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    July 2015
After a 30 year break from models......
Posted by RedlegVT on Friday, July 24, 2015 11:19 AM
At the suggestion of a buddy of mine, I'm trying models again. I haven't built models since 1985. But this time without the sloppy glue and filling them with firecrackers for fun. I've gone as far as equipping myself with a Paasche Millennium Airbrush and Quiet Air compressor.

Planning on starting 1:35 scale of military subjects from my 20+ years in the Army. I'm full of questions and cant wait to post some progress pictures.

First up, an Academy M-981 FISTV with a photo etched detail add on kit and, if I can find them, track upgrades.

And away we go..........
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, July 27, 2015 12:13 PM

Welcome aboard, dive in and enjoy. Look forward to seeing those pics. A build thread might be a good idea.

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

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, July 27, 2015 12:34 PM

Sound like my early modeling in the 80's

Welcome to the forums.

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, July 27, 2015 3:22 PM

Welcome to the Forums!  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.

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, July 27, 2015 8:23 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, July 27, 2015 9:01 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Looking forward to seeing some Pics of the M981.

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    December 2011
Posted by Chrisk-k on Monday, July 27, 2015 9:17 PM

I came back to modeling after a 20 year hiatus in 2012.  It's been extremely enjoyable, and my stash has been growing (about 100 kits).

Iwata HP-CS | Iwata HP-CR | Iwata HP-M2 | H&S Evolution | Iwata Smart Jet + Sparmax Tank

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Monday, July 27, 2015 10:45 PM

Biggest advantage between then and now...  the internet!  Such a fantastic treasure trove of tips and information.  Welcome!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 1:26 AM

Welcome back to the hobby. The Academy 981 has decent enough indy link tracks in the kit. (mine does anyways) But if you must have something else you can get white metal Fruils, or injection plastic indy link tracks from AFV Club or Model Kasten for 113 family vehicles in 1/35.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: Nebraska, USA
Posted by CallSignOWL on Friday, July 31, 2015 5:31 PM

HI there! Welcome to the forum :)

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Now that I'm here, where am I??

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by USAFASME7 on Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:28 PM

Welcome back to the hobby, brother! Join a local IPMS Club; you'll learn a LOT!

--Rob

Glue Sniffer since 1977

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