Hello from VA.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Hello from VA.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 3:54 PM

Hey, after a long hiatus, I've decided to come back to plastic modeling. Right now, I'd like to know what I should start with that won't be too hard. (No, not the snap-togethers! Not the snap-togethers!)

I've only built two models in the past of a Dauntless Dive Bomber, I think it was from Revell, but that was three years ago. Anyway, I was unsuccessful in the attempt, one of the wings snapped off halfway through construction.

Then there was the cheap F-14 kit from the National Smithsonian, boy did I have fun. I was getting the decals ready and like that I ripped them all when I put them onto the model. Unsteady hands, eek. Then one of the swing wings snapped off when my chair fell over on it.

So, bad history of plastic modeling, but ready to start a good future. So, anybody have any suggestions as to what I should start off with as a summer project? Oh, and what airbrush would be good that won't break my piggy bank? Lots of questions for you guys here. Big Smile [:D]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, June 21, 2004 4:34 PM

hello and welcome to fsm. if you are looking for a/c kits may i suggest hasegawa kits. they are a bit more pricey than revell but the quality is outstanding. tamiya is also a good company to buy a/c kits from. you will get a lot of bang for your buck with them.

btw did you by chance go to hs in wisconsin. i think i graduated with a peter nguyen in 1986.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 5:04 PM

There are alot of Nguyens in the world, unfortunately I'm not your friend from HS, I'm going to be a sophomore in high school in a few months.

Back to the topic at hand, I was thinking of building the PT-109 model from Revell as a starting point, but the 1/32 P-51 Mustang from Hasegawa looks good, just not sure if I have the experience to build it.

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Monday, June 21, 2004 5:08 PM

Hello Peter, Welcome to the forum.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Monday, June 21, 2004 5:20 PM

QUOTE: Back to the topic at hand, I was thinking of building the PT-109 model from Revell as a starting point, but the 1/32 P-51 Mustang from Hasegawa looks good, just not sure if I have the experience to build it.

Welcome back to modeling (and the forum). As for gaining experience, nothing beats just jumping right into it (albiet nothing to complicated-I wouldn't recommend a Fonderie Miniatures kit when starting back up Tongue [:P]

). There are quite a few books on the subject if you want to read up on the basics. The main thing is to have fun. As you build more kits, experience will come. Forums as this are an invalueable tool for gaining knowledge as well.

Badger makes some decent entry level airbrushes that cost as low as $40 to $50.00 dollars ('prolly lower in some places), You can get them in a starter set that has most of what you need to get started.

Cheers,
Albert Clown [:o)]

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:29 PM

mate

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:32 PM

Welcome to FSM. Good to have you aboard.

Can't help much with your questions on kits, sounds like you are into the wingy thingies so I'll leave that to the more than capable members from the A/C forum.

I have a Paasche H A/B that does everything that I nned it to do and they're fairly reasonable.

Enjoy the forums !!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, June 21, 2004 8:38 PM

Welcome to FSM, and welcome back to the hobby. See you around.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 21, 2004 9:13 PM

Welcome to the gang Peter.

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nicodemus

Member since
May 2003
From: St.Louis, Missouri

Posted by nicodemus on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:54 AM

Hello P.Nguyen Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

Welcome aboard, you mentioned the Pt-109 kit to start out with, and that struck a chord with me. That 1/72 pt boat kit was probably within the first five kits I did when I got back into the hobby back around 96' or 97' Question [?]

It was also one of my first airbrush projects too! Oh yes, I rember how that bright fire engine red paint ran down that hull for the first time! Laugh [(-D]

It is actually a good beginner kit I must say, it's an easy build, I only used two main colors for the topside and waterline, so it wasn't too challenging. I think the airbrush I used was a badger 150 double action, which I still use. Good luck and welcome Smile [:)]

a humble ham-fisted modeler in the midwest-

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 3:02 AM

P. Nguyen to the FSM Forums, enjoy yourself.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:10 AM

Welcome to the forums

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:48 AM

Welcome to FSM!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:28 AM

Welcome to FSM Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

See you in the forums.

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:37 AM

Welcome to the asylum. Take your time and don't let some early misshaps stop your from enjoying this hobby. It's all about the build, not the finished product (IMHO).

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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:23 PM

Thanks, everybody!

I'm also interested in building armored vehicles, but never tried my hand at that.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:15 PM

Like someone said, jump right in and build whatever. Tongue [:P]

Welcome to the Forum. Cool [8D]

Glad to have you with us. Big Smile [:D]

Richard

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:40 PM

Hi and welcome Peter...from another Virginian!

I live in Hampton Rhoads and have been modelling for awhile....welcome back to this great hobby.

Regards, Dan

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:11 PM

welcome to the forum. nice bunch of people. lots of knowledge. semper fi, mike

mike

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:04 PM

Welcome to FSM and the forums, Peter. You might try some of the Hasegawa kits, as mentioned earlier. You may want to give some of the Testors offerings, as many are simply repackaged Hawk beginner kits. The old Monogram kits, in Revell guise, offer an opportunity to build modelling skills with minimal investment and modest effort. Don't give up; just grab a kit and have at it.

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