I first began modelling when I was about six and carried on till about 16 and built Airfix 1/72 planes and tanks with Humbrol glue and enamel paints which I applied witha paintbrush/trowel. Istuck most of them to our ceiling with fishline and thumbtacks... And was proud!

I gave it up for about 30 years (while the British Army and the rest of my life got in the way) and re-discovered my interest by accident... I was bored while home on leave last year with the family. Assorted grannies meeting associated kiddiewinks etc... So I bought a 1/35 scale Challenger 1 to build... Because I was bored!

I used google to give me some hints and discovered this site, (among many).

MISTAKE!

Having built some wagons I drove, and looked with sheer awe at the other examples of creative talent on this site I cringe at my efforts!

This is a wonderful website!

Hey buddy,
Welcome to Armorama, im glad to have you here! Your right, we have alot of talent here.

Murdo

You story is very common with many of our older builders. The thing is to have fun.

Welcome to the club Murdo.

Chuck

I started out with cars, and now I build the big metal things on tracks welcome to the site, we're pretty friendly I guess, and watch out for the wise cracks around here :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
glad to have ya
-Shain

Yep, almost my same story a couple years ago. I still have to physically control myself from going online when I really should be modeling, like I should be right now.

Enjoy and welcome.

Welcome, always good to have another soldier in the ranks.

Welcome Murdo!

Yep good crew here and it's hard to stay away. You'll be hooked before long .

Take care
Steve

The force is strong is this one..

Welcome to the dark side of life.. You must already know that glueing bits of plastic exceeds the mediocre way of life of mainstream society..
Don't hesitate to post some pic's of your work, we appreciate all efforts.

Cheers
Henk

Welcome Murdo
As already said the site is addicting.I'm always here check things out ,looking at the different posts ,checking out galleries and getting new ideas.

Again welcome aboard

Jim

Murdo

Welcome to what I consider to be the best site on the net.

It is very friendly and also very addictive - like halfyank says, I too spend too much time here when I really should be sniffing glue. :-)

Brian

Not to worry,Mundo,you will have a stash of kits soon. (++) (++)

Murdo,

welcome aboard. I was out of building for 30+ years myself. Glad to have you as a member of Armorama!

Welcome back to the hobby (or obsession in some cases). This is a wonderful site, populated by what could easily be called family. Don't be afraid to ask questions, as you will probably get more answers than you wil know what to do with from some very knowledgeable brothers/sisters.

Welcome aboard and have fun with the hobby

Hi Murdo, and welcome to a great site, your words are hitting home with alot of people here at the big A. Be prepared to learn ALOT in a short period of time if you stay tuned to this site. One thing about us born again modellers, is that we are sponges soaking up knowledge so important to our task.
After all modelling is #1

Welcome aboard Murdo! There are many of your kind here!
Cheers and happy modeling!
Prato

Welcome to the site Murdo from another who had a 30 year absence from modeling.

Keith

Murdo -

Welcome back to the fold. Great to get more "older" types back into the hobby. Much the same story for myself. With kids grown and I'm hoping for more leisure time to enjoy modeling. Armorama is the greartest place to be to share experiences, ideas, techniques, and to learn.

Balde48mrd

Welcome aboard Murdo, you'll find your stay here to be informative, insightful, highly interesting and at times hilarious with some of the kidding that can go on here. lol I'm in the same boat as you, just got into the hobby last year and found the site and it really pushed me to get into the hobby. There's such a high level of enthusiasm and espirit de corps here that you'll never feel lost or alone in a build.

Join a campaign once you get settled, it's a great motivator in getting kits built!

Welcome First and Foremost. .

You will be a good asset to this wonderful site.

I always say there are NO stupid questions only GREAT ANSWERS .

These people here are more than just about models it's about friends helping friends about everything from a mental issue to Hobby issues.

Have Fun and don't be afraid to ask that little question or mega- paragraph question.

We will all try are best to HELP.

Happy Modeling
(++) 1:35

Murdo,
Welcome to the next best thing to Scotland You will never be out on a limb here -----you will find friends all over the world ....helpful no matter how skilled you may or not be
Find a club locally (if thereis one)and if not .....the biggest club is ..............ARMORAMA
Give me a buzz on my p-m ......I'm in Dundee
Good modelling
aye,
BARV

Hi and Welcome. I ended a 10 year hiatis 2 years ago, and have been very happy!

Murdo, welcome aboard. You are correct. There are some extremely talented people here. Lots of knowledge todraw from when you hit a wall and get stuck. I know I have found many answers to my questions here. Sit back, have fun and enjoy the ride. "Q"

Hi Murdo

Welcome to the site and back to the hobby. As BARV says you may want to think about a local club, I run the one in Edinburgh. and we should be putting on a club display next weekend at East Fortune Air Museum in East Lothian, During there WWII weekend. Drop me a line if you want more details.

I am guessing you area ex Tanki from the Scots DG.

Good luck with your return to the hobby and enjoy all it intails and brings.

Cheers
Sapper8863.
Ian Hanratty