The New Boy

[nickedw]

Hi all, just joined the forum so thought I would say hello. Life-long model builder (with a few gaps!) and having a slightly more serious go at it now I'm semi retired. I taught myself CAD (and now CAM) so using this to make a few bits.

I'm focusing on 1/8th and 1/12th cars at the moment but my interests are many and varied including wooden ships, many, many aircraft (my first love) and plenty of stuff in between. Here's a taster

 

[Jim R]

Welcome Nick to a great forum. You have some superb builds there.

 

[boatman]

WELCOME aboard Nick nice to see you do a variyied theme of modeling

chrisb

 

[boatman]

HI again Nick is that tomcat in 1/32 nd scale ? as i have one to build whe i get round to it an i also want to build it in the jolly roger sqr colours
chrisb

 

[Tim Marlow]

Absolutely superb introduction. Several of those could be confused with the real thing, especially the engine, the bike, and the Alfa…..
Welcome Nick. Looking forward to your first blog, as there is a lot to learn from there.

 

[Mark1]

Welcome to the forum,some very nice work there indeed.

 

[nickedw]

HI again Nick is that tomcat in 1/32 nd scale ? as i have one to build whe i get round to it an i also want to build it in the jolly roger sqr colours
chrisb

No it’s the new Tamiya 1/48th - beautiful kits, treat yourself if you don’t have one, their new phantom is equally nice too. Different level stuff.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

A warm welcome from me too, Nick.
Yours are very inspiring models... sure they are not the real thing?

Andrea

 

[nickedw]

A warm welcome from me too, Nick.
Yours are very inspiring models... sure they are not the real thing?

Andrea

You got me. I always keep a giant pen handy

 

[minitnkr]

Excellent work Nick. I've no clue on what engine or battleship. Hints?

 

[simontie]

Wow some great builds there, welcome and enjoy im a bit of a mix too mainly bikes 1/12. the help and friendly banter on here has helped me bring on my limited modelling experience there a great bunch and always willing to assist
simon

 

[nickedw]

Excellent work Nick. I've no clue on what engine or battleship. Hints?

Thanks. The engine is a Ferrari F40 which I drew in Fusion 360 and 3D printed In 1/8th.

the ships are HMS Victory 1/72nd wooden Caldercraft kit the other is USS Arizona (of Pear Harbour fame) 1/200th Trumpeter kit with a few extras.

 

[papa 695]

Hi Nick, and welcome to the forum.

 

[JayCee]

A warm welcome from me too. You don't have to be mad to be on here, but it helps.
John.

 

[stillp]

Welcome Nick - some great models there.
Pete

 

[minitnkr]

Never worked one but heard it had gobs of torque unlike the v12s.

 

[Airborne01]

Welcome mate, some lovely builds there!
Steve

 

[Mini Me]

Welcome to the forum Nick

 

[rtfoe]

Great intro Nick and a warm welcome to a cosy forum. So you're a digital surgeon , some of us are still old school butchers who love the sound of sawn off limbs.Gotta get my hands on this Cad and Cam stuff.

Cheers,
Richard aka Wabble

 

[boatman]

No it’s the new Tamiya 1/48th - beautiful kits, treat yourself if you don’t have, their new phantom is equally nice too. Different level stuff.

HI again Nick my tomcat is a trumpy super tomcat but can i get away with doin it in jolly rogers colours ? as im not up on aircraft an cant afford tamyia's phantom as ive ploughed all my dosh into my big hms tiger R/C 4yr build an she is just now finished an ready now for her maiden voyuge next month
but i love your tomcat brilliant build as one of the guys have said looks real
ATB to you Sir
Chrisb