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Card modeler from Germany

ALiermann

ALiermann

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Hi all,
I'm Alex, a 57 yrs old petty officer -ret.- from Minden, Germany.
From the earliest days of my life I'm into naval history, mainly 17th to early 20th century. I built my first card models at the age of 16 (of course, none of them survived). In between I had some encounters with plastic models but they don't fit my need of creativity (except Revell's USS United States -the small one which looks rather like USS Constitution- and which I modified a little bit). Actually I'm working on some different projects which I'll introduce in further postings.
I'm looking forward to having interesting discussions and exchanging knowledge and fun.
Best regards,

Alex
 
ALiermann said:
Hi all,
I'm Alex, a 57 yrs old petty officer -ret.- from Minden, Germany.
From the earliest days of my life I'm into naval history, mainly 17th to early 20th century. I built my first card models at the age of 16 (of course, none of them survived). In between I had some encounters with plastic models but they don't fit my need of creativity (except Revell's USS United States -the small one which looks rather like USS Constitution- and which I modified a little bit). Actually I'm working on some different projects which I'll introduce in further postings.
I'm looking forward to having interesting discussions and exchanging knowledge and fun.
Best regards,

Alex
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I was stationed in FRG from72-74-Babenhausen. I'd like to restart card models. Amazon sells some. I am drawn to sailing ships.
 
@Spars, I recommend Fentens, a German publisher. About sailing ships: the finest are from "Shipyard" but other publishers like Maly Modelarz also have some good stuff. Let me know if I can help.
 
ALiermann said:
Hi all,
I'm Alex, a 57 yrs old petty officer -ret.- from Minden, Germany.
From the earliest days of my life I'm into naval history, mainly 17th to early 20th century. I built my first card models at the age of 16 (of course, none of them survived). In between I had some encounters with plastic models but they don't fit my need of creativity (except Revell's USS United States -the small one which looks rather like USS Constitution- and which I modified a little bit). Actually I'm working on some different projects which I'll introduce in further postings.
I'm looking forward to having interesting discussions and exchanging knowledge and fun.
Best regards,

Alex



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Great to have another naval history enthusiast here — especially with a focus from the 17th to early 20th century. That’s a fantastic era for ship design evolution.
Card modeling really does allow for a different level of creativity compared to plastic, especially when you start modifying or enhancing kits. Looking forward to seeing the projects you’re working on — and hearing about the Revell USS “United States” conversion too.
 
ALiermann said:
Hi all,
I'm Alex, a 57 yrs old petty officer -ret.- from Minden, Germany.
From the earliest days of my life I'm into naval history, mainly 17th to early 20th century. I built my first card models at the age of 16 (of course, none of them survived). In between I had some encounters with plastic models but they don't fit my need of creativity (except Revell's USS United States -the small one which looks rather like USS Constitution- and which I modified a little bit). Actually I'm working on some different projects which I'll introduce in further postings.
I'm looking forward to having interesting discussions and exchanging knowledge and fun.
Best regards,

Alex
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I spent a few years in Germany from 72-74-Army. I. too, have an interest in naval history. N.A.M. Rogers history of the British Navy, especiallyt vol 1 described how peiople took to the sea. I have buikt U.S.S. Constitution-the Revell kit. What has be going is the vast number and innovations of the local merchant marine, especially the river craft.
 
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Minden has some great maritime history of its own, but switching over to 1:48 or 1:64 scale projects like the USS Constitution definitely requires a different level of patience. Most of us here started with models that didn't survive the years, so don't feel bad about those early card builds
 
ALiermann said:
Hi all,
I'm Alex, a 57 yrs old petty officer -ret.- from Minden, Germany.
From the earliest days of my life I'm into naval history, mainly 17th to early 20th century. I built my first card models at the age of 16 (of course, none of them survived). In between I had some encounters with plastic models but they don't fit my need of creativity (except Revell's USS United States -the small one which looks rather like USS Constitution- and which I modified a little bit). Actually I'm working on some different projects which I'll introduce in further postings.
I'm looking forward to having interesting discussions and exchanging knowledge and fun.
Best regards,let

Alex
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Aliermann -- Guten tag! Welcome to SoS. It is a great forum filled with experienced builders and newer crafters like myself. I hope you enjoy your billet here.
 
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