Posted on Sep 19, 2015
What type of models do you or did you like to design, build or assemble?
4.45K
38
19
1
1
0
When I was young I enjoyed building and painting by hand many types of models. There are many types of models available to assemble as well as plans to fabricate your own models for the more advanced modeler. There are a number of different model scales for vehicles and airplanes - 1/72 and 1/35 scale are fairly popular.
Model ships from those with ancient sails through the dreadnoughts of the 20th century to the aircraft carriers and modern ships and submarines.
Did you build models as a child, do you build models with your own children, and do you build models as an adult?
Model ships from those with ancient sails through the dreadnoughts of the 20th century to the aircraft carriers and modern ships and submarines.
Did you build models as a child, do you build models with your own children, and do you build models as an adult?
Model Building
Hobbies
Model Cars
Model Railroading
Friends
Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 11
3
3
0
I built primarily HO scale (1/72) WWII armored vehicles when I was growing up. I also built WWII aircraft and some classical ships such as the US Constitution and the HMS Victory. Once I fully retire I hope to build an HO scale railway system for trains around the middle of the 20th century. I still have some of the models I built when I was boy and have acquired quite a few to assemble once I move into a home with a basement.
(3)
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
PO2 Peter Klein - What is DCC?
Do you mean Direct Current for DC or is it a model scale?
Do you mean Direct Current for DC or is it a model scale?
(0)
(0)
PO2 Peter Klein
Direct Current vs. DCC Digital Command Control. The wiring is so much simpler, you can have two locomotives nose to nose in the same block and control them individually and the locomotives have sound.
(1)
(0)
2
2
0
When I was a kid, I loved building model battleships. As an adult, I'm trying to get back into the hobby. Built an Academy 1/700th Titanic that came out ok, still need to develop my skillset. Have a Dragon Models 1/700th USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) on order, hoping to do a lot of the WWII era battleships and cruisers as well as a lot of the great ocean liners.
Also hoping to get into more modern military dioramas; I'd love to do one of my Humvee and at least one MLRS launcher from my platoon leader days in Korea.
Also hoping to get into more modern military dioramas; I'd love to do one of my Humvee and at least one MLRS launcher from my platoon leader days in Korea.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
I used to build my own HO scale scenery (including buildings and bridges) from photographs as well as rolling stock (I only purchased the trucks and couplers). Sadly I don't have the space to pursue that hobby in an apartment. And, to be honest, I don't think I would even if I had the space today (You know: Been there, done that...) I have played with the idea of RC aircraft but since the advent of RC quad drones carrying cameras, that seems more my speed. Then there's model ship building. I was a sailor for more than 50 years (including tall ships) and think that might be a good outlet. Then again, I have been modeling in MineCraft, building a complex cityscape that I may be able to share after a few months more work. Virtual modeling is a lot of fun. It also provides me with another form of storytelling. My cityscape will be used as the setting for a story that players will be able to participate within. Stay posted for details to come...
(2)
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
I am glad to learn that you have been able to enjoy virtual modeling in MineCraft CPT Jack Durish and that it allows you to develop your storytelling skills :-)
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google