Hi Ralph, I’m pretty much in the same boat but am now one and a half kits built after my hiatus. You are spot on about changes especially enamels - I think most use acrylics now - it seems to me that no more point and spray - all about thinning down and compressor pressures etc. Anyway I hope you enjoy your stay here! I’m also a Garden of England man so hail fellow man!Hi folks,
My name is Ralph and I am about to have another go at scale modelling. I have not built a model kit for several decades and everything has changed. My airbrushes are getting on for 50 (yes fifty!) years old and the last time I painted a model, the only paint choice at my local model shop was Airfix or Humbrol enamels. I have been looking at all the now stuff out there and still trying to take it all in. I was an armour modeller and heavily into WWI 1:32 scale. I also modelled WWII in 1:76 and 1:35 scale. The choice of kits was fairly limited back then. At the time I worked for a now, long defunct model magazine. The editor there was a rail enthusiast and I spent a long time going down that path. Life and work took over and I spent many years away from the hobby. Now, retired and in my late sixties, I am coming back to the hobby.
Early days at the moment, but I am looking forward to catching up on the theory, while I build my new workshop/model room. I may have to buy some stuff on the way.
I look forward to joining in and I will probably be asking a few questions, at least initially...
I thought it was referred to as ‘The Bay’ lol..... and it's a warm welcome from me too Ralph....
.... I look forward to seeing you around the parish .
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