Returning to modelling after many years.

[GrumpyGrandad]

Used to build models many years ago when I was a kid. Now have Grandchildren and just retired and went to stay over the Xmas and New Year period. Grandson who is 11yrs old got his first models over Xmas and now it's a case of "Grandad you can show me how to built them."
So I am glad I found this site so I can learn how things are done nowadays. Blimey, the 1960's seem a long time ago now!!

Model building will take place when we visit as we live 2.5hrs apart but hopefully the plan is to sell our property in Hampshire and move closer to the kids in Gloucestershire. Need a hobby, looks like the nipper may have found it for me!

 

[JR]

Used to build models many years ago when I was a kid. Now have Grandchildren and just retired and went to stay over the Xmas and New Year period. Grandson who is 11yrs old got his first models over Xmas and now it's a case of "Grandad you can show me how to built them."
So I am glad I found this site so I can learn how things are done nowadays. Blimey, the 1960's seem a long time ago now!!

Model building will take place when we visit as we live 2.5hrs apart but hopefully the plan is to sell our property in Hampshire and move closer to the kids in Gloucestershire. Need a hobby, looks like the nipper may have found it for me!

Welcome Mike, plenty of us on here are " Grumpy" so you'll be in good company.
Any question is bound to be answered by someone with the knowledge in a friendly way.

 

[Mark1]

Welcome aboard you've probably picked the best site for help and advice.

 

[BattleshipBob]

A warm welcome Mike

Excellent and friendly site, well they put up with me

 

[Ian M]

Welcome back to the hobby and here.
Be prepared for some big changes!

 

[tigersteve]

Welcome aboard from another 'Pop' ! I only got back into this fun n games in my sixties too, there have been many new skills and ideas I have tried to learn, there are loads of very skillfull guys here to learn from - Have fun !

 

[adt70hk]

Welcome aboard Mike.

I had a similar experience when I came back after 25+ years.....glue that came in bottles and not a tube and new fangled acrylic paints rather than enamels.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mike
Welcome to the forum. A great place full of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable modellers. I'm another who started the hobby in 2010 when I retired.
Jim

 

[Airborne01]

A warm welcome Mike

Excellent and friendly site, well they put up with me

Briefly .... !

 

[Gern]

So now that's a minimum of 3 'Grumpy Grandads' by name if not nature on here! Welcome aboard Mike.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Welcome aboard Mike there’s plenty of old Dinosaurs here to show you the ropes I’m one of the young Whippersnappers here. All joking aside you will not find a better group of people here always ready to help.

 

[grumpa]

Welcome Mike, hope you enjoy your time with us.

Jim.

Welcome aboard Mike there’s plenty of old Dinosaurs here to show you the ropes I’m one of the young Whippersnappers here. All joking aside you will not find a better group of people here always ready to help.

Lee I must tell you concerning your "old dinosaur" insinuation that I completely resemble that remark!

Jim.

 

[yak face]

Welcome to the forum mike , always plenty of friendly advice on here if you need it , the main thing is we all have fun and dont take it too seriously , its supposed to be a hobby after all . Cheers tony

 

[BarryW]

Welcome Mike. Have fun, we are n a golden age of modelling with kits and materials available of a quality never dreamed of when we were young.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Welcome to the forum Mike. Hope you enjoy your stay

 

[SteveH]

Welcome aboard Mike

I guess you have already read that you are in good company and will find all the help you need, just ask.

Enjoy the new hobby, it is a cornucopia of subjects and scales

Regards

Steve H

 

[boatman]

AN Welcome from me as well great bunch of guys an gals on here
chris

 

[Mini Me]

I'll make it unanimous........welcome to the circus! All clowning aside.......great bunch of people and no end to the help or advice you are looking for, just ask. Rick H.

 

[Mickc1440]

Welcome to the group Mike

 

[hirschberg]

Welcome Mike. Plenty of us "Old Gits" here. You will find all sorts, from builders, who leave us gobsmacked at what
they can acheive, to others like me, who build mostly OOTB and all inbetween.
This forum should suit you well.
Stuart