Epitome of a noob

Welcome to the forum, Charles!  Like Fox said, I think you'll find that most if not all of us have a similar interest in history that drives us to build what we build, even if you build car models.  When I was a kid, my interest in history was sparked by listening to my uncles tell stories about their experiences in WWII, and I devoured all kinds of books, and my parents further encouraged me to build models.

It sounds like you've taken a dip into the next logical area, too, of working with the subjects in 1:1 scale.

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Best regards,

Brad

Hey Charles!

Welcome to the party! Model building is a great hobby and can be done as an individual pursuit without too much travel, unlike reenacting!! The Walker Bulldog is a good starter kit and if I remember correctly, the Tamiya kit goes together without too many problems.  There are so many great modelers here, you will surely learn a thing or two if you watch carefully.

Enjoy the forums and have a blast!

Dave

You summed it up well, Charles--I finished it and had fun along the way.  AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!! Thats what it's all about and the FSM Forum is indeed the place to be to learn, be inspired, be challenged and improve your skills. 

Glad to have you as a part of this august body!

Very cool story Charles. I just travelled the U.P. last year, have relatives there.

Model mostly aircraft but it's good to shake up your world once in a while with the occasional ship, tank or figure. Actually the new Tamiya Sherman tank got me back into it after a long layoff, really like that model.

Best of luck to you, hope to hear more of your adventures.

i have been building models since i was 5 yrs young going on 51 yrs.I used to take my paper route money to the hobby shop and buy a monogram kit for .25 to .50 and buy glue with a permission note from mom,go to park on the way home and build model on park bench because i could'nt wait to get home to build it.

Hello Waylon, and Welcome Aboard!!

You have definitely come to the right place. Everyone in here is more than willing to lend a helping hand. I too am new to modeling and have received tons of help, tips, techniques and support. Don't hesitate to post your builds....that way you gain insight. Again, welcome to the forums.

Welcome aboard, and don't worry, those are not just newbie things, i am sure many of us do them no matter how long we have been modelling, i know i do.

Welcome to the hobby and to the forum.  Lots of tips to be picked up by watching others build.  Don't be afraid to ask how something was done.

Welcome to the Forums Charles!  Glad to have you aboard!

I too am hooked on modelng.  I've been hooked for 69 of my 75 years.  You name it and I've built it.  I build whatever strikes my fancy at the time (and my wallet says OK ).  Prefer WWII planes and trucks but if I like the looks of the kit, I'll build it.

Lots of the members on here started the same way you did, so you've come to the right place. Don't be afraid to ask questions.  The guys, and gals, are very knowledgeable and are ready, willing and able to help you with any questions/problems that you run into.  If you're building a plane, post in the aircraft sub-forum.  If it's a ship, post in the ship sub-forum etc..  When you get to painting and weathering, check out the painting sub-forum.  That's where I learned to use an airbrush.  I use mostly acrylic paints as they have easy clean-up and practically no smell (If the wife's happy...........).

So, sit back and enjoy. Don't forget to post pics of your builds so we can see how you're doing.

Jim