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  • Member since
    July 2009
  • From: North Carolina
Posted by Back to the bench on Sunday, January 20, 2013 9:09 PM

Welcome aboard and you will get plenty of help from the talented folks here. Scale Auto Magazine and Model Cars Magazine both have lots of good "how to" articles as well. I have a list of all those cars that I could never afford in 1:1 scale that I can own in 1:25 scale. Usually means less bloody knuckles as wellWink

Gil

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Sunday, January 20, 2013 9:10 AM

Welcome Sign

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    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Friday, January 18, 2013 8:35 PM

welcome aboard SeaSoldier!

fox
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    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:34 PM

Welcome to the Forums SeaSoldier. I build whatever strikes my fancy. Have had and worked on a few muscle cars in my day. Had a '66 GTO that I tore up the streets with until "family time" came along. Such is life. Glad to have you aboard. Post lots of pics of your builds. That will keep everyone here happy.

Jim Captain

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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 11:56 AM

SeaSoldier,

Wecome aboard the FSM forums and welcome back to the hobby. You'll find lots of folks willing to answer questions and offer advice.

Cheers, Aaron

Aaron Skinner

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:36 AM

welcome to the forums,I'm more of an armor/planes guy,but have fun over here

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    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 2:03 AM

Glad to have you on board SeaSoldier. There seem to be a lot of people joining recently who have come back to the hobby, so your not alone.

Is it me, or has there been an increase in car/truck builders on here.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:28 PM

Welcome Sign to the Forum, Seasoldier.  Good choice on the kit.  I had a '69 Mustang in the day, and currently drive a 2000 Mustang.  Great car.

Except for that one $168 speeding ticket. . . .

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2013
Posted by SeaSoldier on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:59 PM

My first Kit purchase will be a 66 Mustang fastback. The local shop has a Revell kit and a German import Revell kit. The German kit is $10 more. I'm not familiar with the German kit though. Any advice will be appreciated. Is there a link to a list of starter gear to buy as well. I have absolutely nothing at this point. Glue, paint assortment, Xacto kit. I had no idea that people are doing bodywork, tin foil, etc. I certainly wasn't going to that extreme when I was 13.

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:05 PM

Welcome to the gang!

Glenn

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    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:51 PM

Welcome in here SeaSoldier. Youre gonna love all of the changes to the modelling world since youve been out of touch with it. Lots of new add ons and accessories. Glad to have you with us, Joe

                   

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    March 2011
Posted by ewheeler454 on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:25 PM

Welcome SeaSoldier.

I just recently started back building myself and loving it. I am currently starting on a 66 Nova Pro Street.

Again, Welcome. :)

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    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:24 PM

Welcome SeaSoldier. Your in for a treat here. I was away for 30+ years and the folks here helped me get caught up and improve my modeling immensely. Simply have fun and share your work with us. We're looking forward to having you around. Joe

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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    February 2006
  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:16 PM

Welcome to the forums SeaSoldier! Man, 40 yrs is quite the sabbatical, but you've come back at a great point in time for the hobby. There's literally tons of stuff out there.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:43 PM

Welcome aboard, SeaSoldier! Always good to have another voice in the forum. Hope you enjoy getting back into the hobby.

Plenty of knowledge, advice and good ideas to be had here, as well as encouraging words. If you run into any specific issues or problems, somebody here's bound to have an answer.

I'm into '70's muscle cars myself ('71 Hemi Cuda my all-time favorite). Have you picked a first kit for your 'return' yet?

Greg

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"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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Posted by Tim Kidwell on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:42 PM

Hi SeaSoldier,

Welcome to the FSM Forum. We have lots of members who have returned after years off and plenty of experienced modelers here to talk to for advice. Take a look around, see what you can pick up from the years of posts already here and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Can't wait to see pics of your next build!

Tim

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Newbe checking in
Posted by SeaSoldier on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:21 PM

Hello. This is my first time on this board. I haven't build a model in at least 40 years. I would like to start by building 60's era classic/muscle cars. Looking forward to any advice or knowledge you care to pass on.

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