I’ve been a modeller & a tinkerer all my life, enjoying building something out of bits n pieces n glue into something interesting, artistic, practical & or awe-inspiring! I stopped for a few years (kids etc) but was always interested. I’m back into it again, this time newly intrigued by the methods modellers use to get weathering effects & the amazingly realistic results that can be achieved. My renewed interest started one day, when I gave each of my 3 kids a handful of cash each, and took them on a train ride up to newcastle to frontline hobbies - wow they have everything!!. After helping them all decide what they wanted, I was feeling a bit left out so I spent $22 on a 1/72 Vollmer house model for myself. It worked out so well I installed a white LED to light up all the windows & nice simulated curtains etc. As an electronics tech by trade, I found a circuit to turn the light on with a flickering effect identical to a fluorescent light, & then a light sensor circuit so that the light comes on after sunset. At this point I decided to build some sort of diorama, with possible random sound effects also, & being a passionate tennis nut I have already bought a 1/72 tennis court to include in it somewhere! I’ll try to give some updates from time to time!
[#welcome] to the forums, sounds like some interesting work! [tup]
[#welcome] to another mate from down under. nice to have ya in the forums! [:D]
Welcome to the Forums [#welcome]. Glad you’re here.
Regards, Rick
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[#welcome] to the forums, niftynev!!! Hope to see you around![;)]
What keeps you guys from Down Under from falling off the Earth?
Gravity. Besides, us downunder know we’re on top! [;)]
G’day Nev. Welcome to the forums. Mate, there’s a ton of information here and many willing to share their techniques. [:D]