newb model builder

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

newb model builder

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 13, 2005 10:42 PM

Hi all, just turned 18 and Mom has granted me my wish and let me join FSM. I am new to model making and really love it! I need to learn bout gap filling (Ex: wings to fuselage), i am using extra thick cyanoacrylate but no matter how careful I am I sand some of the surrounding area, the glue is much harder than the plastic and takes alot of sanding, I add little drops with a needle to gap and fill it pretty nicely I think but when it comes time to sand it smooth, well... I have read some bout milliput,squadron green,squadron white,Testor's contour putty, I cannot afford to try everything and need expert advice from the pros, also read bout adding acetone? and red paint?? sry 4 being such a noob but...Anyhoo, model building is sooo cool, talk about teaching control and patience, Smile [:)]

. Anyhoo, hope i'm not bugging the big guys with such a newb question, but.. "I just got to, mister!" Thankyou

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, May 13, 2005 11:36 PM

william first welcome. you will enjoy the forums. now for the putty question. i use squadron green if i want the putty to set up quickly. it works good. i cut a couple of pieces of tape to keep the putty away from the surrounding area and then let it rip.

joe

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Saturday, May 14, 2005 1:35 AM

Hello William, Welcome to the forum. You can do a search for "Putty Filler" by using the search option in the upper right hand corner. You'll get better results if you use the advanced option set to "any word" and set the dates fro 2000 to 2005 at the bottom of the advance searcxh page. You'll have plenty to read. 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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 14, 2005 5:17 AM

Hi William

Welcome to the site. I am quite sure you will find out all you need to know here. A great bunch with lots of knowledge.

Cheers
HastyP

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:40 AM

Welcome to FSM!

~Brian

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:20 AM

Welcome to the Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

. There are a lot of putties & a lot of opinions but I think Squadron White is arguably the most popular. I mostly use a product called Porc-A-Filler from Home Depot, but I also keep a tube of Squadron White handy.

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 Saturday, May 14, 2005 2:42 PM

Wow, you people are good! (and nice! If you play online games hardly anybody is nice). O.k. i am on my way to "search", guess I shudda known that but kinda nervous bein in the company of such experienced people, don't wanna make anybody mad cuz I am going to need ALOT of help Sigh [sigh]

. Anyhoo, thankyou Rick,Brian,HastyP,Woody, and Joe! Bow [bow]

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:02 PM

No worries William, your not going to make anybody mad so just dive in and have fun.

" 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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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:46 PM

Welcome to the FineScale forums William
We are glad you joined us.
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 15, 2005 9:13 PM

Hey.....WELCOME to the forum. The first step in learning and improving is to ask questions. And no question is ever a stupid one..... Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:04 PM

Thanks guys, I think I finally found the right group of friends! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 16, 2005 6:57 AM

to the forums.

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, May 16, 2005 8:46 AM

Welcome

Thad

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jinithith2

Member since
January 2005
From: returning to the FSM forum after a hiatus

Posted by jinithith2 on Monday, May 16, 2005 8:54 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by fightnjoe

and then let it rip.

*ppppppppbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrttttttt!* (passing gas) Big Smile [:D]

welcome aboard william!
I use squadron white and sometimes, liquid tube glue.
I mask off the surrounding areas to avoid rivet or panel line deatails being sanded off.

sorry fightnjoe... I just thought it humorous.... Big Smile [:D]

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mm23t

Member since
September 2004
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by mm23t on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:56 PM

to the forums William.

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

Mike..

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lerxst1031

Member since
September 2004
From: Anchorage, Alaska

Posted by lerxst1031 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:09 PM

Fred

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 8:34 PM

Thx guys, you are really cool, and nice, what a relief from online games! hope to talk to any and all of u in near future Smile [:)]

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Tankmaster7

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August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, May 29, 2005 8:38 PM

I used to use squadron white, but then I switched over to a special limited brand of acrylic glop stuff. (I found it at a model competition.)

And WELCOME!!!!!!

-Tanky

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 29, 2005 9:54 PM

Welcome!

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darson

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February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, May 30, 2005 7:36 AM

Hi William, welcome to the forum.

Cheers
Darren

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 30, 2005 8:23 AM

I use milliput. They work just fine for me. Anyway.. Welcome! Do surf the forums. You'll pick out handy tips.

Cheers,
Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 3:12 PM

Welcome to the forum...

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STUG61

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January 2005
From: Meeeechigan!!!

Posted by STUG61 on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 12:11 AM

Glad you're here!!!

Smile! It makes people nervous!! Andy

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 12:28 AM

What happened to William. He appeared to be such enthusiastic individual, hang around a bit and now he appears to have vanished.
Disapprove [V]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 12:45 AM

Welcome,glad your here!Enjoy it!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 7:14 PM

Hi all, and to u Martinjk, hiya, Big Smile [:D]

thx 4 askin' bout me Blush [:I]

, been workin out and had to help dad build a room add-on to the house Zzz [zzz]

. Hey, I have had an exciting day, I finally got a subscription to FSM AND 4 the 1st time bought something on e-bay. I got a 1/350 Trumpeter Arizona in Pearl Harbor. Is this a good model? rather is Trumpeter good at making models? ha-ha, hope so cuz it's mine now. I cannot blieve someone asked bout me, thats so cool! Cool [8D]

I have been mainly on the techniques forum or ships forum. Hey Martin and anybody else who wud like to, check this out and see if i'm doin ok, haven't learned to weather yet really so... these r the first models I have built, all in the past year, starting on Tamiya 1/350 Yamato now, trying to find which I like best, armor, planes, or ships[%-). Don't want to be on a open web chat room, but if any model builders want to talk to me it be cool, anytime. Anyhoo, see what u think Shy [8)]

. http://inescaleodels.fotopic.net

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 17, 2005 3:40 AM

Welcome back William. Smile [:)]

I am glad your posting again.
Congrats on your eBay purchase. As far as Trumpeter model kits go, they are great but require patience as they include a lot of parts (patience is a must). Many of their kits are quite accurate and their navy kits are considered as excellent kits. William, I would not worry about your weathering just yet, you cant "just learn" weathering as it takes practice, practice and more practice. Your first models look great and with your positive attitude, practice and some patience you will become pro builder sooner than later. You made a very good impression on these forums and its people like you (and the rest of us here at the ol' forums) that make this hobby great.
Glad to have you back!
Sleepy [|)]