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New here and hoping to improve, learn and share experiences with model building

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  • Member since
    September 2023
New here and hoping to improve, learn and share experiences with model building
Posted by Atreidez on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:23 PM

Hi everyone!

I'm 46, Dutch and just joined. Mainly because I like reading tips and experiences with their builds and how they do it on general matters, and I recently bought an airbrush as I was disappointed with some builds that were glueing wise flawless but paintwise unrealistic, mainly where 2 paints meet (camouflages) or making lines. I haven't used it yet but am informing myself on types of paints to use and how to clean it once I start using it. 

Currently building a german tank and halftrack I picked up cheap and have some figurines along with it, which would be fun to eventually also practice making some sort of diorama. Those will be my first ones to try new painting skills on for now, but my interest is also space, submarines, planes and F1... For some reason F1 models are hard to come by nowadays (all rights reserved?), but had fun with the schumi benetton anniversary build :) 

Hoping to eventually be able to share own experiences as well that might be helpful to others. 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, December 10, 2023 8:52 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum Welcome Sign

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Sunday, December 10, 2023 4:51 PM

Hi there!! Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you with us.

Stay safe.

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
    December 2023
  • From: Lincoln, Ne
Posted by flyboy2610 on Sunday, December 10, 2023 6:12 PM

Welcome!

"Never put passion before principle. Even if win.... you lose." Mr. Miyagi

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Sunday, December 10, 2023 7:26 PM

Welcome!  I look forward to seeing your builds.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Sunday, December 10, 2023 8:53 PM

Hello and welcome, it's good to have you join up. There are so many very talented modelers here, plenty for you to see. The members are always willing to answer questions, or help in any way.

If I may suggest, as a new airbrusher user that you visit Don Wheeler's site, "Don Wheeler's airbrush tips." You'll find a wealth of airbrush info, to include use and maintenance. You might even find your exact airbrush on display.

Happy modeling to you.

Patrick

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