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Post by racinjason on Jan 18, 2018 5:50:11 GMT
We have had a bunch of new members join in the last week or so, welcome to all of you.
cheers Jason.
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Post by Jim on Jan 18, 2018 6:24:54 GMT
Just a suggestion, would it be possible to list the new members as a personal touch?
Jim
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Post by simplyloco on Jan 18, 2018 8:14:36 GMT
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Post by mr swarf on Jan 18, 2018 21:11:59 GMT
One of those new members here saying thanks for the welcome & hello everyone.
There is some great work going on here, much better than the ME forum.
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Post by racinjason on Jan 19, 2018 8:08:50 GMT
I have removed the post that are not relevant to our new members please keep this thread for welcome / intro messages only.
To all our new members Please introduce yourself and tell us your interests you will be surprised at the knowledge and help here.
cheers Jason
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Post by gwr1509 on Jan 21, 2018 17:22:33 GMT
Hallo together,
my name is Helmut, I´m living in Innsbruck/Austria und I´m a passionate model engineer for 30 years.
In my workshop I build steam locomotives and freight wagons in 5“gauge. In the beginning of this hobby I started with the 3 ½“locomotive „Rob Roy“ following the plans of Martin Evans. My next project was “speedy” in 5”. Currently I´m working on a 4ax freightwagons with an air brake.
Among my other interests are: building jigs, tools and rebuilding older metal working machines. Therefore, I have a little CNC milling machine, rebuild from a used Emco FB-2.
Greatings and all the best.
Helmut
PS. please excuse my bad grammar, (the schooldays long past)!
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Post by gwr1509 on Jan 21, 2018 17:25:34 GMT
Hallo together,
my name is Helmut, I´m living in Innsbruck/Austria und I´m a passionate model engineer for 30 years.
In my workshop I build steam locomotives and freight wagons in 5“gauge. In the beginning of this hobby I started with the 3 ½“locomotive „Rob Roy“ following the plans of Martin Evans. My next project was “speedy” in 5”. Currently I´m working on a 4ax freightwagons with an air brake.
Among my other interests are: building jigs, tools and rebuilding older metal working machines. Therefore, I have a little CNC milling machine, rebuild from a used Emco FB-2.
Greatings and all the best.
Helmut
PS. please excuse my bad grammar, (the schooldays long past)!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 18:09:17 GMT
Hi Helmut Welcome to the forum, I hope that in due course you'll share your work with us, we like pictures...  Kind regards Pete |
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Post by uuu on Jan 21, 2018 18:46:49 GMT
I'm sure your grammar will be better than Pete's spelling!
Welcome.
Wilf
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 19:07:51 GMT
I'm sure your grammar will be better than Pete's spelling! Welcome. Wilf haha...guilty as charged...edited now and it wasn't just my spelling either.... |
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Post by Jim on Jan 21, 2018 21:26:19 GMT
Welcome Helmut and please don't apologize for anything, my mangled German is truly something that would send shivers down your spine.
Jim
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Post by gwr1509 on Jan 22, 2018 19:55:42 GMT
Hallo together,
many thanks for the friendly welcome here in this forum. With pictures I must still pratice . On flickr link you can see somewhat.
Greatings Helmut
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Post by joanlluch on Jan 22, 2018 20:12:27 GMT
Hallo together,
many thanks for the friendly welcome here in this forum. With pictures I must still pratice . On flickr link you can see somewhat.
Greatings Helmut
Hi Helmut, are you planning to build a new locomotive or just the freight wagon for now? |
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Post by racinjason on Jan 23, 2018 6:47:39 GMT
There is now a section just for new members introductions.
cheers Jason.
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Post by indy4x on Feb 8, 2018 22:21:03 GMT
Hi
Just joined so quick intro
I'm from South Wales, not a youngster anymore and have always been interested in engineering which several years ago saw me actually start acquiring various bits of machinery and turning metal into swarf. No expert but getting there
Cheers
Chris
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Post by Jim on Feb 9, 2018 2:54:55 GMT
Hi Just joined so quick intro I'm from South Wales, not a youngster anymore and have always been interested in engineering which several years ago saw me actually start acquiring various bits of machinery and turning metal into swarf. No expert but getting there Cheers Chris Welcome to the site Chris. Your account of how you got into the hobby sounds very familiar. Like you, model engineering always fascinated me to the point I plucked up the courage to ask a model engineer at an exhibition who was standing beside his part built Burrell, where did he learn to make models like his. His answer was 'You just get the castings and start from there, there's always someone in the club who can help when you're stuck' I took his advice, joined the club and the rest has been a ball of fun. What do you plan to build Chris? Cheers Jim. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2018 9:09:45 GMT
Welcome to the forum Chris...as Jim said we all have to start somewhere..Model Engineering isn't a 'black art'...just take one step at a time, ask for help when needed and you'll soon be building your model with confidence. There are many learned folk on this forum so any questions you have during your build will surely be answered.
Good luck and most importantly have fun..
regards
Pete
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Post by Roger on Feb 10, 2018 19:43:37 GMT
Hi Just joined so quick intro I'm from South Wales, not a youngster anymore and have always been interested in engineering which several years ago saw me actually start acquiring various bits of machinery and turning metal into swarf. No expert but getting there Cheers Chris Hi Chris, Excellent, there's nothing quite like that swarf production process. You might like to introduce yourself to Julian aka jma1009 who lives in your neck of the woods and has a lot of valuable experience in the world of Model Engineering. Keep an eye open for the next Bristol Exhibition, that's worth a visit and not too far from you. Roger |
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Post by stingray on Feb 14, 2018 19:22:34 GMT
Another Chris here. Hello everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2018 20:16:32 GMT
Hi Chris
Welcome to the forum sir...
Pete
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