Good evening everyone.
I am returning to this hobby after a gap of over 20 years (where has the time gone?).
Being a driver for a well known West Midlands bus company spare time is at a premium so I'm afraid I'm not what you would call a quick builder but hopefully progress will be steady on whatever the project may be.
My main interest is in military aircraft and this interest was rekindled with the newly tooled Airfix 'Dambuster' Lancaster and Operation Herrick Merlin of which I have bought both.
My skills were mediocre at best in my previous attempts but having come across some of the video's on Youtube completely by accident I now understand some of the terms I've been coming across (pres shading etc) so hopefully results will be far better than in previous.
Well enough waffling on time to have a look around the forum and pick up some more hints and tips before I start splashing the glue and paint around.
Regards to all, Dave.
PS A Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New year!!
Hello from Dudley
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Modelcrazy
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Hello from Dudley
Regards Dave.
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
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Nige201980
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Hi and welcome to the forum buddy.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-TGcs5u_ZXSZ9kObNfsPg
On the go at the Mo
Quite a few
On the go at the Mo
Quite a few
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HWGuderian23
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Re: Hello from Dudley
back to the hobby Dave.Glad to have you aboard mate. Looking forward to see some of your builds...
Cheers!
Markus
Currently on the bench:
HobbyBoss Leopard 2A4 + Trumpeter workable type 570P 'Diehl' tracks 1/35 - assembled
Revell PzKpfw 35(t) with Friul white metal tracks in 1/35
Markus
Currently on the bench:
HobbyBoss Leopard 2A4 + Trumpeter workable type 570P 'Diehl' tracks 1/35 - assembled
Revell PzKpfw 35(t) with Friul white metal tracks in 1/35
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Modelcrazy
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Thank you for the welcome to the site and what a small world it is - another yam yam lol.
Pictures of builds - well maybe not just yet but will almost certainly be lots of questions!
Regards Dave.
Pictures of builds - well maybe not just yet but will almost certainly be lots of questions!
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
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Paul
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Welcome to ISM Dave
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Modelcrazy
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Thank you Paul.
Well been having a little look-see at some of the model builds on here - crickey I've got a long way to go to achieve some of these standards.
Think I'm going to get myself a little practice kit and break out the airbrush from my model railway days and see what happens. Mind you its been so long since I used it I can probably guess the outcome!
Regards Dave.
Well been having a little look-see at some of the model builds on here - crickey I've got a long way to go to achieve some of these standards.
Think I'm going to get myself a little practice kit and break out the airbrush from my model railway days and see what happens. Mind you its been so long since I used it I can probably guess the outcome!
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
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UKscalemodeller
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Welcome aboard
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BrummieModeller
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Welcome to ISM fellow midlands matey 
fellow midlands matey Dan
WIP Kits on the Bench
Revell 1/144 Airbus A320 Thomas Cook Livery
Airfix 1/72 Brewster Buffalo F2A-1
Revell 1/24 Mini Cooper Mk1
Airfix 1/76 Panther
My Facebook Page
WIP Kits on the Bench
Revell 1/144 Airbus A320 Thomas Cook Livery
Airfix 1/72 Brewster Buffalo F2A-1
Revell 1/24 Mini Cooper Mk1
Airfix 1/76 Panther
My Facebook Page
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Daishi12
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Re: Hello from Dudley
to ISM from another returnee, and a Happy Christmas to you as well.W.I.P.
Revell 1/72 P-47M
Airfix 1/72 Bristol F2B Fighter
Technical Consultation for MrsModellor :- Tamiya 1/35 S.A.S. Pink Panther
Revell 1/72 P-47M
Airfix 1/72 Bristol F2B Fighter
Technical Consultation for MrsModellor :- Tamiya 1/35 S.A.S. Pink Panther
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T3hGuppy
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Welcome to ISM buddy.
That Merlin has been on my wish list for awhile.
That Merlin has been on my wish list for awhile.
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Hi Dave, welcome to the forum, it's good to have you with us
My Youtube Channel: http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds
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Coen
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Dave, its good to have you dude!!!I'll be looking forward to seeing that Dambuster buddy, wicked!!
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Welcome to ISM Dave
Where does all the bloody time go.....?
Owner of Ultimate Modelling Products
Owner of Ultimate Modelling Products
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Modelcrazy
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Gentlemen (and Ladies if there are any on here) thank you for these kind words of welcome. I keep forgetting how popular this hobby is. Feels so good to be among 'friends' now that I am dipping my toe back into the water so to speak.
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
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alextheblue
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Hi Dave, to ISM!
With regards to putting up pictures - go on, what's the worst that could happen!
You'll find that everyone on the forum is very supportive, will help when asked and will only provide positive feedback - it's all good!
to ISM!With regards to putting up pictures - go on, what's the worst that could happen!
You'll find that everyone on the forum is very supportive, will help when asked and will only provide positive feedback - it's all good!
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Modelcrazy
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Hi Alextheblue,
The reason there won't be any pictures at the moment is that I'm not currently building anything. I've got those two Lanc's and the Merlin but want something a little smaller to practice on first as its been a very long time since I've actually built anything. Things have also changed so much from the good old days of the 'shake and bake' kits with all this aftermarket additional detailing kits I'm still looking around.
Fingers crossed I can bag the Harrier on the December giveaway LOL. Do like the Harriers though so may have a bash at one of the re-tooled Airfix offerings.
Regards Dave.
The reason there won't be any pictures at the moment is that I'm not currently building anything. I've got those two Lanc's and the Merlin but want something a little smaller to practice on first as its been a very long time since I've actually built anything. Things have also changed so much from the good old days of the 'shake and bake' kits with all this aftermarket additional detailing kits I'm still looking around.
Fingers crossed I can bag the Harrier on the December giveaway LOL. Do like the Harriers though so may have a bash at one of the re-tooled Airfix offerings.
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
On the Bench :
Airfix A03306 Bedford QLT & QLD Military Trucks 1:76 Status Assembly
Airfix A14101 AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 1:48 Status Research
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badpirate
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Re: Hello from Dudley
to ISM budMike
Mike
On the bench, or in my case, the desk;
Hobbyboss 1/350 USS Greeneville
Tamiya 1/35 Russian Field Car GAZ67B
Trumpter 1/72 CH-47D Chinook
On the bench, or in my case, the desk;
Hobbyboss 1/350 USS Greeneville
Tamiya 1/35 Russian Field Car GAZ67B
Trumpter 1/72 CH-47D Chinook
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alextheblue
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Re: Hello from Dudley
Got to agree with you there, things certainly have changed! Until I joined ISM I wasn't even aware of most of the techniques and products that are available now.
The other great thing about this forum is that there's no pressure. You can post comments and pictures when you feel ready and nobody is going to judge you.
It's all good!
The other great thing about this forum is that there's no pressure. You can post comments and pictures when you feel ready and nobody is going to judge you.
It's all good!
