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  • Member since
    August 2014
Greetings everyone!
Posted by Romponifele on Friday, August 15, 2014 4:52 PM

Hi guys and gals, new to the forum and to modelling.

I'm a working adult who was in dire need of a hobby and decided to give modelling a shot. I did some "modelling" when I was a child but nothing serious and never stuck with it, so basically I am working on my first model. I read quite a bit on the internet on modelling, painting, tools, weathering, etc. and just got started with a 1/72 Humber MKII.

Right now I don't know what my main modelling subject will be for sure, but I can tell you that after researching I think I'll stick with armored vehicles and and airplanes, maybe move up in scale down the road. There is a lot to learn in this hobby, I see, so I thought joining a forum might be a good way to learn. 

Enough about me, see you around

  • Member since
    August 2014
Posted by f86saber9 on Monday, August 18, 2014 8:37 AM

  welcome to the forums

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, August 18, 2014 9:10 AM

Welcome aboard. Feel free to dive in and join in the discussions and don't be afraid to ask if there is anything your not sure of.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Monday, August 18, 2014 10:02 AM

Welcome to the forums!  Be sure to post pics of your builds!  Starting fresh will be fun for you!

Eagle90

 

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Monday, August 18, 2014 10:05 AM

Welcome Sign

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, August 18, 2014 10:56 AM

Welcome to the forums!

Looking forward to seeing some of your builds!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:00 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Romponifele!  One-seven-two is a great scale to build in.  Show us photos when you can!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2014
Posted by Romponifele on Monday, August 18, 2014 2:06 PM

Thank you all for your responses.

A few days later with the model I can say it is fun, and this hobby seems to be providing me with the much needed relaxation after a long day of work.

I want to learn, and there is a lot to learn. I plan to post pictures of my first build to get some feedbacck from you guys, see what you think and get some pointers. Now, don't get too excited about my builds because this is technically my first model and I don't think it's going to be as good as some of the pictures you guys have posted. But you would do me a great service criticizing my models. I plan to hang out here and, after getting a few more models under my belt, getting a subscription to the magazine. I bought the current issue and it looks like it has good tips and techniques to learn.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Monday, August 18, 2014 8:53 PM

Howdy!

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 10:20 PM

Don't worry about what your builds look like at first, you will get better with each build and as you learn new techniques. The members here are very helpful and happy to share their knowledge. Be carful, this hobby is VERY addicting, especially when you have a reason to build such as a Group Build or just wanting to show your work.

Steve

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:08 AM

Hello and welcome aboard

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:38 PM

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard!

Build whatever you like. The only person you have to please is yourself. Relax and enjoy. If you need any help, just ask. Plenty of great guys (and gals) on here that are knowledgeable and ready to help. I've been building for 67 of my 73 years and I build whatever strikes my fancy at the time. I learn something new almost every day.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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