I live in Portland, Oregon. I forgot how fun this hobby can be. As a kid I just made a sticky mess. Now I realize the level of detail and time one can invest is a great outlet for my stress as an ICU nurse. I’m pretty rusty though so I could use some pointers.
Welcome back to the hobby, and welcome to the forum! What kinds of subjects do you like to build? I look forward to seeing your builds.
Best regards,
Brad
Welcome to the forum, and thank you so much for your service at this time esp.
Scan through the subject specific forums and see what grabs you.
I never really stopped modeling, but I certainly slowed down for a while for the usual reasons. When I started to build more, I made the minor mistake of starting pretty much where I left off with airplanes. I bought everything I saw that I liked. However, watching folks here and elsewhere build other subjects really sparked my curiosity to try other subjects as well.You’ll find my stuff now mostly in “ships”.
Bill
Welcome to the Forums and welcome back to the hobby! Thank you for your service.
I’ve been building for 73 of my 79 years and never stopped. You’ve come to the right place. The members here are very knowledgeable and ready to help with questions and problems.
Jim [cptn]
Stay Safe.
Welcome aboard.
Welcome to the Forums!
Starting with cars but I like the old planes like the Spitfires and such.
Thank you Bill. Moving slowly on this one, but I think it’s coming along well so far. 99% isopropyl is great at removing enamel paint but hard to find these days for some reason. [:D]
Thanks. What’s a group build? Does the model take a trip through the mail between builders?
Thanks Jim. I’m a bit rusty at this.
Welcome back
Welcome, and thank you for what you do.
Welcome, Blackthistle.
About group builds: I’m quite new here too — my first FineScale “birthday” was earlier this month. And I had the same question. I think I understand it now.
People who join a group build commit themselves to building a model that fits within the framework of the group build. For example, a member might suggest a group build titled “The Battle of the Atlantic”. Members who are interested in building a model representing any ship, boat, plane, submarine, or gun that was involved in the battle are free to join by committing to build a particular model or models. Dioramas would be welcome as well. Models that might be included in such a group build could be destroyers like the U.S.S. Reuben James, the S.S. Queen Mary, H.M.S. Hood, H.M.C.S. Sackville, U.S.S. Reuben James, and S.S. Eros; various aircraft such as PBYs, B-24 Liberators, Condors, Seafires, Hudsons, B-17 Superfortresses, H.P.52 Hampdens. Some members might build various types of artillery or even radar sets.
The main goal of a group build is to foster a sense of community among FineScale members, and there is the obvious advantage of being able to communicate with like-minded modellers. An additional value is the incentive to get off the couch and away from the TV; group builds normally include a completion date.
No doubt my inexperience with group builds means that I have left out some important information. FineScale is an excellent source of information, especially for novice builders like myself; before I joined, I hadn’t built a model for decades, and hadn’t seriously been involved in the hobby since I learned, at about age 15, that girls were softer and more cuddly than styrene model kits!
Bob
Welcome back to the hobby !!
Here is the point: once a modeler always a modeler !!! We have dry seasons but it never goes away completely. It’s a rich hobby for mind and soul and builds some artistic skills too. Good stuff, welcome back ! Oh and don’t be surprised if your subject matter to model morphs now and then.
Well!
May Your work every day be blessed. I was in a situation where I had to deal with I.C.U Nurses. Men and Women. I am glad you are with us. Enjoy ! !
Welcome aboard. About 90 miles south of you.
Like TB, have had ICU and heart unit time, as well as a potential heart/ICD issue in early Apr. My hat’s off to all the professional healthcare folks, especially right now
Hello and welcome to the group. As you can tell, we have a bunch of good people here.
I’m sure you will fit in just perfect…after all we are all here for each other.
Ben
Welcome aboard. Im sure the grind of your profession is taking its toll especially now. This hobby hopefully will bring joy to the rare down times you have.
Nothing much for me to add that hasn’t already been said. I got back into modeling last fall so I’m kinda new too. I can definitely share what NOT to do.
Paul