Über mich
- Name:
- Disaster|Magnet
- Nick:
- Jbe
- Land:
Großbritannien
- Ort:
- Birkenhead
- Mitglied seit:
- April 26, 2020
- Communities:
- papermates.net (Paper modeling)gundammates.com (Gundam modeling)railwaymates.com (Train modeling)diecastmates.com (Diecast models)rcmates.net (RC modeling)
I've just joined (so I'll have to come back in a while and rewrite this bit) after finding the site while looking for an Enterprise 1701-D that I could buy. The site, its contributors, database and project management really appeals to the nerd in me, so joining was a no-brainer.
My main interests, model-wise, are Star Trek, science fiction, autos, Knight Rider and yes, I'm a child of the 80s.
My main interests, model-wise, are Star Trek, science fiction, autos, Knight Rider and yes, I'm a child of the 80s.
Formerly an IT Manager in London (former-formerly Tech Support in Devon), I'm now living in the North West in semi-forced retirement. I built a load of Star Wars X/A/Y/B Wings in 1884, and I remember making a Mazda RX7 at about the same time. Fast forward to 1997 when I built the U.S.S. Voyager from Star Trek (birthday present) and that was the totality of my model making experience.
That was until 2018 when I started perusing eBay and other sites, and now I'm buried under boxes, paints, subscriptions to YouTube model-makers and How-Tos, more 'grits' of sandpaper that I never imagined were possible, 24v/12v/5v transformers and a deep, deep desire to get both a 3D printer and a vinyl cutter.
I should state for the record that I'm in no way an expert, or experienced, and my models are not exactly 'canon' - from my perspective most of what I build was released 20 years ago and is due for a refit or at least a new paint job, and I feel no guilt when applying a lovely speckled turquoise topcoat to a much-loved and venerated original series Enterprise.
It normally takes me one model to learn what to do, and a second model to make a decent build, so don't be surprised if you see multiple versions of the same ship (I have 3 Voyagers, 2 Enterprise Ds and 2 Enterprise Es). I'm currently learning about lacquers - who makes the most suitable for my needs, how to thin and airbrush with them, and the inevitable pitfalls and hurdles (and I have found many when it comes to my own attempts). At some point I WILL get my 1:24 BMW Z8 to actually shine like a star, instead of merely looking a bit wet.
I don't have a homepage as such, but every now and then I hope to link to a gallery of a build with a detailed account of the nightmare it most likely was for me to finish it.
That was until 2018 when I started perusing eBay and other sites, and now I'm buried under boxes, paints, subscriptions to YouTube model-makers and How-Tos, more 'grits' of sandpaper that I never imagined were possible, 24v/12v/5v transformers and a deep, deep desire to get both a 3D printer and a vinyl cutter.
I should state for the record that I'm in no way an expert, or experienced, and my models are not exactly 'canon' - from my perspective most of what I build was released 20 years ago and is due for a refit or at least a new paint job, and I feel no guilt when applying a lovely speckled turquoise topcoat to a much-loved and venerated original series Enterprise.
It normally takes me one model to learn what to do, and a second model to make a decent build, so don't be surprised if you see multiple versions of the same ship (I have 3 Voyagers, 2 Enterprise Ds and 2 Enterprise Es). I'm currently learning about lacquers - who makes the most suitable for my needs, how to thin and airbrush with them, and the inevitable pitfalls and hurdles (and I have found many when it comes to my own attempts). At some point I WILL get my 1:24 BMW Z8 to actually shine like a star, instead of merely looking a bit wet.
I don't have a homepage as such, but every now and then I hope to link to a gallery of a build with a detailed account of the nightmare it most likely was for me to finish it.
Aktivitäten
Modellbau Clubs
Ich bin kein Mitglied eines Modellbauclubs.
Lieblingswebzines
Keine besonderen Webzines
Modellbauforen
Keine bestimmten Foren
Modellbau Magazine
Auf meiner Leseliste stehen keine bestimmten Zeitschriften
Modellbaugeschäfte
Farben Bereich
Ich benutze regelmäßig folgende Farben:
Favorisierter Maßstab
1:121:16
1:24
1:500
1:600
Interessen
Fiktion
Knight Rider Fiktion » Fernsehserie |
1982–1986
Fahrzeuge
Ford Escort (1967-1975) (Mk.I) Fahrzeuge » Autos |
1967–1975
Honda CBR600 Fahrzeuge » Motorräder |
2003–Heute
Motorcycle Fahrzeuge » Motorräder | Keine Epoche
Renault Fahrzeuge » Autos |
1899–Heute
- Andere Themen:
- Star Trek (Dont use) » Keine Themenseite
Kontakt
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Mates
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