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  • Member since
    March 2017
Howdy - I like tanks!
Posted by StugIIIG on Saturday, March 4, 2017 3:00 PM

Though I build more than tanks!  Hi, I just joined.  I am getting back into plastic model building after having been out for a while.  With better liquid glues, acrylic model paints, and the internet, I'm finding it a lot easier to build and finish models.  Gotta admit I hated using enamels with the paint thinners stinking up everything.  

Anyway, I've always been fond of tanks and for the last 24 years have been involved with the design, protection and / or the builiding of tanks and Army vehicles (I work in Warren, MI if that's any help figuring out what I do!).

Last year I wanted to get back in and decided that 1/72 was a good scale for me to build in, to save room.  My 5 year old son wanted to know what I was doing and naturally wanted to do it too.  So I started buying Armourfast models, with two models per box, one for him and one for me.  We've gradually been letting him do more and more  of the building and painting.

 

  • Member since
    February 2008
Posted by CaddMann05 on Monday, March 6, 2017 9:58 AM

Howdy to you too!

My interest in military vehicles is only tanks. At the moment I only have three.  Over the years and many moves later most were destroyed.  Oh well, such is life.

I wasn't able to see any of the pictures you posted, it could be on my side though. Hope to see them soon.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, March 6, 2017 10:31 AM

Welcome aboard, dive in and enjoy.

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, March 6, 2017 12:21 PM

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard!

I build whatever strikes my fancy and my wallet says OK Wink. I've been building for 70 of my 76 years and am just finishing up my first tank. It's an IT-28 Soviet Bridgelayer. It's all  finished except for the treads. Just finished dry brushing them with silver. This afternoon, I'll install them and start dirtying it up a little.

Glad your son is interested. I had 2 daughters who were only interested when they were 5 or 6 and I built them a large doll house. My grandsons are interested in the research end of the hobby and not the actual building. They like to watch grandpop build and want to know the history behind the build. 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.

  • Member since
    March 2017
Posted by StugIIIG on Monday, March 6, 2017 1:10 PM
Thanks, all. I'll try to get the pic fixed later today. We just finished the glue up of a couple of Crusader IIs yesterday. Hope to prime them this week or weekend. We have a rolling line of models. One set are complete, one set are ready for decals, one set are topcoated,ready for camo and one set ready for primer. John
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, March 6, 2017 4:39 PM

Welcome to the Forums!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2012
Posted by RX7850 on Monday, March 6, 2017 7:10 PM

StugIIIG

Though I build more than tanks!  Hi, I just joined.  I am getting back into plastic model building after having been out for a while.  With better liquid glues, acrylic model paints, and the internet, I'm finding it a lot easier to build and finish models.  Gotta admit I hated using enamels with the paint thinners stinking up everything.  

Anyway, I've always been fond of tanks and for the last 24 years have been involved with the design, protection and / or the builiding of tanks and Army vehicles (I work in Warren, MI if that's any help figuring out what I do!).

Last year I wanted to get back in and decided that 1/72 was a good scale for me to build in, to save room.  My 5 year old son wanted to know what I was doing and naturally wanted to do it too.  So I started buying Armourfast models, with two models per box, one for him and one for me.  We've gradually been letting him do more and more  of the building and painting.

Below is a selection of our models in various states of build.  

 

Just wanted to say that using Armorfast kits was a great way to introduce your son to modelling. I can only imagine how excited he must feel about sharing the building experience together. And by the way good choice with 1/72 scale, it happens to be my preffered scale.Yes

  • Member since
    March 2017
Posted by StugIIIG on Monday, March 6, 2017 9:50 PM

Thanks, everybody.  Whether it's my new status or maybe my linking to my Google pics I'm struggling with the picture.  I'll keep trying.

  • Member since
    June 2014
  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 6:05 PM

Well ! Hello There !

 Welcome to the forums . I was going to be a wise guy and ask if you meant Water or Oil or Fuel tanks but you got to the meat quickly .     T.B.

  • Member since
    March 2017
Posted by StugIIIG on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 9:19 PM

Let's try  this.  These are several of our in progress works.  A Jag that my son laid out the camo pattern on, a 76mm Sherman, a T-34/76 '43 and a couple of incomplete Crusader II's.

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, March 9, 2017 11:17 AM

Welcome to the forums!  And very cool to see your son joining in with you!  Great memories will be had!  

Those builds are looking great!  Nice work...both of you!

Eagle90

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, March 12, 2017 4:58 AM

Welcome to FSM Forums!

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
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:21 PM

Welcome!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

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

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 4:27 PM

Welcome to the forums! Beer Welcome Sign

My Father in law retired from TACOM about ten years ago. I remember going to several of the open houses, which were a lot of fun. 

When you get a chance, post some pictures of your builds! Would love to them!

EDIT: Ha, I just saw you did post some pics! lol!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

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