Nosirrah Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Hi, returned to modelling after a break of several decades. The mind is willing but eyes not so sharp as they were. I have been inspired by the incredible work I have seen on this site and hope to develop my abilities, but the main thing is enjoyment. Thank you all. Geoff 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Nosirrah said: the main thing is enjoyment. That's rule no.1 in my book. Gidday Geoff, welcome aboard. What sort of models do you do? Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome Geoff My eyes need help too, despite glasses, and I can definitely recommend one of those head mounted magnifiers, if you haven't already got one. They make all the difference. All the best, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome Geoff, Loads of great folks on this site. Yes a magnifier will server you well. I've had to replace my original one of 40 years or so. The new one has 3 different power lenses and works well with some one like myself that wears glasses. Even works with my bifocals. Only thing I had to learn is the distance between the object and my eyes. I also have one of those lights that has the magnifier built in. Looking forward to your work in progress. All The Best, Ron VanDerwarker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Stickler Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome aboard Geoff! I too have resorted to an illuminated magnifier (which has made an enormous difference) which is now covered in paint! Enjoy your return to the hobby. You'll get plenty of help and inspiration from the forum! Best regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosirrah Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 9 hours ago, Nosirrah said: Hi, returned to modelling after a break of several decades. The mind is willing but eyes not so sharp as they were. I have been inspired by the incredible work I have seen on this site and hope to develop my abilities, but the main thing is enjoyment. Thank you all. Geoff Thanks for all the advice folk. I will be looking at a head set in the future. I guess my main interests are WW2 aircraft and British Cold War aircraft. Although anything interesting really. Avro Shackleton and EE Lightening are up there for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome aboard fellow Staffordshire modeller 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Hello Geoff … from the windy city by the lake Chicago USA. Im mostly a military aircraft modeler but do venture into armor and sci-fi. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Wot they said Geoff. I'm very much in the same position as you having returned to modelling after a long absence. I also struggle with eyesight problems and use an illuminated headband magnifier which is invaluable. As you said, it's all about enjoyment! What area of modelling interests you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosirrah Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 I have just dabbled in some armoured stuff, must say I did really enjoy the change.willing to give anything a go if the subject matter interests me. Maybe some figures in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Me too. At present I'm sticking to modelling cars but in the past just about anything went and I may yet branch out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latakia Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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