Hi all! I’m Mike Jones. I’m from Shoreline, Washington, USA. I’ve been out of the hobby for a while, but now I’m back. I build mostly Gundams with the occasional ship or aircraft. My modeling and finishing skills are poor. I’m hoping to learn more from the group.
Happy 2026 to all!
Mike
Welcome aboard,its really something the way so many are pick8ng up Sci-Fi stuff
Welcome aboard! Look forward to seeing your builds. You’d be surprised how you can grow your skills if your willing to take some risks and ruin a few models 
Welcome aboard Mike! A returning modeler that is into Gundam? That’s pretty rare! We have some guys here on the forum that do Gunpla, including myself, so please post pics of your projects and do not hesitate to ask questions.
Some of the best parts about building are getting better, and sharing with and learning from other modelers. Welcome!
Welcome back to the hobby. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Modelling skills don’t just happen, trial and error, more practice, failures and successes are all part of the journey. Enjoy what you are doing and have fun. The improvements in skills will happen along the way.
Welcome to the forum Mike! You can learn much here and every model you build improves your skills in many ways. Don’t sell yourself short! I look forward to seeing your builds.
Welcome aboard Mike. Glad you’ve joined us.
Welcome to the forum, Mike! I think we may have some overlap in our interests. I build airplanes and ships, but I also build Maschinen Krieger subjects.
I look forward to seeing your builds!
Best regards,
Brad
Welcome to the FSM forums Mike! This group of builders is great for answering questions, offering advice, and most importantly, someone to “talk” to about this amazing hobby. Enjoy your “Adventures in Scale Modeling”
Happy New Year, Mike. Welcome to the FSM forums.
Hi Mike, welcome to the forum!
I’m also a new member here and, like you, I’ve returned to the hobby after a long break.
Gundams are a great choice — lots of room to experiment and improve skills.
Looking forward to learning together and seeing your builds.
Welcome Mike to the Forums. You are at the right place for tips to help develop your skills.
Improvement comes from doing. If you are willing to work outside your comfort zone and try new techniques there is no limit for growing ones skills. Post your work!
Happy modeling
Mobious
Hey Mike! Welcome to the forums! It’s cool that you do Gundam! What kits have you built? Hope you enjoy your time here!
Welcome aboard Mike!
Utube is your friend. You can watch just about a video on just about every topic you can think of. Many many how to videos. There are also several FB groups that you may find helpful for beginners and intermediate builders. This group also has many talented builders. Welcome and don’t hesitate to ask questions.