Hi guys and gals: I am an old Iowa Hawkeye who is just about retired from his law practice of 33 years. I was a high school teacher for 10 years in central Iowa before going to the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1979. (But I am NOT a Husker fan…am strictly an Iowa fan. At age 66, I finally again have time to climb back into the old armor/air modeling saddle. I have not ridden that horse since about 1975, when I started armor modeling with Tamiya kits…several of those were their rc tank kits; one I still have today.
Boy, have techniques changed! I am just this year learning some of the new weathering/painting skills and washes which go way beyond just the old dry-brushing done several years ago. I have recently expanded my paints to include mainly AMMO Mig, Vallejo, LifeColor, and Model Master acrylics, as well as exploring Windsor and Newton oil washes). I find that creating an armor diorama after weeks of planning, assembling, and painting, at my age is perhaps more satisfying than sex… well, maybe almost better.
I look forward to learning from all of you, and hope to take my modeling to the next level…I know I have a long way to go. I thought I should post a few pics of my work from this year…so you would have a idea of modeling areas where I need improvement and advice. I am not thin-skinned, guys, so no need to worry that I will “abandon ship” from this forum when the first constructive tip or criticism is sent my way…
Well, here goes… I will try to figure out how to post some pics show some of my favorite builds… Robert
But I would advise you not to smell those fumes of lacquer, etc…They can be harmful. I would advise you get A NIOSH Vapor respirator at Home Depot or Lowe’s- It will keep fumes and particles out of your lungs. Costs about $30 and could save your life. Wear it whenever you spray anything.
The smells I remember are dope (aircraft type) and hydraulic fluid. I was a hanger brat. Dad’s idea of quality time was to take me with him to airport and let me play around there while he indulged in hanger talk with his buddies.
I got into modeling at an early age with flying models, which also used dope, so the smell stayed with me for decades until I decided to stop worrying about the weather and took up static scale models! Welcome to group!
That’s all nice stuff you posted ,as the other fella said . But, Didja have to break the building to impress us? Gees,What an entrance LO L .LO L . Welcome back to the world of modeling . Look forward to your New builds ! T.B.
What an entrance back into the hobby! Keep up the great work, and the pics.
I remember a lot of those smells from years gone by. I’ve been building for 67 of my 73 years and my wife says that those are 1/2 the reason I’m a little “off in the head”. She says the other 1/2 is senility. [*-)]
