Stefee
SMF Supporter
Hi there everybody,
I am returning to this hobby after 23 years away and am literally starting from scratch.
Quick background, just retired from a major motoring assistance company where I was an examining engineer. Prior to that had my own company in South Africa which completed mechanical, body and paint repairs and restorations.
Unfortunately 23 years ago I suffered an eye injury which has left me with 20% vision in the left and difficulty in depth perception so, in a fit of anger and stupidity I sold all my kits, tools etc.
I am building up tools and stuff, SWMBO is horrified that £350.00 later there is another similar amount to spend on airbrush, compressor, spray booth, primer and paints!
My interest is cars mainly in 1/20 and 1/24 scales with the occasional 1/12 thrown into the mix with maybe space related models for a change. My aim is to reproduce the cars I have owned, driven and/or restored (over 160 different ones from 1947 MG TC to 1994 Lamborghini Diablo) over the last 45 years but I appreciate that many will not be produced by kit manufacturers.
First project is my first car in RSA, a Datsun 1600 SSS so just got the Hasegawa 1/24 kit to try and reproduce it complete with racing stripes.
I am based in Hemel Hempstead and look forward to perusing the various sections to gain more knowledge etc. and ask for loads of advice.
Regards to all.
I am returning to this hobby after 23 years away and am literally starting from scratch.
Quick background, just retired from a major motoring assistance company where I was an examining engineer. Prior to that had my own company in South Africa which completed mechanical, body and paint repairs and restorations.
Unfortunately 23 years ago I suffered an eye injury which has left me with 20% vision in the left and difficulty in depth perception so, in a fit of anger and stupidity I sold all my kits, tools etc.
I am building up tools and stuff, SWMBO is horrified that £350.00 later there is another similar amount to spend on airbrush, compressor, spray booth, primer and paints!
My interest is cars mainly in 1/20 and 1/24 scales with the occasional 1/12 thrown into the mix with maybe space related models for a change. My aim is to reproduce the cars I have owned, driven and/or restored (over 160 different ones from 1947 MG TC to 1994 Lamborghini Diablo) over the last 45 years but I appreciate that many will not be produced by kit manufacturers.
First project is my first car in RSA, a Datsun 1600 SSS so just got the Hasegawa 1/24 kit to try and reproduce it complete with racing stripes.
I am based in Hemel Hempstead and look forward to perusing the various sections to gain more knowledge etc. and ask for loads of advice.
Regards to all.
