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Afternoon all,

Thanks for letting me join. I've been lurking and dithering for about the past six months since placing my first order with the shop.

I started taking an interest in modelling again about three or four years ago after reading the autobiography of Winkle Brown and looking up some of the aircraft he flew on Wikipedia. I hadn't touched a plastic kit for over thirty years but had a stash of about forty or so mainly Airfix and Frog kits in the loft that had survived several house moves. With a bit more time on my hands since the kids (more or less) left home I dipped a tentative toe in the water. This is mainly a winter time hobby for me and I've found it nearly as good a way to clear the mind as my other passion - motorcycling. Typically I'll spend a couple of hours maybe two nights a week on the darker evenings so my build rate is pretty slow to say the least.

Main modelling interests are civil and military vehicles and WW2 aircraft. Motorbikes too of course and although I have a number of bike kits in a newly growing stash, I don't yet feel I can do them justice. I tell myself this new stash is in readiness for when I retire, but when that will be is anyone's guess. I hope to be able to get on the forum from time to time and pick up a few tips to improve my skills.

Cheers.
 

Jim R

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Hi Nick
Welcome to the forum. I am a newcomer myself and can vouch for the fact that they are a friendly, helpful bunch. The hobby, although frustrating at times, is a great way to relax. I look forward to seeing some of your work.
Jim
 
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Hi Nick welcome to the forum i'm really a newcomer as well, hope you enjoy your time here as much as i have.

Steve.
 

Fernando N

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Hi Nick, welcome to SMF.
I'm pretty much a newcomer too here and like Jim I can vouch that all on here are a friendly and helpful bunch of modelers.
Looking forward to see some of your work.

Fernando
 

Tim Marlow

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Hi Nick
Welcome from me as well.... don’t worry about build rates, this game is all about the journey. If you get stuck or are unsure dont be shy, some clever clogs here will have the answer and will be only too happy to share it with you.
Cheers
Tim
 
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mobear

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Wlcm Nick,friendly bunch of modellers here always full of sound advice and tips,
 

Mickc1440

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Hi Nick, welcome to the forum. There's quite a lot of us newbies on here and have been made very welcome. Look forward to seeing your work.
Mick
 

scottie3158

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Hi Nick,
It's a warm welcome from me look forward to seeing you about the site.
Scottie
 

Steve Jones

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Welcome on board. Look forward to seeing your builds
 

Ian M

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Welcome to the forum I hope that you enjoy it.
 

yak face

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Hi nick welcome to the forum, i like the sound of a stash of old airfix and frog kits! Eric browns autobiography was what inspired my current build , the martlet as it was a favourite aircraft of the (sadly missed ) great mans, cheers tony
 

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Welcome Nick.
Nice place to come to.
Looking fwd to seeing your builds.
John.
 
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