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i am very new at this...and I am hooked. I would love some guidance.
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 11:31 PM
Hi everyone.

I am 30 and I am fairly new to the plastic junkie genre' and I am looking for info of any type that would help me become a better builder. I don't even know how to use modeling putty. I have only put together & painted about 9 1/144 gundam wing kits. I would love to know if anyone has any ideas on where to find some clear, concise instructions, tips, on the basics of painting with and without an airbrush. I would also love to learn the techniques for simulating age, ware, rust burns or battle damage. I would also love to know of any publications that would walk someone through the basics of lighting a model, kit modifications and scratch building If anyone knows of any userfriendly. If anyone knows of any DVD's, videos, books or websites or individuals that could help I would be most greatful for the assistance. Star Wars is my first love and my ultimate aspiration is to be able to scratch build my own studio scale models one day and I really need some help on my journey to get me there. Please help me fellow members...you're my only hope.Tongue [:P]
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Posted by darson on Friday, October 15, 2004 2:42 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the FSM Forum gimpjedi.

That's a whole lot of information you're looking for there mate, but you've come to the right place. Try posting your question into the various threads and I' m sure you'll get all the responses you need.

Cheers
Darren
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, October 15, 2004 4:24 AM
Welcome aboard, Gimpjedi..! Great to see more SF modelers in here!
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Posted by Woody on Friday, October 15, 2004 6:18 AM
Hello Gimpjedi, Welcome to the forum. Have a look around the Sci-Fi section and I'll see you there.Wink [;)]

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Posted by tho9900 on Friday, October 15, 2004 8:04 AM
Welcome!!!

and it's pretty much like they said... for airbrushing and weathering, there are some stickies (flagged topics) in the airbrushing and painting topic... for fillers and putty try the Techniques section... one good source mentioned in both topics is swannysmodels.com a lotta good stuff there!

I've picked up SO many things since coming here and am putting them to practice... the quality of my builds are increasing as I read each post too... I think you'll find all the info you could ask for here!


Welcome aboard!
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Posted by KINGTHAD on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:04 AM
Welcome

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:05 AM
Welcome gimpjedi, see you in the forums.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:20 AM
gimpjedi

If you want to concentrate on Gundam Kits than I recommend Hobby japan and their publications relating to building Gundam Kits. Yep, they are in japanese but are easy enough to follow without being able to read/understand japanese.

Most of the other things you are interested in can be easily found by doing a search here on the forums or on google.

There is way too much material out there that we could recommend you as you are asking nearly for the full knowledge base about building models from the basics to the advanced techniques.

Work slowly, try a few new things on each model in a few years you will have mastered a lot and be able to build way better models than you can do now.
Getting good at modeling is maybe 5% reading about techniques the rest is trial and error and pracice, practice, practice and than some more practice.

HTH.
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Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, October 15, 2004 9:24 AM
Welcome to FSM, gimpjedi!
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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, October 15, 2004 10:51 AM
Welcome to the FSM Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]. Spend some time on the Topic Forums & don't be shy about posting questions. Lots of good folks here happy to help out.

Regards, Rick
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Posted by ua0124 on Friday, October 15, 2004 7:01 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the Forum. Explore the various threads and if you can't find answers to your questions, post it someone will be willing to help you.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 16, 2004 6:45 PM
Welcome aboard...
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 16, 2004 8:47 PM
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Posted by jcsloureiro on Monday, October 18, 2004 3:44 PM
Welcome to FSM Forum!
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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:00 PM
welcome to the forums. enjoy.


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Posted by pappyc on Thursday, October 21, 2004 2:22 PM
Not new to modeling, been doing this since I was 4 and love every moment I can scrounge at the bench, especially with my kids. Hope you have as much fun at this as my family does. Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Sign - Welcome [#welcome]
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Posted by Awood23 on Friday, October 22, 2004 12:55 AM
tho9900 beat me too it... swann'ys site is awsome. go to the tips and tools section and browse through there. I cant tell you how much I improved because of that site and I know more than a few other modelers can make that same statement. Other than that browse the rest of the forums and If you cant find a specific awnser to what your trying to do just ask. Remember to post pics of what you build. Its not only great to show of what you build but it give other modelers way to add constructive critisism to help you improve. that saidSign - Welcome [#welcome]Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Sign - Welcome [#welcome]
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Posted by maffen on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 3:15 PM
welcome gimpjedi Wink [;)] once your hooked there's no way back Big Smile [:D]
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