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Gojira
John Hughes (Gojira)
GB

Over mij

Naam:
John Hughes
Alias:
Gojira
Land:
GB Verenigd Koningkrijk
Stad:
Wednesbury
Lid sinds:
August 29, 2019
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)
Ever the learner, never the expert!
I think I was around 8 years old when I made my first kit, the Airfix Saab Viggen. Soon after, I got into 1/72 wargaming & could turn out an Airfix Panther from opening the blister pack to last decal in an hour, including 2 colour camo! I've still got all those old tanks boxed up, but almost all the other models from those days were scrapped long ago. As I got older and school work increased, the model making fell by the wayside.

Around 30 years later, having become fed up of falling asleep in front of the PC or TV, I decided I needed a hobby where I actually had to DO something. As it happened, Amazon recommended a model kit to me. Why not? Some of my later kits from the old days were getting quite decent results.

So in January 2015, I bought the Soar Art 1/35 Dora, because I can't do things by halves! That's on hold until I have decided where it will live when finished. In the intervening time, I've got very good at buying kits, but far less good at getting on with building them.

What has been noticeable is the changes in the kits over the years. No longer are the kits just plastic parts. Now you get resin, photo-etched brass, aluminium & whitemetal parts, either in the kit or as additional options from third parties. Paints have been supplemented by filters, washes & pigments. There's a lot to learn!

Having read a lot of kit reviews, I've seen a lot of reviewers complain about a variety of perceived flaws in various kits, whether ejector pin marks, fit of parts or whatever. Whilst I can't deny that they're often right in what they say, my view is that the challenge of our hobby is to be able to turn even the poorest kit into something that looks good. That's the mark of a true craftsman, rather than simply a kit assembler. That's what I'm trying to achieve. Looking at my stash, you will notice a wide cross section of manufacturers of varying qualities and kits dating back to the sixties. Several kits have been started by others, several have broken or miscast parts. The challenge is to take what is flawed and create something good out of it. That's the challenge of the hobby to me. Every kit is a learning experience. A plane needs a different skill set and approach than you need with a tank or a car. I'm looking forward to the next lesson.

Activiteiten

Modelbouwclubs

Ik ben lid van de volgende modelbouwclub(s):

Airfix Club
Airfix Club
GB

Favoriete webzines

Geen webzines

Modelbouwforums

Geen forums

Modelbouwtijdschriften

Er staan geen papieren tijdschriften op mijn leeslijst

Modelbouwwinkels

Hannants (Lowestoft)
GB
ZZZ Model Hobbies
ZZZ Model Hobbies
Out of business
GB
Creative Models Ltd
GB
EModels
EModels
GB
Hobbies
GB
KingKit
GB
Wonderland Models
GB
Jadlam
Jadlam
GB
Frome Model Centre
GB
Scale Model Shop
Scale Model Shop
GB
Veteranus Model Kits
GB
Jumblies Models
Jumblies Models
GB
1001hobbies.co.uk
1001hobbies.co.uk
FR
Timeless Hobbies Ltd.
Timeless Hobbies Ltd.
GB
Super Hobby
PL

Verfreeksen

Ik gebruik de volgende verf op een regelmatige basis:

Vallejo
Humbrol
Tamiya
Mr.COLOR
Alclad II
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Ammo by Mig Jimenez
MIG Productions
Vallejo Model Air
AK Real Colors
Molotow Markers
Gundam Markers
AK Interactive Air Series
AK 3rd Generation - General
AK 3rd Generation - AFV

Favoriete schalen

Er staan geen specifieke schalen op mijn favorietenlijst

Interesses

Contact

Mijn volgende evenementen

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Mates

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ES
Kesa Tiho Gasmask
EE

Volgend

Rui S MIG
PT

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