Hi From New Zealand

[Kiwiwolf]

My name is Shane and I've been lurking here for a while just amazed at the skill and dedication to detail you guys show in your modelling. Due to an accident I had quite a few years ago I have tremors in both hands and weakness in my left arm. This means I'll never have the ability to produce the detail that most of you can create. However it doesn't stop me from trying. Modelling is an awesome hobby, an outlet for creativity and for me a physical exercise in which I get to have a hell of a lot of fun while flipping the middle finger at my limitations and my injuries. Most of all, I find it's the most fun you can have with your pants on.

 

As an ex soldier I'm fairly keen on land based war machines, mainly in 1/35 scale although I also have in my stash, a few helicopters (also in 1/35 scale) a couple of fighter jets in 1/32 scale and an aircraft carrier in 1/350 scale. I'm currently working on a Hobby Boss Land Rover WMIK that I'm going to customise a little. I may come out of lurker mode once in a while to ask advice on a build or Oooh and Aaah over one of the incredible builds on this forum. Many thanks for having me... it's a pleasure and a privilege.

[dogsbody]

Greetings from Western Canada. 

 

Who said we have to wear pants while building a kit? Oh wait! That's probably why my wife let me set up a room in the basement.

 

 

Chris

[Bandsaw Steve]

Welcome aboard Shane, From a fellow kiwi -albeit stranded in W.A.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello Shane... from Chicago in the States. A salute for your service from me. If it helps I'm disabled and understand the limitations. I use my modeling as an escape from the daily issue's of my health. 

 

Dennis

[Kiwiwolf]

Thanks for the welcome gents. I'm looking forward to finding my way around here. 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

Gidday Shane, welcome aboard from another West Oz, a native this time. Not exactly stranded here but probably no-one else would want me. 😀 What's the carrier? And definitely got the pants on, too dangerous without them - sleeping cat on my lap, claws, you get the picture! 🥴 Regards, Jeff.

[stevehnz]

Hi Shane, welcome form another Kiwi. Don't get bogged down trying to replicate some of the stunning jobs you see on here, wonderful though they are. I decided long ago that I wanted to build lots of different aircraft models to a standard that I was happy with rather than spend ages on a lesser number, so far I've built damn all of anything the last year or so but the resolve still holds strong, the important thing is to build them the way you're happy with as best you can & have fun doing it.

Cheers,

Steve.