Hello from ccccold Michigan!!

STUG61

Member since
January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Hello from ccccold Michigan!!

Posted by STUG61 on Friday, January 14, 2005 12:04 PM

Hey everyone,I'm pretty new to this online stuff so bear with me.I just got back into models after 20 years. I always read the mags to keep up but never opened a kit.Well now I'm disabled and have the time but the disabillaty happers my modelling. Oh well it could be worse. The hardest part is with kits that need filling and sanding(mainly the W.W.2 aircraft I love) because my hands don't work so good.Enough whinning! I also dearly love W.W.2 armour and dioramas. The work I see in F.S.M amazes me. Hopefully I can come close some day. The fun is in the practice, right!!? Well happy building to all !!!

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, January 14, 2005 12:21 PM

Welcome to FSM!

~Brian

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, January 14, 2005 1:27 PM

Hi neighbor, Welcome to the FSM Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

. I hail you from Michigan as well.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 14, 2005 2:31 PM

Welcome to the gang Andrew.

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STUG61

Member since
January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Posted by STUG61 on Friday, January 14, 2005 3:14 PM

Hey thanks. I just came up from working on the Italeri Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma. Iv'e decided to work out the rust on some armour before tackling anymore aircraft. I did a fair job on a Tam. P.51B but the HAS. P.47D needs more work than my skills are up to right now. As soon as I figure out how to post picts. I'll put my M.18 dio. on for review. Thanks again

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Friday, January 14, 2005 4:35 PM

Cold in Michigan?? How about spending a week in Winterpeg (um... Winnipeg). Anyway, welcome and hope you enjoy the site.

Dave

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mm23t

Member since
September 2004
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by mm23t on Friday, January 14, 2005 5:55 PM

to the forums.

Medals are not "Won", they are "Earned".

Mike..

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Friday, January 14, 2005 6:30 PM

Hello Andrew, Welcome to the forum. I'm originally from Flint, MI and believe it or not I miss MI winters.
Have you considered getting a powered mini sander to help you with sanding and filing? Here is one that Micro-Mark offers. http://www.micromark.com/prodimgs/81065.jpg

" 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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STUG61

Member since
January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Posted by STUG61 on Friday, January 14, 2005 7:12 PM

Thanks for the tip Woody it looks like that may be the tool for me! See, the site really is helpful! I also love the winter and all the season changes in Mi. The bottum really dropped out quick here in one day,from 50 to 12! Probably not as bad as Winterpeg! Thanks again.

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 14, 2005 11:21 PM

Welcome aboard andrew, glad to have you with us.

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Friday, January 14, 2005 11:36 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by STUG61

Thanks for the tip Woody it looks like that may be the tool for me! See, the site really is helpful!

I'm glad to help. Maybe Swanny will chime in and tell us how to make a sander from a cheap electric toothbrush.

QUOTE: Originally posted by STUG61

I also love the winter and all the season changes in Mi. The bottum really dropped out quick here in one day,from 50 to 12! Probably not as bad as Winterpeg! Thanks again.

It was 64 here on Thursday, today it's 9. MO weather is a real roller coaster ride. Wink [;)]

" 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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STUG61

Member since
January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Posted by STUG61 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:02 AM

That does sound very interesting to try an old electric t-brush. I love doing W.W.2 aircraft but have been disappointed in some of the quality of the kits. I guess my real love is painting and finishing and have gotten lazy in my old age.I started a B.24 from Monogram and the fit was so terrible I FILLED AND SANDED my intrest right out of it.It's still in my closet so maybe with these suggestions I'll pull it out after I do a couple of armor kits.Thats one nice thing about this hobby the kits don't spoil! Big Smile [:D]

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:22 AM

Tto the FSM forums STUG61, enjoy your time with us.

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

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 17, 2005 2:37 AM

Welcome aboard, StuG..! By the way, that Hetzer is now inside the building, in a 3-tone camo for the special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge...

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, January 17, 2005 12:40 PM

Welcome

Thad

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STUG61

Member since
January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Posted by STUG61 on Monday, January 17, 2005 2:22 PM

Hey, cool dj, that was my first attempt at posting a photo. Hopefully as I learn more about this computer thing I can put some picts of other stuff. You see I,m an old school fart who finally entered the modern world! I,ve always been a W.W.2 nut but just got back to building.(I guess I already stated that-sorry) I,ve always thought the Hetzer was a bad boy! Something about the design just looks cool. I've been trying to find a1/35 kit, but have had no luck. I guess DML had one but is no longer around.I'm also partial to Stugs and Jags. Thanks for the welcom!!!

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 5:50 PM

Hey from a fellow Michigander, and if your close to Kazoo then I feel for you with the temperature hovering in the Teens for a High. I' m Pretty new also, and still can't figure out how to get a picture on this thing. Give me a hand if you know.
Well off to work on another kit, see ya later

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