A Brit in Utah!

[emdee406]

Hi guys! After working ski seasons at Park City as a snowboard instructor since 1999, my wife and I emigrated in 2007.
During the lockdown in March 2020, I returned to plastic modeling after a 40+ yr lay off. So much had changed in the hobby that I enjoyed as a child, then as a teenager. Like so many others, distractions led me away from the hobby and modeling slipped into the background.
With a lot of time on my hands unable to leave the house, I started to dabble again, and fell in love with building kits again, spellbound not only by the huge advances in the kits themselves, but the accessories and techniques now in use.
Initially returning to what I knew best, aircraft, I tried building armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), and subsequently dioramas.
I felt that once again I had an outlet for my artistic side.
Now, 18 months later, I decided that it was having such an influence on my life that I need to separate it from my regular Facebook page…and while on a layover, I decided to start a blog at Emdee Scale Models on Facebook.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys build, learning more and getting better!

[keavdog]

Took my boys up to a lacrosse tournament up in Park City. Beautiful. Also, my company back then had an office in Orem - Utah is a beautiful state.

[406 Silverado]

Martin, I couldn't be happier that you are here after meeting you in person at the Nats and seeing you work. Your skillset along with your great attitude are exactly what this place is all about. Thank you for joining us here at MSC bud.


                                                                                                                

[Tojo72]

Welcome to the party 🥳

[Joe Rix]

Welcome emdee. Cool to have a fellow Utahn on board. I live in Moab. Where are you at? It is indeed a pleasure to have you join us here. I guarantee that you will find an amazing group of incredibly talented modelers here. Also, the folks here are of the highest caliber in offering support and helpful techniques. As you have noted, modeling is definitely experiencing a renaissance. Within that experience is the ability to connect with modelers around the world and share our passion for the hobby. And this forum is a prime example. Please share some of your builds as we would all love to see them. ENJOY!!

[floki]

Oct 9, 2023 19:58:49 GMT -5 emdee406 said:

Hi guys! After working ski seasons at Park City as a snowboard instructor since 1999, my wife and I emigrated in 2007.
During the lockdown in March 2020, I returned to plastic modeling after a 40+ yr lay off. So much had changed in the hobby that I enjoyed as a child, then as a teenager. Like so many others, distractions led me away from the hobby and modeling slipped into the background.
With a lot of time on my hands unable to leave the house, I started to dabble again, and fell in love with building kits again, spellbound not only by the huge advances in the kits themselves, but the accessories and techniques now in use.
Initially returning to what I knew best, aircraft, I tried building armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), and subsequently dioramas.
I felt that once again I had an outlet for my artistic side.
Now, 18 months later, I decided that it was having such an influence on my life that I need to separate it from my regular Facebook page…and while on a layover, I decided to start a blog at Emdee Scale Models on Facebook.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys build, learning more and getting better!

Nice to see you here Martin, I was beging to think no one from the MMP discord would show up

[buddho]

Hi and welcome, Martin!

[kyledehart5]

Welcome! I can only echo what the others have said and say that this is a great place!!! Look forward to seeing your builds

[chromdome35]

Oct 9, 2023 19:58:49 GMT -5 emdee406 said:

Hi guys! After working ski seasons at Park City as a snowboard instructor since 1999, my wife and I emigrated in 2007.
During the lockdown in March 2020, I returned to plastic modeling after a 40+ yr lay off. So much had changed in the hobby that I enjoyed as a child, then as a teenager. Like so many others, distractions led me away from the hobby and modeling slipped into the background.
With a lot of time on my hands unable to leave the house, I started to dabble again, and fell in love with building kits again, spellbound not only by the huge advances in the kits themselves, but the accessories and techniques now in use.
Initially returning to what I knew best, aircraft, I tried building armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), and subsequently dioramas.
I felt that once again I had an outlet for my artistic side.
Now, 18 months later, I decided that it was having such an influence on my life that I need to separate it from my regular Facebook page…and while on a layover, I decided to start a blog at Emdee Scale Models on Facebook.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys build, learning more and getting better!

Martin, Welcome to MSC! I'm really happy to see you here. You've found your way to the best online forum for modeling there is. As a way of introducing yourself, You should post some pics of your recent 761st build.

[stikpusher]

Welcome aboard Emdee! I used to go up to Camp Williams outside of Draper UT regularly back in the early 90's. A beautiful piece of the earth! Glad to hear that you found your way back into the hobby and that you've joined up here. Also good to see that you build military subjects!

[Tobi]

Welcome Martin, I hope you'll be having a great time here!

[adt70hk]

Welcome aboard!!

[Leon]

Welcome to MSC Martin! Relax, have fun and build what you like. Looking forward to seeing your builds.

[creading]

Welcome!  
please post some photos of your dioramas

Cheers,
C.

[handiabled]

Welcome! Glad to see you here!

[armornutii]

Welcome to the Colonies Martin. I'm Armornutii or just Perry and also build planes and tanks, AFVs. Looking forward tohanging with you here at MSC . Enjoy, engage, and have fun.

[Medicman71]

Hell yes!! Welcome Martin! It was awesome to meet you at Nats and get my pic with you. You were beyond nice and a great modeller!

[moparmadness]

Welcome Martin. We’ve spoken on the Kitlinx forum a few times. Glad to have you here mate!

[ogrejohn]

Welcome Martin!

[robbo]

Welcome aboard

[Steve Zuleski]

Howdy Martin, welcome aboard.

Would you mind posting some of your work here? Several of us were never Spacebookers, so we can't access your page.

Ruck On, Bby! Cheers, Ski.

[deafpanzer]

Sorry I am late to the party... welcome aboard Martin!!

[TJ]

Hey now another Brit living in the USA. Welcome. Ok...ok...I was born there but have lived here since I was an infant...

[dukemaddog]

Welcome Martin! I was in Park City about a month back for my nephew's wedding. You might know him as he also worked at ski resorts in Park City. He still resides there with his new wife. I'm glad you got back into modeling and I am looking forward to seeing your work here. Meanwhile, browse around and enjoy the rest of the Masterful work here in the Club!

[Whiterook]

Welcome aboard!!! I look forward to seeing your builds and chatting on the boards! Enjoy

[M1Carbine]

Welcome! Martin.

-Bob

[emdee406]

Sorry I have been so slow in responding, I’m really touched by the warm welcome. I’ll definitely get organized and start posting some pictures.
Who do you guys use for picture hosting?
And Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[406 Silverado]

Nov 22, 2023 13:09:27 GMT -5 emdee406 said:

Sorry I have been so slow in responding, I’m really touched by the warm welcome. I’ll definitely get organized and start posting some pictures.
Who do you guys use for picture hosting?
And Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Well looky who we have here. Welcome back Martin and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!

As far as photo hosting sites, I use Image Shack but there's Post Image and a number of others out there.

Really good to see you again.

[brandonk]

Welcome aboard!!

[jmarc]

BBBBBBBBBBBienvenue , welcome aboard !