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Jbe
Disaster|Magnet (Jbe)
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Nome:
Disaster|Magnet
Soprannome (Nickname):
Jbe
Nazione:
GB Regno Unito
Cittadina:
Birkenhead
Membro da:
April 26, 2020
Communities:
scalemates.com (Scale modeling)
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.
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.

Attività

Club di modellismo

Non sono un membro di un club di modellismo.

Webzine preferite

Nessuna webzine particolare

Forum di modellismo in scala

Nessun forum particolare

Riviste di modellismo in scala

Nessuna rivista particolare è nella mia lista di lettura

Negozi di modellismo in scala

Hiroboy.com
GB
Kit Stop
GB
Sussex Model Centre
Sussex Model Centre
GB
EModels
EModels
GB
Wonderland Models
GB
MJR Models & Hobbies
GB
The Wirral Model Shop
GB
Scale Model Shop
Scale Model Shop
GB
Wheelspin Models
Wheelspin Models
GB
Kent Models
Kent Models
GB
TJD models
TJD models
GB
Active Scale Models
Active Scale Models
GB

Gamme di colori

Uso regolarmente le seguenti vernici:

Mr. Aqueous Hobby Color
Tamiya
Mr.COLOR
Alclad II
Pactra
AK Interactive
MR.Paint
Gravity Colors
Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
Pactra Racing Finish

Scale preferite

1:12
1:16
1:24
1:500
1:600

Interessi

Fiction

Knight Rider Fiction » TV Series | US 1982–1986

Veicoli

Ford Escort (1967-1975) (Mk.I) Veicoli » Autovetture | EU 1967–1975

Honda CBR600 Veicoli » Moto | JP 2003–Adesso

Motorcycle Veicoli » Moto | Nessuna gamma

Renault Veicoli » Autovetture | FR 1899–Adesso

Altri argomenti:
Star Trek (Dont use) » Nessuna pagina sull'argomento

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