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Returning to modeling after 30 year break

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Returning to modeling after 30 year break
Posted by TomKRadio on Saturday, July 13, 2013 8:17 PM

I'm finally getting life settled down a bit and I'm starting to get ready to get back into some modeling. The last thing I built was probably in 1982 or so.

I'd like to get more into the artistic and detailing side of modeling that I never had the time or inclination for back then. As I start setting up my workspace and planning my first project I'm amazed at the number of different model manufacturers. Trying to pick a sigle project is going to be tough, but I wanted to see if i could get a little advice so I could get a good start.

I'm looking at either military aircraft (prefer WWII warbirds) or car (1960's Muscle) models to start with. I've never done any serious airbrushing, but I am planning on getting at least an entry level brush when it's needed. The first build or two will probably focus on the construction - gap filling, smoothing, interior detailing and the rest of the basics.

So which manufactures should I lean towards and (probably more importantly) which ones should I avoid?  

If there's any sites or articles that would help please pass them on.

 

Thank for the help

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, July 15, 2013 11:52 AM

Welcome to the Forum, Tom.  

There probably aren't any to avoid, or to lean toward.  Each maker has their sheep and their goats.  If you inquire about specific kits, likely someone here has built it--or knows something about it.

Good luck.

 

 

 

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, July 15, 2013 1:30 PM

Welcome aboard.

As CMK says, its difficult to give advice on certain companies. Some can generally be more relied upon than others, but all have their bad and good kits. It would also depend on price and how much detail you wanted. Best advice is to take it kit by kit.

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

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, July 15, 2013 5:35 PM

Welcome to the Forums Tom. Glad to have you aboard.

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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  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Monday, July 15, 2013 9:26 PM

TomK, welcome to the forums!  As for which manufactures to lean to or avoid?  Heck, that's part of the fun of the hobby!  You tell us what you like and don't like.  Try them all!  Some like one , some like the other.  There is no bad or good, just what you like and want to do.....so jump on in!  No matter what kits you pick, somebody here is going to know about them and be more than willing to help if needed.  Glad to have you on and I look forward to your builds!

Eagle90

 

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Monday, July 15, 2013 11:34 PM

Welcome! You picked a good time for '60's muscle as AMT is releasing a bunch of their older stuff.

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  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:50 AM

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G-J
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Posted by G-J on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:20 PM

Welcome to the forums.

I'm in the same boat as you, though I don't build cars.  I build WWII aircraft.  I started with Revell, and only because they had a lower piece-count and didn't seem as intricate as some of the others.  No knock on Revell.  I've loved building the Revell's that I've build.  I just didn't want to build something overly complex on the first couple of builds.

On the bench:  Tamyia Mosquito Mk. VI for the '44 group build.  Yes, still.

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Posted by Tim Kidwell on Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:35 PM

Welcome to the Forum! You'll find plenty of info and advice to better your artistic and detail skills.

Tim

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