Ray B. Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I used to build kits with my dad back when I was ten or so, but didn't really have the patience to stick with it back then. Started up again last October and now I have more kits and supplies than I know what to do with. I've seen some great builds here and it seems like a nice community. Looking forward to seeing everyone's work going forward. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 aboard Ray Just now, Ray B. said: now I have more kits and supplies than I know what to do with. Your commitment to your hobby is admirable. Your SO may disagree, but we think that's great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray B. Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Something to the effect of 55 kits so far, I think. Of which I've completed... two. I don't know what part of me thought I really needed seven F-16s (and two F-2As), but clearly I have plans for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ray B. said: I don't know what part of me thought I really needed seven F-16s (and two F-2As), but clearly I have plans for them! I know one loony who has about 70ish Sabre models, so don't feel too bad (yet). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hello Ray... from about 200 miles west in Chicago. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Welcome, Ray! Another Midwesterner here, from Dennis's neck of the woods, though now quite happily transplanted to suburban Balt-ee-more. Hope you enjoy your time here -- it's an absolutely splendid group of folks -- and I very much look forward to seeing some of your projects! 2 hours ago, Ray B. said: Something to the effect of 55 kits so far, I think. Of which I've completed... two. Not to worry...that's probably a far more common stash-to-build ratio than you might imagine! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Welcome Ray, I was out your way visiting a cousin - really enjoyed our time in Detroit. < I am biased mind!! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray B. Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Nick Belbin said: Welcome Ray, I was out your way visiting a cousin - really enjoyed our time in Detroit. < I am biased mind!! Nick Hah, I see that. Nice Escort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Ray: Greetings from DC, great to have you on board, and 7 F-16s (aka "Vipers" aka "Lawn Darts") is hardly cause for concern here. Some people in this forum have that many unbuilt C-130s! I think you'll find there are a great many returnees to this hobby in exactly your position. There once was a Squadron Shop in Detroit--I think it was the original. How is the situation, shop-wise, now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray B. Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Ray: Greetings from DC, great to have you on board, and 7 F-16s (aka "Vipers" aka "Lawn Darts") is hardly cause for concern here. Some people in this forum have that many unbuilt C-130s! I think you'll find there are a great many returnees to this hobby in exactly your position. There once was a Squadron Shop in Detroit--I think it was the original. How is the situation, shop-wise, now? There's a decent handful of options in the metro area and further out. Nankin Hobby has a few locations in the metro and they're my go-to for Tamiya and Hasegawa kits. Modelcave out in Ypsilanti has a bunch of stuff, but unfortunately there's no entering the building at the moment. Michigan Toy Soldier up in Royal Oak has all the painting stuff I could want. Admittedly, the bulk of my damage has been done online (Sprue Brothers, eBay), but there's enough about that I can usually find that one thing I forgot this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Greetings from off to your nor'west. So 55 kits and you've finished two. Ppfff! That nothing. I have way more than that ( 100's ) and I haven't finished one yet. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Ray B. said: I don't know what part of me thought I really needed seven F-16s Gidday Ray, welcome aboard. Only seven? I've got that many HMS Suffolks, Nelsons, Belfasts, and nearly that many Prinz Eugens, Repulses, Manxmans and a few others. (I'm a 1/600 scale ship modeler). Why that many? For conversions, whiffs and in the case of Belfast, spare parts. I'm sure you'll think of what do do with yours. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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