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    September 2016
New to Scale Modeling
Posted by Raindog9 on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 4:42 PM

Hey Everyone, 

Thank you all for having me here on your forum! I'm pretty new to the hobby, and have been steadily working on a few kits for the past few months. My initial builds didn't come anywhere near how I wanted them to, so i've recently purchased my first airbrush, and have a number of skills i'd like hone. I've really enjoyed viewing this forum as a guest for months now, and am looking foreward to being a part of your community.  I have a few pics I'd like to share of my latest build. A Tamiya 1/35th Hanomag painted for North Africa. Please let me know what you think! Things I did right? Things I did wrong? I would like to shoot for as close to historically accurate as possible, but this was my first build with an airbrush, and my first attempt at weathering. 

I've also put in a few of my figures, as i've steadily been trying to get better at them as well. 

 

Thanks all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Raindog

  • Member since
    September 2016
Posted by Raindog9 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:28 AM

I accidentially posted this message and images twice. Sorry folks, still learning my way around. Oops

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:33 AM

Welcome aboard, Raindog! Always great to have another styrene addict added to the mix. Dive in, ask questions, share experiences, and have a ball!

As to your work---you didn't say how long you've been at the hobby, but it looks like you're picking it up quickly and well. Your pieces look quite well-done as far as I can tell. My only suggestion might be to 'dirty up' the vehicle a bit---desert equipment tends to show wear and weathering pretty quickly---but that may simply be a stage you haven't gotten to yet, and there's nothing wrong with that. If you're interested you can search old threads on topics like 'weathering' and 'dry-brushing,' and your fun---and accompanying level of challenge---will accelerate accordingly.

Fun is the key: do what you enjoy, and show it off proudly. Even the most accomplished 'experts' here---and I by no means count myself among them---started out as beginners. We're all learning new 'tricks' every day, and with every project, which is what keeps the interest level high---and makes forums like this one such a great place to 'hang out.' Hope you enjoy every minute of your time here.

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 12:50 PM

Welcome aboard. I am sure you will enjoy your time here, theres plenty of scope to learn and pass on what you know.

Seeing that historical accuracy is important to you, unfortunatly this particular kit is pretty off the mark. But as a base for practicing painting and weatheirng, its probably a good choice. Also, try and find some proper DAK figures for future N African builds. But you have a nice looking bild there, as Greg says, just needs a litle more weathering.

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
    September 2016
Posted by Raindog9 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:52 PM

Thanks Gregbale and Bish for the welcome and feedback. I've been building for about 4 months now, and this particular kit was the first one I've been happy with. I built a Tamiya BMW R75, Panzer IV, and a Panzer II before this Hanomag, so i'm happy to have seen improvment! As Bish said, I'm stilly trying to develope some of the techniques. Especially weathering!

 

Thank you again!

-Raindog 

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:12 PM
Nice looking work! And welcome to the Forums!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:35 PM

Welcome aboard!  Great looking build!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:12 PM

Welcome to the forums! Beer Welcome Sign

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, September 8, 2016 2:30 PM

Welcome to the Forums!  Glad to have you aboard!

For a beginner, you're doing very well.  Keep up the good work and most of all enjoy.

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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