Captain Slog Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hi all, finally retired after being a glassblower for 46 years. Started modelling again having not done anything for years. Current building a Lancaster with encouraging comments such as “Where are you going to put that when it’s finished “. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Welcome back to the hobby. Maybe your former profession might come in handy for moulding canopies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Captain Slog said: Hi all, finally retired Gidday Captain, retirement? I can highly recommend it. 🙂 10 minutes ago, Captain Slog said: “Where are you going to put that when it’s finished “. Hang it from the ceiling? It might look more natural there than my 1/600 scale ships would. 😁 Alternatively, perhaps a dedicated model display cabinet, which of course will need filling with more models. 🙂 Anyway, welcome aboard. Regards, Jeff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Captain Slog said: Hi all, finally retired ... Ha! That's what they all say. I've been saying that for the last several years but no-one takes any effin' notice. It's "now you're retired you can...." every five minutes. I hope you can avoid that and enjoy your modelling! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Retirement. The best career move I ever made! Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hello Captain Slog … from across the pond in the city of Chicago USA. Im mostly a military aircraft builder though do venture into armor and StarWars as a change. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I’ve been modelling for 46 years and still getting those sort of comments!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Retirement, the natural complement to serious modelling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cklasse Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I get asked the same question of where am I going to put the model from my wife. Congratulations on taking up a new “job” of modeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Welcome aboard I'm now retired just over 5 years,you may find that your modeling doesn't increase as much as you think it might,so much to do and see,but enjoy your retirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I will be retired is only through 30 years. I hope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hello and welcome! 👋 Apparently I 'retired' last year ..... manage a bit of time at the operating table, but busier now than when I worked full time! Anyway, hopefully some of your work will appear soon .... Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosirrah Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Welcome, I had the same problem when I retired, but with some fishing line around the tail and some drawing pins, it is surprising how many models you can hang, nose down, on a vertical wall. A Lanc may need more than one pin, I used two for my Shackleton, just to be safe. Good luck, Geoff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) You can do what I do. Never finish a model! 🤣 Not that I'm retired. You need an actual pension to retire. Aged 63 I'm looking for 'new opportunities'. Everyone thinks it'll be good for me. 😗 Yeah! Edited March 31, 2023 by noelh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RidgeRunner Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Welcome to the No.1 modelling site and forum! You will get as much support, guidance and enthusiasm here as you need or want! Its a great please to hang out :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I retired nearly a year ago, I've less time for modelling than I had when I was working full time shift work. I need to rethink things I reckon. Welcome anyway, enjoy this place, it isn't too bad all in all. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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