Hello, I am a new Member - Zonk

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Zonk

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Hello Everyone,
My name is Zonk ...
I've been building models since I was a wee little one... around 8-9 years old.
I often visited my hometown Hobby Shop.. called Covina Hobby, in Covina Calif.
Sadly this hobby shop recently closed down after 50 + years in business.
I build plastic WWII planes and armored vehicles. I also build wooden boats.
My current build on my desk is the Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer. It is for my grand daughter for her 10th b-day. Since she lives near Dayton OH, and they cover the Wright Brothers in their school I thought she might find the model interesting.
It's the first wood model I have built in many decades.
I've been out of the model building mode for a few decades, and now that I am retired I am getting back into it.
Although I am slowing getting my skills back before I tackle my favorite thing to build masted sailing ships in wood.
I am located in Northern California.

Well that's it for now..
Happy model building....
Zonk
 
also from my side a warm welcome here on board of our forum
Maybe you want to start a building log and showing your progress and work on the project?
 
Welcome from me as well. Can you post pictures of your Wright Flyer? I know it isn't a ship, but it would help us to get to know you and your work. Ships/boats to come later perhaps. :D Thumbs-Up

Pete
 
Welcome, loved the Air Force museum at Wright Patterson AFB.
 
Zonk said:
Hello Everyone,
My name is Zonk ...
I've been building models since I was a wee little one... around 8-9 years old.
I often visited my hometown Hobby Shop.. called Covina Hobby, in Covina Calif.
Sadly this hobby shop recently closed down after 50 + years in business.
I build plastic WWII planes and armored vehicles. I also build wooden boats.
My current build on my desk is the Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer. It is for my grand daughter for her 10th b-day. Since she lives near Dayton OH, and they cover the Wright Brothers in their school I thought she might find the model interesting.
It's the first wood model I have built in many decades.
I've been out of the model building mode for a few decades, and now that I am retired I am getting back into it.
Although I am slowing getting my skills back before I tackle my favorite thing to build masted sailing ships in wood.
I am located in Northern California.

Well that's it for now..
Happy model building....
Zonk
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Hallo @Zonk
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Birthday-Cake
 
Happy birthday !
I hope the Wright Flyer is turning out well for you !
I would love to see some pictures of it.
I have the same kit. :)

Jeff
 
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