I’ve made a few post and commented on other peoples stuff but I figured I should introduce myself.
I served in the Navy back in the early 90’s and was born with saltwater in my veins thus I prefer to do US Navy airplanes, ships and I enjoy WWII era models. I did models when I was a kid but quit doing them while still a teenager. In a round about way serving in the military got me back into modeling. Four years ago I got injured and was in and out of the VA Hospital and I was able to get stuff to do from them and so I started modelling again. After 4 years I’d say I just made it barely into novice level and that’s okay. My stuff will never win awards but I enjoy doing them and to me it’s about honoring those that the model represents or doing stuff I just enjoy. I don’t get to work on models that much since I’m a full time college student majoring in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
A pinch of modeling discussions with a dash of helpful advice mixed with a spoonful of sarcasm. Saute at 229 degrees until the paint drys. Serve with a garnish of seaweed.[chfck]
Seriously though just following some of the threads and picking up tips from the modelers here will take your models to the next level.
Welcome to the forums. You will find lots of helpful, funny, kind people here. Fell free to ask away with ANYTHING. You will get more answers and help than you can imagine. Form one vet to another…thank you for your service and thank you for my freedom!
Hey gonavy. I could think of worse things than being a Navy vet. I was in the Marines and the best experience of my life was being aboard ship in the Med.
My models won’t get me a prize, either but I keep trying to get better at it.