New- in Wilmington, N.C.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

New- in Wilmington, N.C.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 1, 2005 8:58 PM

Just completed my first model and boy do I SUCK!!!. I enjoyed building and painting it but I had no idea what I was doing or the order of a proper build. I made the mistake of putting the whole thing together before painting anything, I also had glue beads popping out everywhere and really screwed up the decals. .....But I had a good time doing it. I've learned a lot from everyone on this board and appreciate the tips and advice. I plan on getting an airbrush system as soon as I do some more research and have already started on another model. As for my first model; I will keep it around for shits and giggles.!!

Danny

Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 1, 2005 9:10 PM

welcome Dan!! Dont worry about your skills, just use mine as a cover up if needed!! Believe me, the guys here are super helpful.

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, August 1, 2005 9:53 PM

Welcome Danny!

That's what the first kit is for! You'll get better, especially if you hang around here and ask questions.

So long folks!

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 6:59 AM

Welcome aboard! As long as you're having fun then who cares about the quality? Ask questions here and you'll soon be building and painting with the best of them.

Besides, you've got a pretty darn good hobby shop in the Hungates at the mall there in Wilmington. I make it a point to stop there whenever we make the trip down from Jacksonville.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 8:31 AM

Welcome

Thad

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 9:05 AM

Welcome to FSM!
Yes, you should keep that baby for posterity! It's always good to look back on our early efforts to judge our progress.
One wee comment: try to tidy up the bad language a bit! (WHAT and giggles?!?!) We're a family outfit here! ; )

Enjoy the forums, Danny!

~Brian

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 9:16 AM

Hello and welcome aboard.

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 2:11 PM

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

. Keep your first model as a benchmark for future improvement.

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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bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 12:55 AM

to the Forum, Danny! Glad to hear you had fun with your first model. Keep it up. You'll be amazed at the progress you make with each model you finish. The main thing though is to have fun.

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 6:07 AM

welcome mate!

yes . . . you may 'suck' from your point of view, but dont compare yourself to others just yet. you'll pick up with your skills over the many models you'll do!

we can all tell you a model of ours which turned into a mess by time we finished it . . . or may still yet to finish lol.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 4, 2005 1:57 AM

, Sounds like u got the right attitude!! Big Smile [:D]

Ur gonna do just fine!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 4, 2005 8:32 PM

Hi fellow beginner, Ur ahead of me already, starting my first now.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 5:00 AM

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Friday, August 5, 2005 5:27 AM

Hello Danny, Welcome to the forum.

" 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 Monday, August 8, 2005 2:12 PM

Nice to see another modeler from Wilmington!

I agree with everyone - keep the model. Every kit is a learning experience, even for the modeling "pros". Each time, you discover a new technique or idea that will help the next model. After a while, you'll finish one and think "wow, that looks great!"

- webman3802