Hey!
Figure since I started posting, I should introduce myself.
I was originally from Canada … moved to SC in the 90’s … now in VT.
I built models from as far back as I can remember (mom and dad would help me build models when I was maybe 5 or 6), till when I was in college (by then I was casting parts and trying for realism).
I am a machinist by trade, went to a three year college for engineering … and am a general “mr fix it” (heck, a few weeks ago I was standing in a barn full of cows working on the neighbors tractor) My wife is paralyzed from the shoulders down as the result of diving accident when she was 12 … so I work out of the house. I am just finishing up building a workshop (you can check out of my facebook page and see the project … 4500 sq ft and have put every nail in myself. Michael Csele /// Vermont Country Workshop ). There is also pictures of the control boxes I built and a Victrola I refurbished last year. Just a big kid … never grew up … like to play!
I had always planned to get back into my “old” hobbies … never lost interest. I still have all my HO trains packed away in boxes. I have my slot cars (Strombecker 1/32). I even have my 049 Cox control line engines.
Over the years I have collected “a lot” of plastic models. I am guessing there is 20 or more in boxes waiting to be built. There is the Gemini capsule … the transparent P51 Mustang … an Avro Arrow … a few Glenco space models … a cut away submarine … I don’t even remember what others.
Anyway … I am hoping that once I finish the workshop, I will have time to get back back into model building. At 62, I am not getting any younger.
I am still on the hunt for a few things … a detail kit for the Gemini (that was my first post I just put up).
I love the Disney version of the Nautilus … till having problems finding one … thinking I may have to learn to 3D print to get this one.
I also will post in a few days for advice on the Seaview and Flying Sub. Of all things I have never used a photo etch kit … not sure if I need one (or a decal kit) for these two kits.
Hope everyone is well and staying warm!
Michael Csele
Jericho, VT
I look forward to seeing your builds, Michael!