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Maj

Member since
December 2011
From: Isle of Wight, England

Hi Guys

Posted by Maj on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 3:43 PM

hi all, im 23 and have just started doing models about two weeks ago. so i just here to learn more about the skills and pro tips for models etc. So far i have done a spitfire 1:72 starter set, a Abrams 1:72 tank and a 1:72 red arrow, im have just started working on a UH-1 Huey Hog which i am really enjoying. Im not a full on beginner as i used to do warhammer in my mid teens and understand that taking time on your model is FAR better than rushing one. So far i have only done one airfix and it was horrible didnt fit properly gaps everywhere but yet all the others i have done have been revell and they seem fine apart from the cockpit assembly on Huey. I did buy some humbrol paints in which i didnt get on with so i switched back to the citadel paints i used when doing warhammer and they seem perfect :) i will try and get some photos up of the models i have done but my paint skills are not great infact i think my 11 year sister could do better :P i seem to shake alot when painting not to sure why. Maybe if someone could point in the right section of the forums i could get some photos up and you can all have a giggle :)

Maj

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TomZ2

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Posted by TomZ2 on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 4:04 PM

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SuppressionFire

Member since
September 2007
From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted by SuppressionFire on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 4:31 PM

Hello & welcome to the forums!

One thing that may help the 'shakes' is to mount the subject being painted on a handle such as a block of wood. Brace against the edge of your work table and keep the hand holding the brush near the work, braced as well.

Think of the control holding a pen close to the paper, you are only 10 mm +/- away. Same goes for brush painting.

Another technique is to simple practice a few brush strokes on a scrap part to get the feel of your paint and brush, this may help the 'commitment' fear of applying paint to your latest model.

Most of all have fun and I am sure your skills will improve with some tips & practice! Toast

Jason

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40.mm

Member since
July 2009
From: lafayette la

Posted by 40.mm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:58 PM

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you with us got a great bunch of modelers here willing to help you in any way we can. So tag along !

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Maj

Member since
December 2011
From: Isle of Wight, England

Posted by Maj on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 4:48 AM

ok guys cheers! im just about to get the cockpit into the main body after leaving over night to fully dry :) but i have just noticed i have put one of the control sticks in the wrong way SCHOOL BOY ERROR :(