Hi guys –
I've lurked around for a few months, reading advice on everything from photo etch to weathering, and I thought I’d say hello. Got back into building scale models this past Christmas when an old friend gave me a 1:700 USS Kearsarge, the ship I was stationed on when I was in the Marines. I figured I’d try to build it, and I’d probably fail, and that would be that. But to my surprise it actually worked out pretty well, and I decided to keep at it.
I’m a rank amateur but I’m trying to learn at least one or two new skills with each kit I do. I’m still doing almost everything with rattle cans and little bottles of Testors; I’m working up to investing in a good airbrush. I don’t really have a niche at this point. I’ve done three 1:700 ships, a 1:72 fighter plane, and a 1:48 helicopter. Still figuring out what I like.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for the advice and help so far. See you around the forums!