Introduction

[LCarf]

Hi,
I'm a retired computer scientist who started glueing plastic and cardboard models in my youth .....and came back to it recently.
My main focus is on REAL space exploration, from early rockets to upcoming spaceships and satellites. The other is on jets of German Luftwaffe starting in the 1950s (from F-86 Sabre to Eurofighter and soon F-35).
Last year I built both versions of Saturn V (see photo attached). The top model is REVELL's plastic model, (1:144) the bottom model is cardboard from some polish constructor (Sklej Model 1:150).
Currently I'm trying to build the Bentley 4,5l Blower from Heller (got it as a gift some years ago) and the Eurofighter Typhoon in cardboard fom IPMS. I'm a slow builder, so presentation of the finished models might last until end of the year!
I hope to see a lot of build reports on these models in the forum just to learn and avoid bad models and/or materials.
Regards
Stephan

 

[mijob]

Hello and welcome to the forum its a great place to share techniques and to show your models. I'm looking forward to see your building threads and good luck with your new projects.

 

[Chuffy70]

Please post some photos of your Bentley and Eurofighter, well anything really...

We love all sorts on here.

As to being a slow builder, It really doesn't matter (unless its needed for a model club display) its what makes you happy.

 

[micahrogers]

Welcome aboard!!

We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.... heard that somewhere...
I'm being a very slow builder at the moment...

Anywho, Welcome to Zealot, and enjoy your stay.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Hello and welcome you to Zealot!

You have come to the right place for all things paper/cardstock, and to build and hone your skills. The members here are very helpful.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, need help or advice. Please feel free to ask and we will do what we can to help you (or at least point you in the right direction).

When you start a new project, please post a build thread. Build threads are a great way of show off your work and skills. Not only that, but if you run into an issue with a model you can highlight the area that you are having problems with and we can offer you some suggestions on how to deal with them.

Once again, welcome aboard. I hope that you enjoy yourself here. I look forward to seeing your work.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Helo and welcome to the forum! The comparison pic looks awesome. Take care and have fun and enjoy!

 

[LCarf]

Please post some photos of your Bentley and Eurofighter, well anything really...

We love all sorts on here.

As to being a slow builder, It really doesn't matter (unless its needed for a model club display) its what makes you happy.

Hi Chuffy,
I understand your intend but I still refrain from starting a build thread as I'm afraid this will impose another kind of threat to me: I'm taking so much time to continue a build so that such a documenting thread will be closed due to less traffic. So I'd feel too much compulsion if I have a build thread working.
After 3 weeks the Bentley is just coloured (Airbrush) and the Eurofighter hasn't completed the fuselage....and I'm on it since February ....and the 4th attempt is underway. Hope this is the "version" I can finish ....at some time, I think in autumn.
Thanks for the encouragements!