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Ludwig
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Hello again

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Dear All

After having posted a Hello over a year ago, and since been pretty inactive, I thought a second Hello would make sense after I posted lately a note about an update of my homepage "Ludwig's Modeler's Library" in the references forum. http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=10728

So what's about me? Being in my early 50s and living in Switzerland, I was infected with the modeling virus by my father already in an early age. Started to build by myself probably around 10 (don't recall anymore :grin: ), I made a lot of models but most of them didn't survive.
--> Engine of an Airfix H.P. 0/400 1-72 from the early 70s, build by my dad (not much left ...)
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Later then other interests - like e.g. Girls :-D - took my time, so that I started again a little when doing my studies to free my mind with other tasks.
Over the years it was an up and down. Some times more, some times less I built. But in the last years the general interest on modeling increased again, even if I still lack the time (also because of my homepage and the content that needs a lot of time) for build all the models I have gathered over the last years. A problem most modelers are dealing with, as I have experienced.

So this is a part of what's waiting to be built ... once ... one day ... :roll:
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But what have I built over the years? Well, there is a lot.
The latest model is a P-38J by Revell USA in 1:48. Pretty nice model for the age. The stamp on the model is saying 1964.
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A very old version of an Arifix 1:76 DUKW with an incredible amount a paint.
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And here some in an overview:
Me-163 from Testor in 1:48 Image

Spitfire "Johnny Johnson", Airfix 1:72 Image

Phantom II 'Nam Raider', ESCI 1:48 Image

Corsair II, Italeri 1:48 Image

Hawk, Arifix 1:72 Image

Corsair II, Matchbox 1:72 (old build) Image

Viggen, Hasegawa 1:72 Image

Harrier, Airfix 1:48 Image

YB-49, ERTL 1:72 (hanging at wall) Image

So this is a small part of all the stuff I already made I'm looking for new places to put it after finishing. Always new shelfs etc. :roll:

Have a great time all together.
Cheers
Ludwig
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beany
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Welcome back Ludwig, I'm glad you found us again. That is a enviable looking stash of kits you have there, and a superb collection of built ones. It looks like we have similar tastes as I have many of the kits you have posted pictures of.

Cheers
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iggie
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Nice selection in the stash and built kits!
Welcome aboard! (Again)
Best wishes

Jim
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Yes, Welcome aboard, again !
A good collection indeed and your cataloging effort is to be commended.
Looking forward to your continued participation.
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Welcome aboard, Ludwig! Where in Switzerland are you? I visited the Zurich area a couple of years ago, as my wife has relatives there.
Paul

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Welcome back - nice collection of builds!
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Welcome back Ludwig, it's nice to see you return. I like your stash and definitely approve of thise Cold War kits ;-)
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