Scale Modelling World is a great website you should check out. The website is operated by Lloyd King, Ray Massie, Michelle “Mish” Edwards, and Mike MCEllaney. Lloyd, Mish, and Mike are members of our club and Michelle and Mike are located in England. They desired to create a website where modelers could receive good constructive criticism with the purpose of improving their modeling skills. To accomplish their aim, they have set up a forum where modelers submit their work for honest feedback and suggestions on how they can improve on their work. In addition, they offer one-to-one service over Skype where they can dialogue with modelers about their models and different methods that can be used to improve the quality of their final product. Other Forums exist that are common to other websites like “Work in Progress” and a “Finished Models.” Lloyd, Ray, Mish and Mike are very accomplished modelers and have a wealth of information to share with anyone who desires to improve. Otherwise, The website is supportive of modelers of all skill levels and there is an “air” of rejoicing all models posted on their site. What follows is a brief biography of each:
Lloyd King, Llking on the forum: Lloyd is 51 years old and belongs to Central Arkansas Scale Modelers and has served as an IPMS National Judge. Having built his first kit when he was 9, Lloyd says he enjoys modeling "because of the research and what it can lead to". He likes to build all types of aircraft from WWI to modern jets and helicopters. Lloyd has a reputation for building models at lightning speed, and it's often joked that his finished models appear on the forum before the paint is dried. Lloyd is adept in finishing models and runs tutorials in finishing and weathering.
Ray Massie, RAVEN on the forum. Ray is 48 years old and has been building models on and off for 30 years. Ray's first model was "The Hindenburg". Ray feels a sense of achievement from building and finishing a model. He enjoys building aircraft from WW2 because every plane has its own story.
Ray Massie, RAVEN on the forum. Ray is 48 years old and has been building models on and off for 30 years. Ray's first model was "The Hindenburg". Ray feels a sense of achievement from building and finishing a model. He enjoys building aircraft from WW2 because every plane has its own story.
Michelle (Mish) Edwards, Big Bird on the forum: Mish built her first model, an Airfix Spitfire, with her Dad's help when she was five years old. She has had a couple of breaks from the hobby over the years but returned and made modeling her main hobby in 2007. Mish likes to build WW2 aircraft and armor but has a special liking for F-16s. Mish is one of the sites resident 'techies'.
Mike MCEllaney, Rivet Counter on the forum: Mike has built everything from boats, ships, cars, armor, but now mainly builds WW2 aircraft. Mike has a passion for extensively researching the subjects he builds and is always willing to help out fellow modelers in their research. He has an eye for detail and for this reason is often fondly referred to as 'Microscope McEllaney" by his friends.
I have included a picture of their work next to their names so you can see the quality of their work.
I have included a picture of their work next to their names so you can see the quality of their work.
