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crazygerman

Member since
April 2007
From: Bethlehem PA

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Posted by crazygerman on Saturday, April 7, 2007 2:11 PM

Hi, i joined the forum a few days ago, i'm a long time reader of FSM, i'm returning to modeling after a two year "break". I used to model 1/72 scale aircraft, but i never seemed to find time to work on my projects, but a few days ago i stopped in at my local hobby shop to buy a gift for a friend and i picked up a few kits for myself too, I'm glad i returned to the hobby and i'm finding I'm more drawn to 1/35 scale armour these days. My new project is a Hanomag Sdkfz 251/8 german ambulance, i may post some picks after i finish scratchbuilding the interior.

“It’s the unconquerable soul of man, not the nature of the weapon he uses, that insures victory.” -George S Patton Jr. On the Bench; 71 "Cuda

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ruddratt

Member since
February 2006
From: Smithers, BC, Canada

Posted by ruddratt on Saturday, April 7, 2007 2:18 PM

Welcome aboard!

There's a new scratchbuilding forum on these boards. It would be cool to see what techniques you use.

Mike

"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

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crazygerman

Member since
April 2007
From: Bethlehem PA

Posted by crazygerman on Saturday, April 7, 2007 2:56 PM

Thanks, i'll have to check that out, lol, after such a long time i've found that my technique is kinda rusty, but after a few days of working on this project i'm getting the hang of things again

“It’s the unconquerable soul of man, not the nature of the weapon he uses, that insures victory.” -George S Patton Jr. On the Bench; 71 "Cuda

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:23 PM

Welcome back to the hobby!! Don't forget a fire extinguisher. Most vehicles had some kind. The easiest way to make one involves plastic rod cut and rounded with sandpaper. The bits on the end can be added from wire and whatnot. There are pics around the net of the real.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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m1garand

Member since
November 2005
From: Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted by m1garand on Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:45 PM

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, April 7, 2007 8:41 PM

Welcome to the Forums . Glad you're here.

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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crazygerman

Member since
April 2007
From: Bethlehem PA

Posted by crazygerman on Sunday, April 8, 2007 1:59 AM

Thanks for the welcome, i can't wait to see everything the forum has to offer to my modeling...unfortunatly i'll be taking another short break from the hobby now...i just about cut the tip of my thumb off while doing some wood work this afternoon and now i've got a bunch of stiches to show for it