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Hello from Miami
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:22 PM
Hello everyone my name is Fernando Granja. I'm trying to get into models so if you have any advise I would love it.
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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by cassibill on Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:32 PM
Pick a cheap but interesting kit to start with.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:47 PM
Welcome to the gang. I agree with cassibill just stay clear of Hobby Craft, Modelcraft and a few others or you'll be disapointed and discouraged. There's lots of very good and reasonably priced Tamiya. Accurate Minatures, and alike out there.
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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, April 8, 2004 2:42 PM
what kind of modeling interests you? that is the place to begin. once you find things that interest you, you will find the whole hobby opens itself to you. i see you have been on fsm for a while and will not bore you with a welcome that you probably recieved soon after joining. i will say good to see you active and actively pursuing this fantastic hobby. in short welcome back.


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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 3:54 PM
hola Fernando,
First narrow what subjects fascinate you the most the shop around and all you local Hobby/Craft shops. Something will eventually jump out at you if not several at once. Decisions Decisions. Once you''ve narrowed down you choices. Check the skill level on the box itself. When i first started I did a Skill 2.
If this is you first model you might want to stick with revell or AMT. One of the more popular brands because they have very detailed directions. Some kits manuals don't say what a part is or their picture diagrams are very vaque and hard to read. Just remember this is for fun and personal accomplishment. My first two models I built i did to familiarize myself with how the whole process works and what difficulties I might encounter. So play around abit and enjoy.
Also a good basic tip is to test fit all parts before glueing just to make sure the parts are aligned and won't need any modifications such as sanding or realignments. the more the merry so jump aboard my friend.
Take Care Smile [:)]Big Smile [:D]Cool [8D]
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Posted by mark956 on Thursday, April 8, 2004 4:31 PM
Welcome to the FSM forums ferni5.
mark956
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Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, April 8, 2004 4:32 PM
Welcome to FSM and the forums. As lilBear has said, just find something that interests you, check the skill level and cost and try one on for size. Keep things simple, learn as you go, and you'll make building models a pleasurable experience rather than a painful trial. Welcome aboard!
"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 6:05 PM
Welcome to FSM
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Posted by subfixer on Thursday, April 8, 2004 6:56 PM
Welcome to FSM and the forum. The folks here can really help you when you need it. My little piece of advice to you is to not twist the model parts from the sprues (part trees) but cut them off with small cutters. Twisting the parts will really mess them up.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 7:02 PM
Thanks for the hello.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:25 PM
Welcome to FSM.
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Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:27 PM
Welcome to FSM Fernando. Good to have you join us.

Pick something you have interest in, like A/C, armour, cars ... whatever ... then jump into the forums and ask questions.

Enjoy !!!
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:47 PM
Welcome to the forums Fernando
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  • From: Tochigi, Japan
Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, April 10, 2004 6:16 AM
Welcome to FSM!
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 7:41 AM
Welcome to the forum. The posters are great and informative. Definitely start with a inexpensive kit in an area of your interest. Clean and test fit the parts before gluing. (sometimes in our haste even experienced modelers realize the importance of these steps after we paint or try to) and enjoy what you built. I like to get a hold of as many pictures of the item to be modeled, any research books for history, facts, and of course color schemes. When you're done, see what you liked and didn't like and try to improve. This forum is a great source for that.

Remember Good Luck and have fun!
Tony
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 12:06 PM
Welcome to the brotherhood of modelers, I agree with tony, don't rush things, learn as you go along,

Ben Borja
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 2:41 PM
Welcome to the family!! I went out and bought a bunch of cheap models in various scales, and genres. I haven't given up on any of 'em. I want one of each genre on my shelves. But I find I gravitate towards cars and mainly A/C. Could be 'cause I work on A/C in real life.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 4:24 AM
Welcome to the Forums

Remember ask questions often and also the only stupid question is the one unasked . Enjoy .

Walt
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 7:19 AM
Welcome to FSM Sign - Welcome [#welcome]
Post some questions and we'll try to answer them.
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  • From: Central MI
Posted by therriman on Sunday, April 11, 2004 3:54 PM
Hi Fernando, and welcome to the asylum.

Just like everybody else said. Start slowly with what interest you. You'll be hooked in no time flat.
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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  • From: Newport News VA
Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 3:51 PM
HI and welcome Fernando.

It seems as if you have been given much advice so I will just shut up! See ya around on the forums...

Regards, Dan

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  • From: Lower Alabama
Posted by saltydog on Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:48 AM
you've come to the right place for advice my friend, welcome aboard. later.
Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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