Hello and I'm 100% New

Welcome aboard, sounds like you have a good plan for getting started. Are there any certain scales or subject you are planning on build.

Hello Bish,

Thank you for welcoming me. I am interested in all WWII aircraft and armor but will not limit myself to that. I'll be honest, right now I want to get a few builds under my belt so I can gain the knowledge and skills to be historically accurate and then dive into WWII dioramas. I have seen some beautiful works during show visits and in the FSM forums. I have a obsession with half-tracks from the '42 - '45 time period. I plan on building as many as possible. LOL

I am also fond of US, British and German aircraft. Thanks again for the welcome!

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Glad to have you on board Chris!! Start a build thread, post plenty of progress pictures and fire away with the questions. Looking forward to seeing your work, Joe

Joe,

Thank you, and I have planned on doing a WIP for my first build so I can gain insight from all of you. I am getting ready to head out again so it is going to be acouple of weeks before I get started. I am looking at a German Stuka for my first build.

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 I am looking at a German Stuka for my first build.

 

mustang1989

 

 

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 I am looking at a German Stuka for my first build.

 

 

 

 

Not a problem at all bud. You need to be hitting good ol Bish up. He's an expert when it comes to the Stuka's.

 

 

Chris;

 Welcome aboard . You'll find that the folks here love to share their skillsets and knowledge with you .I know I will if you build a ship , or boat . Actually , I will help whereever I can .

Welcome to the Forums, Chris!

mustang1989

 

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 I am looking at a German Stuka for my first build.

 

 

 

 

Not a problem at all bud. You need to be hitting good ol Bish up. He's an expert when it comes to the Stuka's.

 

 

Well, thans for the compliment. Is it cheque or cash

I am not sure about expert, but i do have a thing for Stuka's. But which kit to get will depend on scale and if there is a certain version you wnat to build. I am a 72nd builder mainly though i have looked at the larger scales.

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

You've really come to the right place. The members here are very knowledgeable and ready to help out with any problem/question that you might have. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The only dumb question is the one that you don't ask. I've been building for 70 of my 76 years and have learned so much from the members here. I'm still learning.

Enjoy.

Jim  

Welcome to FSM Forums!

Toshi

Welcome aboard!   

Cheers, Mark

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the warm welcome, and for making it clear to jump in and seek advice from the forum members. I'm pretty sure(lol) that I'll be taking you up on that.

Bish - I have a 1/48th and 1/72nd scale stuka and focke wulf 190

Again, thank you for welcoming me.

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Gentlemen,

Thank you for the warm welcome, and for making it clear to jump in and seek advice from the forum members. I'm pretty sure(lol) that I'll be taking you up on that.

Bish - I have a 1/48th and 1/72nd scale stuka and focke wulf 190

Again, thank you for welcoming me.

 

O, nice, 2 Stuka's, even better. I look forward to seeing your first build.

Bish

O, nice, 2 Stuka's, even better. I look forward to seeing your first build.

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I know I'll be a lifer.

Yep ! Like it or not you are now " locked" in here with the rest of us plastica haulics.

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The plus is I get 10 days off in a row when I complete my 21 to 25 days.

But after you do all the wifes to do stuff you only have 6 hours to GLUE  GLUE  GLUE !!!!

( I used to drive long-haul trucks across the U.S. so I know how it goes .) Have you ever tried to glue in a canopy while shifting gears going uphill at 13 M.P.H. It does'nt work out !

So anyways....... Welcome to the house of maddness.... the Doctor will be with you shortly. 

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Bish

O, nice, 2 Stuka's, even better. I look forward to seeing your first build.

 

 

Thank you sir. I plan on doing a WiP for my first build so I can get some insight on my build and the direction to improve my builds.

 

 

Thats always the best way to go. MY modelling has imprived more in the last 9 years than it did in the previous 30 thanks to people on here and posting process pics both in GB's and their own threads is the best way.

Welcome!  I have been here a little less than a year, and the forum is fantastic.  Everyone is helpful and just as important, friendly.  This is the best online experience I have ever had.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.  Check the forum as often as possible.  You never know when you get a very useful nugget of information.  I learned a ton about building just by reading the forum.

D 

Hello D - 

Thank you for the welcome. Absolutely yes....in the short time I have been on here I have noticed how well everyone here is supportive and outgoing with sharing tips, techniques, information and a good laugh.

Welcome to the forum, Chris!  It's a great hobby, and if nothing else, it keeps us out of trouble

In your line of work, you've probably got some great opportunities to see some heavily used vehicles and equipment, and see how they weather.

Regarding having to travel for two thirds of the month, you might find that you can put together a little traveling bench and tool kit.  There are other guys who do, many of them servicemen who get a little time here or there, and don't have the room to keep a large bench.

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Best regards,

Brad

the Baron

Welcome to the forum, Chris!  It's a great hobby, and if nothing else, it keeps us out of trouble

In your line of work, you've probably got some great opportunities to see some heavily used vehicles and equipment, and see how they weather.

Regarding having to travel for two thirds of the month, you might find that you can put together a little traveling bench and tool kit.  There are other guys who do, many of them servicemen who get a little time here or there, and don't have the room to keep a large bench.

I look forward to seeing your builds!

Best regards,

Brad

 

Thank you for the welcome....and that's a great idea. I could take along a small basic kit and tools. I am going to give it a try, thank you