First Model

Jabbe

Member since
February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

First Model

Posted by Jabbe on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:09 PM

Hi everybody. This is the first model I've made. It's a Testor's 1/72 Dauntless. First time I've ever used an airbrush too.

Overall, I think i did ok, but I realized I spotted a big mistake after I put on the clear coat. The two top wing emblems are not matched up like they should be. Oh well, most of my friends won't notice that.

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:14 PM

Welcome to the FSM Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

. Looks pretty good for your first model.

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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flippersdad

Member since
March 2005
From: Fort Worth, TX

Posted by flippersdad on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:18 PM

Looks good for the first one. This is a great community!
Flippersad

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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:20 PM

Wow! That is vey impressive indeed. I've always liked that early Navy finish. Keep up the good work and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

to the Forum! Hope to see more of your work as you progress.

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 11:15 PM

Wow! That is a great first build. Keep em coming. Wink [;)]

Welcome to the forum.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 6:31 AM

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Jeff Herne

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Jeff Herne on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 8:26 AM

Great job!! Its a good thing I built my first model more than 30 years ago, because now there's no photographic evidence of how bad it was!! You're off to a great start!! My first model was, coincidentally, this exact same model, but under the Hawk label...

Jeff