Hi there. My name is Michael and I am with the USAF staioned at RAF Lakenheath in the UK. I have been modelling for 20 or so years (kind of hard to pin down exactly when I started). I took a break for a while after I got married, but I am trying to get back into the swing of it. I mostly work 1/48 military aircraft and 1/35 modern armor, but I may switch to 1/72 a/c since I am running out of shelf space. My biggest challenge now is learning how to weather properly. Any tips would be great. I am startin to figure out washes and pastel chalks, but the results are less than ideal. Cheers.
Hi there, just became a member today I am not a million miles away from your location, I am in central Scotland. I have wide modelling interests covering aircraft , armour and most recently modern Royal Navy warships. My son is currently serving in the RN hence my login name f86 (pennant nos) t22 (Type 22 frigate) HMS Campeltown his last ship. If you would like to contact to chat or exchange ideas please feel free.
You and I are in the same “boat” so to speak. I jsut became a member today as well. Nice of you to reply. I was just up in Edinburgh this summer. Got there right before the Fringe started. Good mate of mine in the MoD hails from Glasgow. What’s your latest project? I’m finishing a Marder 1A2 as well as an Israeli F-16D. Might do an F-15E with Lakenheath markings next. Hobby shop here on the base actually has decal sets for the local jets.
Welcome to FSM to both MSomuk & f86t22. Good to have both of you come and join us here at the forums. I’m sure you will find something here to your liking.
See you both around the Armour Forum.
Welcome to the forum MS and also to you F86,
We are glad that you have decided to join us here. And we hope that you stay for good.
welcome mike, just do a weathering search in the forum and you will get plenty of material
Welcome to the forums, MSomuk & f86t22!
Welcome mike,
See you soon in the aircraft forum. Keep your powder dry.
Over and out.
welcome to the forums MSomuk and f86t22 im in Coventry not far from you both
Welcome to the forums…great group of people here. Just dont strain your vision reading all the information like I did LOL!
Chris
Hi Mike and welcome, glad to have someone from over the pond over here, i hope you enjoy your self here…Greg
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Welcome to our friendly little community! I made the switch to 1/72 scale about a year ago from 1/48 and I’m glad I did! I’ve been going crazy buying anything I can get my hands on in 1/72: planes, armor, sci-fi, etc… I love to be able to make size comparisons and 1/72 makes it easy.
Best wishes,
Mark