I'm a new Oldie

[NormanL]

Hello everyone ive been a modeller for quite some time , began around age of eight and have just turned 70, i model most genre's but in recent years i have been modelling after collecting many of the old missile and space kits i could not afford to but back in the 60's many are as old as me , i volunteer at the Townsville Maritime museum where i fix exhibits that get broken and i build stuff the curator deems necessary i have a huge kit sanctuary that i will never build but starhely i keep buying even more ! ill post some pics of my work in the future , in the meantime here are a couple of 1/700 WW2 Dutch Cruisers the De Ruyter and the Java i completed for a local museum curator as a favour , cheers

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2nYHZEv]NWL_3025-2-Edit by Norman Long, on Flickr[/URL]

Ships Aircraft and etched details

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2nYKyQe]F3684B26-BE91-47CA-A6C6-8A0F456D493D_1_105_c by Norman Long, on Flickr[/URL]

E9AA4CF4-C89D-4311-9BB3-26585CD17735_1_105_c by Norman Long, on Flickr

The Curator takes delivery

E1BCB154-E28B-4A66-A5E7-B7691332CD41_1_105_c by Norman Long, on Flickr

 

[Sharkmouth]

Welcome!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Welcome Norman! I look forward to seeing your fine work.

 

[moon puppy]

Welcome aboard Norman, really clean looking builds, is that your favorite scale?

 

[paddy]

Welcome from England Mate

 

[NormanL]

Thanks for the welcome chaps , in answer to whether 1/700 is my favorite scale the answer is no it is not , these were done as a favour and are my first 1/700 ships completed... ever , its a good job you cant inspect them closely ! they are not that great , i shall post some images of my builds when i get some time , i model for me and against me i try to equal or better no one but me i model because i love it ! if that makes sense cheers

 

[Tojo72]

Welcome aboard,and nice work.

 

[moon puppy]

i model for me and against me i try to equal or better no one but me

I think you're a good fit then.

 

[jknaus]

Welcome aboard.
James

 

[Rhino]

The story of the early battles around the Java sea are tales of great courage against overwhelming odds. The navies of 4 nations attempted to stem the flow of Japanese invasion with few resources and little coordination. Bravo Norman! Your Royal Dutch ships are very well executed, Suh.