G'day from Tasmania

User avatar
darkhorse
Onto the Clever Stuff, Now.
Posts: 130
Joined: January 20th, 2014, 5:53 am
Location: Launceston. Tasmania

G'day from Tasmania

Post by darkhorse »

G'day all.

My name is Troy, I'm 44 years old, married with two kids and two dogs as well the customary two moggies! :ha:
I have been modelling since I was a nipper, I would say that I'am an average modeller, no where near the excellence that I see on here, you won't see any pics as they don't compare to the experts here.
I mainly build modern armor, both NATO and PACT and WW 1 aircraft, I also re enact a RFC Captain and have all the kit.
Currently I'am building Revells 1/28 Fokker D VII, have a Roden 1/32 SE.5a in reserve. Two more kits coming from the UK, 1/32 DH2 and the Roden 1/72 Felixstowe flying boat, the last one is going to be real concern as I normally won't build 1/72 as it is too small. I have MS and am house bound so can spend alot of time building, would appreciate any help on the Felixstowe would be appreciated.
With the 100th anniversary this year, I'am planning to do a 1/32 scale diorama of a British airfield, any advice or ideas on this would be appreciated too ;-) , this is to around schools as I talk to the kids about the Great War.
Cheers
Troy
User avatar
jssel
Still crazy after all these years
Posts: 11975
Joined: April 5th, 2011, 3:42 pm

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by jssel »

Welcome Troy. Enjoy the stay.
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
DH-Drover
Active Participant
Posts: 653
Joined: May 1st, 2011, 7:25 am
Location: Grenfell NSW Australia

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by DH-Drover »

Not another Tasmaniac??? But welcome any way.

Dai
Life or Death there no other options.
Indian Proverb.
User avatar
BlohmWolf
Modelling Gent and Scholar
Posts: 2355
Joined: May 15th, 2013, 11:21 pm
Location: Down under, TAS.

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by BlohmWolf »

Welcome to UAMF darkhorse, nice to see another Tasmanian join.
"Can not finish a model at all"

"You can get more of what you want, with a kind word and a wallet, than just a kind word".

Currently Building: FROG Wildcat, Fokker DR1 Red baron and some other things...
User avatar
darkhorse
Onto the Clever Stuff, Now.
Posts: 130
Joined: January 20th, 2014, 5:53 am
Location: Launceston. Tasmania

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by darkhorse »

there are other Taswegians here!! Since Iam not a great modeller, I have petitioned the wife for a 1:1 scale working SE.5a LOL! After I have sold my tanks that is....
User avatar
JamesPerrin
Looks like his avatar
Posts: 13617
Joined: April 5th, 2011, 8:09 pm
Location: W. Yorkshire
Contact:

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by JamesPerrin »

Hi Troy and welcome. Don't be afraid to show your work here we have wide range of abilities on the forum but we all have fun building and sharing our models.
Classic British Kits SIG Leader Better to fettle than to fill
(2024 A:B 5:1) (2023 13:8:7) (2022 21:11) (2021 15:8) (2020 8:4:4)
User avatar
PaulBradley
Staring out the window
Posts: 21115
Joined: April 6th, 2011, 3:08 pm
Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by PaulBradley »

Welcome, Troy! What bit of Tassie are you at? I did a one-week tour of the island back in '88 - very cool!
Paul

За демократію і незалежний Україну

"For Democracy and a Free Ukraine"
User avatar
VickersVandal
Modelling Gent and Scholar
Posts: 4991
Joined: October 4th, 2012, 3:37 am
Location: Sydney, Australia

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by VickersVandal »

darkhorse wrote:
I have been modelling since I was a nipper, I would say that I'am an average modeller, no where near the excellence that I see on here, you won't see any pics as they don't compare to the experts here.
Fiddle-fiddle! :ha: You'll find there are no elitist JMNs here. People appreciate the effort that has gone into a build no matter what standard it's completed to and everyone loves seeing stuff others have built. I mean, people have complimented my models :shock: , so you should have nothing to fear :mrgreen:

Good luck with the Felixstowe. As I said via pm, I'm more than happy to give as much advice as I can from my experience with the kit.
Must.....build....ALL the Sopwith Camels!...

My Biggles Model display website: https://tinyurl.com/y74ydzae
User avatar
JohnRatzenberger
Why is he so confused ?
Posts: 15708
Joined: April 5th, 2011, 3:42 pm
Location: Living on a sandbar - Nags Head, NC.

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by JohnRatzenberger »

Welcome aboard !! We're all here to help each other and to enjoy our hobby.

Good to have another WW1 modeler coming on board for the Centennial/Centenary/100th.

I see "vandal" has already outted himself as a Felixstowe builder; I can only claim as a starter. Don't worry about it being small, it isn't - it's just the parts that are small :grin: particularly the engine.
John Ratzenberger :???:
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
User avatar
VickersVandal
Modelling Gent and Scholar
Posts: 4991
Joined: October 4th, 2012, 3:37 am
Location: Sydney, Australia

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by VickersVandal »

jRatz wrote:

I see "vandal" has already outted himself as a Felixstowe builder
Hey now, look here....this is the 21st Century....there's no shame in it! :mrgreen:

For me the Felixstowe was really just the dry run for the real descent into madness: The Roden Gotha G.V in all-over lozenge :shock: :omg

I learned a lot building that kit though. First proper use of a wing jig, new rib shading technique, multiple control horns from a single control wire, how not to set fire to a partially built model when every fibre of your being is telling you to...... It's a very educational experience. I can recommend it to all.
Must.....build....ALL the Sopwith Camels!...

My Biggles Model display website: https://tinyurl.com/y74ydzae
User avatar
Chris
Modelling Gent and Scholar
Posts: 2917
Joined: March 15th, 2013, 7:18 pm
Location: In your head
Contact:

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by Chris »

Hiya.
Honcho of ASMMF
User avatar
BlohmWolf
Modelling Gent and Scholar
Posts: 2355
Joined: May 15th, 2013, 11:21 pm
Location: Down under, TAS.

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by BlohmWolf »

I'm actually looking forward to seeing your WW1 builds darkhorse.
"Can not finish a model at all"

"You can get more of what you want, with a kind word and a wallet, than just a kind word".

Currently Building: FROG Wildcat, Fokker DR1 Red baron and some other things...
User avatar
Ian
Blitzbau hero
Posts: 5137
Joined: May 4th, 2011, 10:01 am

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by Ian »

Welcome to the playpen, Troy!
As has been said, don't be afraid to show your work here. We're a very supportive bunch!
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....
User avatar
Stuart
Raider of the Lost Ark Royal
Posts: 19195
Joined: February 25th, 2013, 4:55 pm
Location: Forever England
Contact:

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by Stuart »

Yeah they even let me in so anythings possible!

Welcome!
Stuart Templeton I may not be good but I'm slow...

My Blog: https://stuartsscalemodels.blogspot.com/
User avatar
darkhorse
Onto the Clever Stuff, Now.
Posts: 130
Joined: January 20th, 2014, 5:53 am
Location: Launceston. Tasmania

Re: G'day from Tasmania

Post by darkhorse »

Where can I get a good jig from then? I bought the shagadelic decals from Hannants, the only problem is they had a minimum so I had to get the "Big Ed" kit for the DH 2 LOL.
I'm working on the 1/28 D VII from Revell at the moment as training for the Felixstowe, an exercise in patience and creative engineering LOL.
I will take some pics OK, fellas. With the MS I have, I only use a brush so my paintwork may on be on par with most.
I built the 1/32 Academy Camel, good kit ( with PE ) the decals let it down really badly, I knew this but my local hobby shop can't get decal solv in! So I have to get a new set of decals for it.
Cheers
Troy ( the convict)
PS Iam in Launceston the Northern end of Tassie!
Post Reply

Return to “Welcome!”