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                        First Model Ever....

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                        05Warrior
                        • Member since
                          February 2008
                        • From: Mesa, Arizona
                        First Model Ever....
                        Posted by 05Warrior on Friday, January 8, 2010 10:09 AM

                        Okay, I have never built a model in my life. On two separate occasions, I attempted to build a mustang kit, but did not get very far with it. But I want to get some models built. I know nothing about building models, but I want to learn more. I want to assemble LAV kits, as I was an LAV mechanic in the Marine Corps. I want to display the 8 different variants alongside my awards that I received from the Marine Corps. After I get those done, I may continue to build, as it is very interesting to me. I am working on getting pictures uploaded to post of my first model. Compared to what I have seen on these forums, my model is not that good at all. But I do want to get better. Anyways, I figured I would introduce myself and I will be posting pics soon! 

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                        05Warrior
                        • Member since
                          February 2008
                        • From: Mesa, Arizona
                        Posted by 05Warrior on Friday, January 8, 2010 10:25 AM

                        Well, here are the pictures.... I know it is very rough, but I am going to get better!!

                         

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                        CuriousG
                        • Member since
                          November 2006
                        • From: Tacoma, WA
                        Posted by CuriousG on Friday, January 8, 2010 11:24 AM

                        Everybody starts somewhere - so congratulations for getting back into it and posting pix of your work. Hard to say from the photos you've got here, but one thing you can do to take it to the next level is check out some of the tutorials throughout the forum on weathering. On the photos: Direct sunlight is not flattering to anyone's work. If you can shoot on an overcast day or in some partial shade, the shadows and glare won't be so harsh and will give a better impression of what that LAV really looks like.

                        George Ireland

                        "If you can't learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly."  - Ashleigh Brilliant

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, January 8, 2010 12:52 PM

                        Welcome to the Forums Welcome Sign.  Nice job on your first model.

                        Regards,  Rick

                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        Griffin
                        • Member since
                          January 2009
                        • From: Edmonton, Alberta
                        Posted by Griffin on Friday, January 8, 2010 1:03 PM

                        Congrats on your first model-build. We all start somewhere and it looks like you have a great foundation upon which to build.

                        Another photo trick to consider is making a 5-sided light-box in which to shoot your pics. Basically it's a box with the panels cut out and replaced with transluscent mylar to allow the light through but reduce the glare.

                        Griffin

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                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Friday, January 8, 2010 3:27 PM

                        Welcome Sign to the forums, glad to have you here!

                        Frank 

                         

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                        05Warrior
                        • Member since
                          February 2008
                        • From: Mesa, Arizona
                        Posted by 05Warrior on Saturday, January 9, 2010 10:18 AM

                        Thank you for the welcome. I didn't even think about the lighting affecting the way the picture looks. I am not a photographer. Smile Those are some really great ideas about shooting pictures though. I will definitely be trying them on my next model. Off to build my second one now...... 

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                        mg.mikael
                        • Member since
                          December 2007
                        • From: Bridgeview, Illinois
                        Posted by mg.mikael on Sunday, January 10, 2010 6:55 PM

                        Welcome Sign to the forums, 05Warrior!!! Hope to see you around!

                        "A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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                        tempestjohnny
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Naples, FL
                        Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:34 PM

                        Welcome Sign Don't be intimidated by the work you see here.  Alot of us have been modeling our whole lives or longer and still don't get it right all the time.

                         

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