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  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Bolingbrook, IL
Greetings from a new member
Posted by Svengoolie on Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:24 PM

Hello everyone, I am a beginner/intermediate modeler with a typical story in that I used to build models as a kid that looked mediocre at best and then I just got back into it this past year now that I am in my 40's.

 My interest is primarily in WWII aircraft and I have been busy building quite a bit and trying to improve my skills.  I have been a subscriber to FSM for nearly a year and have picked up a lot of tips.  Some of you folks are insane with the details but I am impressed.  I am more of an out of the box type of guy but aim for realism and accurate color schemes etc.

Airbrushing is definitely a science that will take me years to improve I am sure.  Laquers are easier to get and a bit more forgiving but I think acyrlics likely have more potential as an airbrush medium along with being a bit less toxic.

I have a Badger dual action siphon feed, but I think I will likely get a dual action top gravity feed as well as the bottom cup can be a bit of a hassle.  I am still learning and getting better once I can master a proper level of thinning and keeping the airbrush clog free  - LOL.

Anyway, thanks for all the tips and I look forward to being a participant in the forums.

Swede

 

 

 

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  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Monday, January 28, 2008 12:42 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Swede!  I share your interest in WWII aircraft, and also strive for accurate color schemes.  Glad to see you found your way back to the fold, and l look forward to seeing you 'round the forums! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, January 28, 2008 8:38 AM

Welcome to the Forums Swede Sign - Welcome [#welcome].  Glad you're here.

Regards,  Rick

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  • From: From Vernal UT OH YEA!!
Posted by raptordriver on Monday, January 28, 2008 10:09 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] these forums are awsome

Andrew

 

 

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  • From: The Great State of Wyoming
Posted by wyoroy on Friday, February 1, 2008 9:11 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums.

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

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  • From: Bridgeview, Illinois
Posted by mg.mikael on Friday, February 1, 2008 7:45 PM
Hope to see some posted pics. By the way Sign - Welcome [#welcome].

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Posted by dirtball on Friday, February 1, 2008 7:50 PM
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