Greetings from Germany

blackarrow · #1 03-02-2018, 02:00 AM

Hello!

I recently found out for this forum, and decided to join it. Considering that I assembled few plastic models and few paper models only, I am a beginner with great motivation to learn.

My idea is to start with some armory and to learn as much as possible.

**PacificWind** · #2 03-02-2018, 11:15 AM

Welcome to our great forum!

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here and I'm looking forward to see your first model.
Tell us more about the era you like(WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam or maybe something different). Then we could suggest you some models.

**Richschindler** · #3 03-02-2018, 05:27 PM

Hello and welcome. Take some time to look around this site. Here you will find all sorts of helpful advice from a bunch of really great people. There are free downloads you may want to try just to get your feet wet in the hobby.
Remember, just have fun with it.

**elliott** · #4 03-03-2018, 03:18 AM

Hi Bojan! Welcome to the forum. Thanks for joining. As you are new to the hobby I recommend reading up on two subforums, First Cuts - A Lounge and Tips & Tricks, both full of good information to help you get started. If you have questions, and you will, just ask. We're glad to help. We're glad you're here. Welcome aboard!

**Cribau** · #5 03-03-2018, 12:52 PM

Hi, everyone

I have been a paper modeller for some time. My interest started from seeing card models in a shop in SouthKensington in London, many years ago. And I ordered a few models from a wonderful catalogue called 'Cutting Remarks' - I don't know if either are still going.

**Philip** · #6 03-03-2018, 03:16 PM

Hello Cribau,

I remember the model shop in Exhibition Road, South Kensington, very well as I was the manager there for about three years. It was called Seagull Model (GB) Limited and was owned by Alex and Ann Campbell; Alex being a larger than life character. We used to sell as wide a range of paper models as we could get hold of as well as the usual plastic kits and a range of die-cast models. It ceased trading a long time ago during a particularly bad recession.

The paper model mantle was passed to Bookendz, a shop further down the road nearer South Kensington station. They later moved to North London. I don't know if they are still in business.

I am really pleased you mentioned the shop as it brought back some very happy memories.

**Doug J** · #7 03-03-2018, 10:23 PM

Welcome aboard!! There's a lot of us that ''converted'' from plastic to paper so you definitely came to the right place!!

**Cribau** · #8 03-04-2018, 04:13 AM

Hi Philip

So pleased to have brought back memories.
I also recall buying those 2D figures of soldiers on horses etc. - still have some waiting to be painted!
Now you mention it, I remember the shop round the corner too.
I suspect they are both fancy restaurants now.

blackarrow · #9 03-04-2018, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I think that I actually assembled only three models in my life - one plastic 1:72 airplane and one 1:72 tank (pictures below) and one paper small paper model (V1 rocket). I actually played a lot of with effects of mud, dirt... Very primitive way of producing it (real dirt from outside, a little bit of acrylic color, wood glue, all mixed together and applied).

https://imgur.com/cpjD47A
https://imgur.com/6q96JJm

But I would like to come back, this time paper only. Seems more interesting to me, and it is more of "making" than "assembling". Mostly interested in WW2 era, but Cold-war era is interesting to me as well.

I just ordered an Opel Blitz 1:25 paper kit from GPM. I think it will put me back in the track, and allow space to experiment.

**fleetsailor1981** · #10 03-04-2018, 07:39 AM

A very nice model and looks well made. The weathering looks well done also. Gregg