Noob saying hi.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 9:33 pm
Hi,
Just a quick introduction.
My first interest in model tanks was when I was a young teenager (I'm a 46 year old father of three now) when I had an obsession with making, mainly 1/35th scale tanks. I think I got quite good at it, I even had a couple on display at my school, but like all things they fell by the wayside as I plunged headlong into, first girls, and then the rat race. A couple of years ago, thanks to my brother-in-law, I got into RC helicopters. The problem is the missus and myself have to work opposite hours to keep child care cost under control, which means I've always got the kids in tow during my spare time. Seeing as young children and RC helis are not a safe combination I was looking for another hobby which would minimise trips to A&E! After surfing the web I stumbled on RC tanks. Kerching! I can satisfy my passion for RC models and keep the little ones safe(ish).
After looking at some of the postings on this site I've got to say the standard of the building has come on a quantum leap from when I was a lad. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is astonishing. I can see I've got my work cut out to even come close to what you guys are doing. Still that's the fun of it.
During the next couple of days I'll be ordering, either a HL Panzer III, or a HL Tiger I. I chose HL because they seem to offer reasonable quality at a price I can afford (I can never remember Tamiya stuff being so pricey!).
I'll still keep going with the helis. My youngest start school full-time in September so I'll be able to spend some time up the local field flying on my days off, chores permitting.
Well that's it. I can hardly wait to get going, modifying, painting, weathering etc.
Cheers.
Just a quick introduction.
My first interest in model tanks was when I was a young teenager (I'm a 46 year old father of three now) when I had an obsession with making, mainly 1/35th scale tanks. I think I got quite good at it, I even had a couple on display at my school, but like all things they fell by the wayside as I plunged headlong into, first girls, and then the rat race. A couple of years ago, thanks to my brother-in-law, I got into RC helicopters. The problem is the missus and myself have to work opposite hours to keep child care cost under control, which means I've always got the kids in tow during my spare time. Seeing as young children and RC helis are not a safe combination I was looking for another hobby which would minimise trips to A&E! After surfing the web I stumbled on RC tanks. Kerching! I can satisfy my passion for RC models and keep the little ones safe(ish).
After looking at some of the postings on this site I've got to say the standard of the building has come on a quantum leap from when I was a lad. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is astonishing. I can see I've got my work cut out to even come close to what you guys are doing. Still that's the fun of it.
During the next couple of days I'll be ordering, either a HL Panzer III, or a HL Tiger I. I chose HL because they seem to offer reasonable quality at a price I can afford (I can never remember Tamiya stuff being so pricey!).
I'll still keep going with the helis. My youngest start school full-time in September so I'll be able to spend some time up the local field flying on my days off, chores permitting.
Well that's it. I can hardly wait to get going, modifying, painting, weathering etc.
Cheers.
