I've started, so I'll........

[ManixZero]

Please allow me to introduce myself...........

 

When I was much, much younger I used to build model aeroplanes, ships and whatnot.  I built quite a few and probably very badly.  I also became a bit of a plane spotter!  Then I grew up!  

 

Then, a couple of years ago I found myself laid up, due to injury, for a couple of months and got bored!  So I bought a model aeroplane ( A Saab Gripen) and breaking all of the rule of accuracy, built it and even painted it!  I used the old Humbrol enamels and a paint brush and was quite proud of my achievement.  So I bought another etc.

 

So here I am a year or so after building my Saab (I have a soft spot for the brand!) introducing myself to a world of, from what I have realised, very accomplished and serious model making folk.

 

I'm completely humbled by the skills and dedication to detail that I've seen on this site and I've realised that I'll never get to that level of competence!

 

But hey, who cares? As long as we enjoy what we do?  Nothing else matters...........

I might, one day, dare to darken your site with images of my attemps!

 

Untill then

Cheers

MZ
 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

2 hours ago, ManixZero said:

Then I grew up!  

 

Wash your mouth out  -  we never grow up. 😁     Gidday, and welcome aboard. And I'm still using Humbrol enamels (and others) smeared on with the hairy stick, a paint brush. With rather average results. I mainly do 1/600 scale Airfix ships myself.

 

Three rules I follow with modeling -

 

1.  Have fun.

2.  Build to your own standard, not others. Learn from others though, to improve.

3.  Repeat rules 1 & 2. 

                                                  Hope you enjoy your time here.     Regards, Jeff.

[Latakia]

Manix

[Chimpion]

10 hours ago, ManixZero said:

I'm completely humbled by the skills and dedication to detail that I've seen on this site and I've realised that I'll never get to that level of competence!

Neither will I. As you said, who cares?

Welcome to the site - I'm pleased to be able to report that this is a great place to be for all those interested in modelling, regardless of skill level or commitment level. As long as you're polite and constructive, you'll fit in just fine 

 

[jackroadkill]

11 hours ago, ManixZero said:

I've realised that I'll never get to that level of competence!

 

I'm willing to bet you've already left me way behind!  Welcome to BM; the inmates are very knowledgeable and friendly but should never be fed after midnight.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello MZ …  from the city of Chicago USA, Im mostly into military aircraft and models. Building since ‘79 with a break from 05-14 for multiple reasons. 
 

Dennis