Back in the Game! Joe's MiGs

[FLYBOYJ]

Back in the early/ mid 1980s I was really into model building, an active member of IPMS and would continually attend shows and contests. Now that I am happily retired I'm slowing jumping back into the game. At one point I was dragging along about 100 unbuilt kits, over time I slowly sold them off (I can kick myself for some of the stuff I sold). I used to do a lot of vacuum-form and kit bashing. I had a few KP kits around so I'm starting off with one of my favorite builds - MiGs and East Block aircraft, especially from small, 3rd world airforces. I built these straight out of the box, hope to do more and eventually jump into GBs as time permits.

 

[Snautzer01]

Saddle up. It has been a while. Have fun.

 

[Wurger]

A nice collection ....

 

[Airframes]

Some nice models there Joe, and great that you've returned to modelling. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

 

[fubar57]

Good stuff Joe. Love alternate markings

 

[rochie]

Those are all really nice Joe

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff. I hope the hobby brings back many years of pleasure. Looking forward to seeing more!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I wish I had time to build...

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Thanks for the encouragement folks - the biggest obstacle I'm dealing with is my eyesight. I'm getting use to using a magnifier, but to make matters worse I'm near sighted in one eye and far sighted in another. Getting old sucks!

 

[Crimea_River]

So close the eye you don't need for the task you are doing!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

So close the eye you don't need for the task you are doing!

I've tried that - going from one eye to another gives me a headache!

 

[LA2019]

Nice collection!

 

[Ol 45]

Hi Joe, I see you are in Colorado. Me too..Metro area of Denver. IPMS is still strong here but currently not active due to Covid. We should start meeting again soon.
I'm an old guy too and have similar eyesight problems but still plug along with my building, You can contact local IPMS chapters through Col-Par Hobby Town in
Aurora. Hope to meet you in the near future.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work Joe!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Hi Joe, I see you are in Colorado. Me too..Metro area of Denver. IPMS is still strong here but currently not active due to Covid. We should start meeting again soon.
I'm an old guy too and have similar eyesight problems but still plug along with my building, You can contact local IPMS chapters through Col-Par Hobby Town in
Aurora. Hope to meet you in the near future.

Thanks! I know Col-Par well, been awhile since I was there. I'll have to look you guys up!

 

[T Bolt]

Those look real nice Joe

Thanks for the encouragement folks - the biggest obstacle I'm dealing with is my eyesight. I'm getting use to using a magnifier, but to make matters worse I'm near sighted in one eye and far sighted in another. Getting old sucks!

I keep 4 pair of reading glasses on my model bench, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5. I use them single or stack as many as 3 together depending what I'm working on.
Getting old sucks.

 

[SaparotRob]

I don't mind getting old. It's the aging part that sucks.

 

[Wayne Little]

Same here Glenn, a few different pairs and the round light magnifiers too....

Good stuff on the models Joe hope you can join us in a GB down the track.....