Hi from Manchester

[GangsterNo1]

Hi everyone

Got the bug again after trying to get my sons interested in doing something other than making things in Minecraft. I built planes and painted Citadel D&D miniatures as a kid in the 80s but they were shocking. I've nearly finished a Tamiya mid-prod Tiger as my first project, and I've used the advice on the You Tube channel, this forum and lots of other places to get me going. I think this first effort is a bit of a mess as I've got carried away trying all the different techniques / weathering products out, but I have really enjoyed it. Also, still brush painting as the wife looked at me with 'that look' when I mentioned spending money on an airbrush set up. You seem like a friendly bunch so I may share a photo or two of the build, but looking at the standard out there I'm pretty embarrassed at my first serious efforts.

Next projects are dioramas to tell the stories of both of my Grandads in WWII. Both were in the South African army (UDF) and taken prisoner 7 months apart at Torbruk. One was an anti-tank gunner left as a rearguard in June 1942 for the South African 1st Division in the 'Gazala Gallop'. The other was a signalman for the 5th South African Brigade taken at Sidi Rezegh on 'Totensonntag' 23rd November 1941. I have even thought about suggesting this kind of topic as a SIG build. I'm sure lots of you have relatives with stories that would make great scenes.

As an aside, for what it's worth, I've done a lot of research on the North Africa campaign, especially the South African involvement, and would be happy to share info. I've also researched a lot into POW camps and The Long Marches that POWs were sent on by the Germans to prevent liberation. I'll be happy to share anything I can to help with builds or even your own family history research. For me, a massive part of the build is the background and research into the story of the model.

Sorry for the essay, I'm just excited to be back doing something I really enjoy. Goodbye for now, but I look forward to joining in with the community here.

[Gav0909]

Welcome to ISM, good to see you getting stuck in to the hobby!

[Lee]

Welcome to ISM

[d6mst0]

Welcome to ISM from San Antonio, TX

[Gerberman]

Hi and welcome, I`m also returning to the hobby ( after 40 years) I also got "the look" when I started looking at airbrush kit so I`m stuck with brushes at the moment but if the bug bites deep I will get one LOL.

[Daniel2014]

Welcome to the ISM Forum