robtmelvin
Airman
I just joined and wanted to take a moment to say "hello" and introduce myself. My name is Bob and I'm a "returnee" to the world of modeling. I built a lot of models, mostly ships and planes, when I was a kid, but then drifted away from the hobby. As I remember, that had something to do with girls. Fast forward 30+ years and I'm recuperating from a serious injury to my left leg (crushed my left tib/fib). Two surgeries and their recovery time left me with a lot of time to surf the web. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep doing some of my more active hobbies and was looking for something a little more sedentary occupy my time.
I just happened to come across some modeling sites and I was floored at how far the hobby has come. The builds I saw just knocked my socks off and I started looking into getting back into modeling. I surfed the web, joined some forums and took the plunge, starting back on ships, mostly in 1/350.
Fast forward another couple of years and my life long interest in WW 2 war planes took my modeling in that direction. I still build the occasional ship, but most of my modeling time is now devoted to the classic warbirds of WW 2, mostly USN and USAAF, but I'm interested in the planes of all of the combatants. I'll build up anything I find interesting, from fighters to transports, but I have a special weakness for the 4 engine heavies of the USAAF.
I'm looking forward to meeting the folks here and seeing what folks are building. I'm also looking forward to learning from the good folks here 'cause I know I still have a lot to learn about the ins and outs of model war birds. Maybe I'll be able to pitch in my own tip or trick from time to time, and as my skills improve, post some pics of some of my birds.
Thanks for taking time to read this.
Bob
I just happened to come across some modeling sites and I was floored at how far the hobby has come. The builds I saw just knocked my socks off and I started looking into getting back into modeling. I surfed the web, joined some forums and took the plunge, starting back on ships, mostly in 1/350.
Fast forward another couple of years and my life long interest in WW 2 war planes took my modeling in that direction. I still build the occasional ship, but most of my modeling time is now devoted to the classic warbirds of WW 2, mostly USN and USAAF, but I'm interested in the planes of all of the combatants. I'll build up anything I find interesting, from fighters to transports, but I have a special weakness for the 4 engine heavies of the USAAF.
I'm looking forward to meeting the folks here and seeing what folks are building. I'm also looking forward to learning from the good folks here 'cause I know I still have a lot to learn about the ins and outs of model war birds. Maybe I'll be able to pitch in my own tip or trick from time to time, and as my skills improve, post some pics of some of my birds.
Thanks for taking time to read this.
Bob
I get the impression you might fit in around here.
We have a lot of exceptional model builders here who enjoy helping those of us who are still trying to catch up. I was out of it for almost 30 years also so. Oh, and feel free to post your models in the Post your stash thread in the model section.:thumbrigh:
