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Hello from Germany

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I'm a German railroad engineer and software developer with Spanish roots. I've been retired for a few months now and have decided to revive a long-forgotten hobby. During my honeymoon in 1989, I bought the "HMS Grimsby" kit from "DISET Constructo". After I had more or less finished the hull, I put the model aside, and it disappeared into obscurity. Now I've taken it out again, and I'm currently working on the rigging.

I plan to build more models since I enjoy this hobby so much. I'll limit myself to smaller models like sloops, schooners, brigs, cutters, and luggers in 1:64 or 1:72 scale. I particularly favor models from "Vanguard Models". I also find the models from "Master Korabel" and "Eskadra" very interesting.

The next model will be the "HM cutter Sherbourne" from "Vanguard Models", which I've already bought. I'm as excited as a child and enjoying every minute of building it.

Jose Manuel
 
Welcome, Jose.
We had mirror image careers -- I retired from the Navy, then got interested in 7-1/2" riding reailroads. –– –– - ––
 
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