Geek44 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Greetings to all from South Eastern Australia. Wasn't sure where else to post this...I can't see a 'New Members' area...may need new glasses. I'm a 44 year old father of two and I've been modelling for about 37 years now. Mostly aircraft but lately a few vehicles and even some sci-fi just for a change. My usual has been Second World War but I've been known to get stuck into a Cold-War jet of two and now, with the advent of 'Wingnut Wings' from New Zealand I'm dabbling with the WW1 aviation too. I like to build 1/48 or 1/32 aircraft because there's space to add this and that and for armour I'm strictly 1/35. I've been looking around the site here for just a short while and I've seen some staggeringly beautiful work by the membership. I look forward to learning from everybody and maybe even getting to know a few too. Thanks for a great site, I hope I can make a worthy contribution. Best wishes to all. Some of mine. Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoarinSukhoi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Welcome to the forums! I didn't see a "New Members" area either. Those are some pretty awesome looking builds! I especially like the weathering on the armor. Edited November 22, 2011 by SoarinSukhoi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geek44 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for the welcome and compliments Soarin'. Some say the armour weathering is a bit much, the thinking being that they didn't survive long enough to get so beaten up but that doesn't worry me. I basically model simply to weather...painting and weathering is easily my favourite bit. I have a couple of other finished models at present but Photobucket seems to have 'lost' my pics. Thanks again. Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoarinSukhoi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I've seen some tanks even more weathered than that. Some people model tanks after being destroyed which is pretty neat to see. Painting and weathering is my least favorite part. I'm still trying to get the hang of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rm20886 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I love the weathering on the tank. Looks fantastic to me. Welcome to ARC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome to ARC Geek44. Good to see another Aussie on forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome Aboard ARC, Geek44 ! Glad to have you here and the Newbie buys ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 G-day bloke - nice introduction............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hello and Nice introduction and GOOD to have you here Geek44. Lovely models and SUPERB armor...WOW !!! I think you will fit in here very nicely with all the different sub forums like the WW1/WW11 and armor.. These are a great bunch of guys with a lot of knowledge.... SO welcome to the madhouse and MINE is a Diet Coke... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geek44 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Righto...consider all drinks bought or at least put on my tab. Thanks for the warm welcome lads. Be back later with a few more pics and some shots of my current project which I'm busting to finish before the year ends. I'm a very slow modeller...some say a 'dilletante'. Cheers. Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome mate, Goos to see the Aussie ranks growing :D The SE5A looks great, hope we get to see more pics of it in the future. Make mine a Bundy and coke ;) Cheers, Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 :D, Welcome to the madhouse Geek44. I think I'd like to try a Bluetongue. Never had anything from a boutique brewery before. I was in Victoria this last weekend visiting damo. I took no kits with me but added 6 to the stash while I was down there. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome those are some sweet builds! You should submit the armor to the new ARC Armor website, be one of the first ones in under the door Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonal Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 AWESOME WORK! and welcome to ARC forums GeeK44, I'm a total newbie in this arena and loving what the folks here bring to the mix, let alone the help you get. Tonal B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Man Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome my friend....! Glad you have decided to share you work with us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome to ARC Geek44 Some very nice builds there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geek44 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for the good vibes guys. Always a pleasure and gives me that warm fuzzy to know my hobby is largely populated by decent, inclusive folk. Peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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