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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 5, 2004 4:29 PM
Wow this looks like a great forum and community. Very informative. I am totally new to this, (used to butcher kits as a kid) and my interest is in military aircraft. I want to focus on WW2, Korea, and some Vietnam era models. Oh and dont forget Cold War Migs.

My father was an Marine jet engine mechanic in Vietnam and I would like to build some nice pieces for him in the future. I believe Intruder A-6, A-4's if I remember correctly. But first I need to learn the skills.

I dont have an airbrush, might buy something later if I get the bug bad enough. No equip yet but have some ideas from your post.

I picked up a Revell Messerchmitt Me-109G 1:48 scale. Looks like a good kit but what do I know? LOL. Anyway my worry is painting camo without an airbrush? Any ideas would be helpful or maybe I need to start a first piece thats more basic in paint scheme.
Any sugguestions would be really appreciated. Meanwhile back to reading your post. ThanksBig Smile [:D]

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:24 PM
Welcome to the FSM Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]. Post some questions on the Aircraft or Painting Forums & I'm sure you'll get lots of good advice.

Regards, Rick
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Posted by mm23t on Sunday, December 5, 2004 5:56 PM
Welcome to the forums.Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, December 5, 2004 7:31 PM
Welcome!!! yeah they'll be able to answer anything you throw at them there... but without an airbrush I would probably go for a splinter pattern with properly thinned paint... you could use a spray can of the appropriate color (if you find one) as the base coat...
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
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Posted by Woody on Sunday, December 5, 2004 10:38 PM
Hello Medjai, Welcome to the forum.

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Posted by South Aussie on Monday, December 6, 2004 1:42 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]Medjai to the FSM Forums, enjoy your time with us.
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, December 6, 2004 2:41 AM
Welcome aboard!
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Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, December 6, 2004 4:29 AM
Another Georgian!
I'm from Brunswick (and Statesboro, and Athens, and Stone Mountan!).

Welcome to FSM!
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Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, December 6, 2004 12:16 PM
Welcome

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:26 AM
Welcome aboard, glad to have you with us.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 3:47 PM
Welcome to the land of paint & glue fumes...
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