing various scales / eras of aircraft. Did a lot of Harrier models, as this was always a special interest to me. I have been self taught from the start and this showed on my early models 🙄. I was always in a rush to get them done and wasn't too worried about quality. Fast forward to now (mid 30's) and I have started to do more models. I hadn't really done much in the way of modelling in between this time, just random bits. The first model I went back to was my 1/24 Airfix Harrier GR3, which I spent a bit more time to get right. Its no where near perfect, but was a definite level up from the early days! (I will upload an image of this). The next model I completed was my 1/24 Airfix Messerschmitt 109, which I was happy with. Again it was ok, but could have been taken much further. The nose sections didn't want to fit that great, but I trimmed as best as I could. I have had issues with decals and silvering on the clear parts. I have since been reading some threads and found a way to get this better involving gloss clear first. I will try this next time. https://500px.com/photo/1000625464/109-jpg-by-Nick-WW Most recently I have completed my 1/24 Airfix spitfire Mk1a, which was a similar level to the 109. Again had issues with decals, which included the old ones falling to pieces. I made up my own, which came out good. Again had a bit of an issue with nose upper section fitting correctly, but I removed plastic to help. https://500px.com/photo/1000625468/spit-by-Nick-WW Both 109 & spitfire could do with a matt clear coat over the top. I did do this with my old harrier, but haven't done it with either of these. So on to my current model, Which is a Revell 1/32 Panavia tornado. Ive had this kit for a while and although I like tornados, im not really in to building it. But having said that, it needs to be completed. I am planning to use it as a bit of a test model, trying out weathering techniques. I have never done this before, but do have some humbrol products dedicated to this. I have never really added anything to the models, other than the original parts with the kits. I am hoping to take my modelling to the next step and add some more detail to the kits. I currently have a stash of military aircraft which are; 1/24 P51 mustang Airfix, 1/24 Focke wolfe Airfix, 1/24 Stuka Airfix, 1/24 Typhoon Airfix, 1/24 Hurricane Airfix, 1/72 Lancaster Revell, 1/72 B17 bomer Revell & 1/48 B25 Revell monogram. As you can see, I have more than enough to keep me going for now. 😁 Thanks for taking the time to read this, I look forward to posting further. Edited July 31, 2019 by Nickaliath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Welcome Nick, from another somerset lad. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Greetings from Western Canada. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Thank you both for the welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Hello Nick... from Chicago USA. Very nice build of Pip's Prillers 109. Im a bit of a nut for Pip's planes myself. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Hello Dennis, Thanks for the welcome and comments. I really like the colour schemes of the 109 and hope I did it some sort of justice. I am hoping now that I can take the builds to the next level 👍. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 I forgot to ask, is there a better way to add images to the site? I presume Instagram isn't prefered? as this would be easy and free to link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Nickaliath said: I forgot to ask, is there a better way to add images to the site? I presume Instagram isn't prefered? as this would be easy and free to link. Yes there are a few sites to use, village photos for one. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235022225-an-idiots-guide-to-posting-photos-from-village-photos/ And then there is Flickr. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235023506-brief-guide-to-using-flickr/ I myself use Imgur. The app on my iPhone and iPad makes it easy for me, I hope this helps ? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 thanks for that. I will take a look at those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Use post image myself. Never had any trouble with it Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 16 hours ago, rio said: Use post image myself. Never had any trouble with it Rich I presume that's a free service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Yes it is. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 I will take a look at that one as well then 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Welcome...I'm also zumerzet more the merrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Ow' be on? from the shadow of the Tor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 As I previously mentioned, this is my first attempt model getting back in to it recently. Harrier GR3 1/24. I was happy with how it came out, although there was a lot I would do differently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Which part of somerset you from? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickaliath Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, rio said: Which part of somerset you from? Rich Nr Taunton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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