Hello from cooooool VT!

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

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That is quite a story! Crazy story with you wife’s issue. Good on you. Welcome to the forum and looking forward to your builds. Post up!

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Hey Michael, welcome to the forum! Though you moved to the States we’d still welcome you home and probably apologize that you left….

Heartfelt history, thank you for sharing.

Please share photos of your builds, would love to see them.

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I still apologize a lot … spell funny (centre, colour, …) and my wife says I pronounce many words odd (process).

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Welcome. Quite the life you’ve led. My wife grew up in VT

Hello and welcome aboard

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Greetings Michael and welcome to the forum! Good luck on your Seaview Flying Sub!

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Welcome to the forum, eh! :smiley: I look forward to seeing your builds, Michael!

Best regards,
Brad

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