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Any advice for a newbie
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 7, 2007 12:14 PM

Hi there folks     

Just started getting into modelling and wondered if anyone had any advice on where to buy models etc, toolkits, and what perhaps is a good starting line up if your just getting into the hobby for the same.  Only have a couple of models ready to start but really no clue as to what I need tools wise and perhaps even where to buy future models etc online.

 

Any thoughts and suggestions as to what could be a good starting point.

 

I am basically looking to build aircraft, ships (galleon's) and perhaps armor.  A bit about me. 41 year old male, married with 2 children, a BRIT and living (2 years now) in Charlotte, NC. Other hobbies including the dreaded online gaming (World of Warcraft) but looking for something different. Modelling has always appealed to me so thought I would try that.  

Thanks

 

Chris 

 

 

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Posted by Gun Tech on Sunday, January 7, 2007 12:27 PM
Welcome to the forums Chris and enjoy!

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, January 7, 2007 3:45 PM

Welcome to the Forums Chris Sign - Welcome [#welcome].  Look to see what Hobby Shops are in your area.  If you find some, visit & see what's available.  Usually you'll run into other modelers or the store staff that can give you good advice first hand.

Regards,  Rick

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 7, 2007 4:45 PM

Many thanks. Found one about 34 miles away so will give that a try.

Thanks again.

Chris. 

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, January 7, 2007 7:12 PM

1st off, Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Home.

Here is a link of " How Too's " that will help you out some.

And always ask, someone will try to help you.

Enjoy and have a GREAT day

Bud 

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by CANDYFLIP on Monday, January 8, 2007 6:46 PM
I'd just like to say from a fellow countryman, Welcome!.   
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 12, 2007 11:28 PM

Welcome to forums, from one newbie to another.

yellowhair

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 12, 2007 11:30 PM

By the way, my husband has been into modeling for a long time and I know that he gets lots of things online, especially on ebay.

goodluck

yellowhair

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Posted by Shellback on Friday, January 12, 2007 11:30 PM
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