Ayup

[DikDolan]

Hi guys, another returning-to-the-hobby-after-decades guy here. I have been lurking here for a few months, and after watching the live show from Paul and the gang last night, well here I am, even though Paul kept calling me Allan or something, hehe. Not his fault though, I was logged in as "Ayup world", No idea how to change that on youtube chat.

I've been making mostly bikes and car kits for the last 6 months. Struggling and learning a lot. It's all new to me; airbrushing, acrylics, clear coats and the quality of the kits nowadays. Wow!

Current build is a Tamiya 1/6 monkey bike, and it's progressing ok I guess. A few mistakes, but that's part of the learning experience isn't it=)
I hope to learn lots here, please be gentle=)

[Nev]

to the mad house matey

[Cymru]

&
If you haven't already, then please check out https://www.scalemates.com

[DikDolan]

Thanks for the welcome =)
I am aware of scalemates, but only had a quick flying visit there so far. There's so much to see, so much to learn, where was all this info when I really needed it 45/50 years ago!

[Icemannique]

to ISM

[Paul]

Hey andy lol welcome to the forum, I'm sure you said your name was andrew

[DikDolan]

Ayup Paul, I don't think so but anything's possible...

My name really is Richard, but only my dear old mom called me that, everyone else just calls me Dik, mostly friends, or otherwise then it's usually followed by "head" lol.
Thanks for the welcomes gents.

[Avgas]

Ayup Dik, welcome to ISM!

[Les]

Hello, and welcome to the forums!

[GuyMac]

on the ISM forum. See ya on chat at the live benches.

[DikDolan]

Thanks again gents, it's heart warming to nervous noobs like myself to receive such a friendly welcome.

As a thank you (lol) here's what i'm currently struggling with: alclad chrome on the headlight on the monkey bike.
This is the 2nd attempt. First one was horrible! I'll try another thin coat later, see if that improves or destroys it=)

[Kevthemodeller]

[DikDolan]

Quick update pic. The alclad chrome isn't easy is it.... It did work ok-ish, but as soon as I started handling it, it turned to "meh" and looks old and weathered onw. Just like me.



I guess I should put this in a proper build thread or something... sorry, I'm new=)