PanzergrauModels Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Hello, Guys! My name is Gabriel. I live in the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten (formerly into Netherlands Antilles). Given the geographic proximity, I think subscribing to US based modelling sites it is the logical choice, although by rising and education I am die-hard European. I have a "inconsistent" modeling history, but I took it seriously for the last four years, and I intend to keep it that way: I have a few blogs and features on different sites. Recently I started my YT channel. I love making build reviews as this activity mates my lifetime great passions: writing and modeling. For now, my island is being still heavily perturbed by hurricane Irma passing, but as soon as I have the modeling tools in working order, I'm going to post my builds. At this moment, I have four ongoing projects: 1/35 Kfz.2 BMW LKW from Wespe Models (resin kit), 1/35 MiniArt T54-1 mod. 1937 (without interior, still in early building stage, in-box review published on YT), sent by another modeling site for review, 1/48 Revell B-17 Flying Fortress (commissioned, stalled, partly damaged by Irma), 1/72 RS Models Heinkel He 112B (almost finished, inbox review published on YT). If you like to see any of this models on build blog, please leave a comment - I have progress pictures and hopefully in two weeks time I'm going to return to my "normal" modeling life. Warm Regards from Caribbean, Gabriel 1
ghodges Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Welcome Gabriel! Glad to hear you're recovering from the hurricanes. Irma took down some of my fencing, but that's nothing compared to what you had to hunker down through! I actually built a Wespe resin 1/48 Halftrack a few years back. It was quite the learning experience, but I enjoyed it! Make yourself at home and show us your work when you get back up and running. Glad to have you here! GIL :smiley16:
Mark Deliduka Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Welcome Gabriel. I'm glad you made it through the storm okay. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
PanzergrauModels Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Posted October 7, 2017 @Mark: Thank you for the warm welcome. I feel already more comfortable among you, guys.@Gil: Thank you! Yes, Wespe models aren't easy but quite a few are unique on the market. Mine arrived from Romania with huge delay and in a very sorry state. Basically, I have only the body and the cable reel that I can use. Everything else I have to scratch-build or to "borrow" from other kits. Nonetheless I enjoy it when I am in a patient mood :smiley33: :smiley14:I'm not being entirely happy with the paint job and there is a great chance the entire model will be stripped. I'm still deliberating with myself :ph34r: Gabriel
PanzergrauModels Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Posted October 7, 2017 Thank you, Rob. I just hope the situation will normalize asap so I can go to my modeling desk again Cheers! Gabriel 1
PanzergrauModels Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Posted October 8, 2017 @Gil: Thank you for the warm welcome. Wespe Models are quite difficult, indeed. Mine arrived awfully late from Romania (USPS fault) and into a very sorry state. Basically the only usable parts are the body and the cable reel. I tried to attach pictures - it didn't work for me. It is a very instructive building, when patience reserves are high. Gabriel
PanzergrauModels Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Posted October 8, 2017 @Mark: Thank you! I wanted to attach a picture with the progress on my Wespe model, but I didn't get it to work. Still trying. Gabriel
PanzergrauModels Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Posted October 8, 2017 @ Chuck: Thank you, Sir. I'm glad I found some fine company. Gabriel
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