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Old 08-19-2016, 06:16 AM
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Retired and having fun

Hello Everyone: I retired this spring and while exploring my interests came across papercraft. What an amazing art form!
Looking forward to building and learning
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Old 08-19-2016, 08:06 AM
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Hi and welcome to the hobby!
What kind of models do you enjoy? Have you built anything yet?
You're welcome to try all the free models in my site (link below).
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Old 08-19-2016, 10:11 AM
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Welcome, Thom. Take a good look around the forum, ask questions and have fun
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:11 AM
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Welcome aboard.

Great hobby to keep you active and your brain ticking......
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:18 AM
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Thom,

Have a look here - this may be a great place to start and learn a few basic skills......

Join a Mass Model Build!

Look at the Koolwheelz link as well!
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:25 AM
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Glad to have you here, Thom! Let's all have some fun and Build a Model together!

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Old 08-19-2016, 11:40 AM
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Welcome Thom!

What are your interests? There are a great number of free models, of all types, on Ecardmodels.com

Looking forward to seeing your work.
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Old 08-20-2016, 06:33 AM
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! I'm fond of Sci-Fi so I started there. From Battlestar Galactica I built the Viper MK II, Recon. Raptor, Landrom, and new series Cylon Raider. Each one is a little bit better as I learn how to better fold, glue, and color the edges of the paper.
I have advanced patterns from the Japanese Artist UH02, but I don't have the skills yet to try them out.
Thought I'd give Warhammer 40K a shot too. I don't play but my friends do.
Thanks again,
-Thom
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Old 08-20-2016, 08:16 AM
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Just wanted to say welcome! Appears you've got a good start already!(Both retirement AND modeling) Looking forward to seeing pictures of some of your work.
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Old 08-20-2016, 08:25 AM
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Happy retirement. I too hope to be joining the ranks of the retired by the end of the year. An age old honored group of individuals.
You've come across a great site with even better people. Lots to learn from them. I know I do.
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