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Billoddy
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Hello all
I’m Mark (or Bill if you knew me in the RAF). Just getting back into modelling as a way of not thinking about the big ‘C’ which is unfortunately not playing the game and taking me away bit by bit.
I spent 25 years in the RAF which I suppose is influencing my choice of kits to build. I’ve started with trying to find a 1/144 model of each type of aircraft I’ve worked on stumped only now by a Navy version of the EH101 Merlin. I’m sure one will turn up eventually. Living in Lincoln I had to build a WW1 tank so that was the last build on a small vignette. Next will be the Airfix 1/72 chipmunk which is almost as old as me!
Hoping to gain some inspiration and tips as well as dreaming about the detail and skill I see on here.
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Mark.
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Welcome Bill, Goodie to see you.
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Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome aboard Mark!
I'm up in North Somercotes, but get in to Lincoln now and again; do you use the model shop at the bottom of the Steep at all?
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Welcome aboard, Mark !
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Hello Mark, and welcome to the forum.
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G'day, Mark.
Great to hear that you are getting stuck in.
No better hobby than this to help you focus on what you love.

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Billoddy
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iggie wrote: ↑October 16th, 2023, 10:31 pm Welcome aboard Mark!
I'm up in North Somercotes, but get in to Lincoln now and again; do you use the model shop at the bottom of the Steep at all?
Hello Iggy
Yes I use that shop whenever I can, better to support a local business where possible and they seem really nice people.
It’s been a steep (and expensive!) learning curve buying all I need again but apart from paint I’m pretty much there now.
Looking forward to seeing all the other great builds on here.
Cheers
Mark
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Hi Mark and welcome. Enjoy your stay
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Welcome aboard, Mark.

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Welcome Mark, we have a couple of things in common, ex RAF, mainly helicopters and also have the big C. Wonder whether there's a link to all those dodgy chemicals we used to spray all oer the place. Enjoy the modelling and there're a lot of very knowledgeable helpful people on this site.
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Greetings Mark

Look forward to seeing your work, particularly the Hurricane.

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Welcome aboard Mark.
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Hi. Mark. :)

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