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So I'm back after 2 1/2 years, now what to build?

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  • Member since
    February 2010
Posted by ozzman on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 9:08 PM

I would suggest the jagpanzer IV, impressive stash

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Toledo Area OH
Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 5:08 PM

I'd start with either the 1/48 F16 or the 1/48 P51D.  The reason being that they are both relatively simple and I think it would be better to start simple and repolish your skills before jumping head first into Armor or small scale 1/72 kits.

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac:  F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Newfoundland, Canada
Posted by ZzZGuy on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:03 PM

Yea, so I found out there was a second stash hidden away.

Tamiya 1/72 P-51B Mustang
Tamiya 1/35 Merkava
Tamiya 1/35 JS-2
Hasegawa 1/71 M1E1 Abrams
Trumpeter 1/350 DE-635 USS England
Trumpeter 1/350 HMS Hood
Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher
Hasegawa 1/72 Crusader Mk.II
Tamiya 1/48 Panzer IV Ausf.J
Tamiya 1/700 Battlecruiser Scharnhorst
Tamiya 1/700 Battlecruiser HMS Hood
Tamiya 1/700 Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen
Tamiya 1/700 Heavy Cruiser Suzuya
Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I
Dragon 1/35 M1A1 AIM
Tamiya 1/48 Citroen Traction 11CV (staff car)
Tamiya 1/48 F-16CJ
Tamiya 1/48 M4 Sherman
Tamiya 1/35 Flakpanzer IV
Dragon 1/35 M4 Super Sherman (Israeli)

 

Where the heck did all these models come from? I need a list to keep track! I can't imagine the guys who have 200+ kits. All in good condition aside from the odd missing box, tank hull, spur tree and not to mention incomplete models done in horrible ways (eg, said Flakpanzer being a victim of a failed attempt to use "craft" paint). Also found my old attempt at a 1/1088 (iirc) scale Warlock Destroyer from Babylon 5. I may retry this but using better methods (I still have the reference material for the scale of everything).

Also heard of people raving about proper spur tree cutters so I broke down and got a good pair (was using small wire cutters with one flat side, but I ruined the edge by cutting some wires with it >_< )

 

Mongol General: Conan, What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven befor you, and hear the lamentations of the woman!

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    April 2015
Posted by spadx111 on Monday, December 27, 2010 4:48 PM

Welcome Sign Back  Ron

  • Member since
    February 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Stage_Left on Sunday, December 26, 2010 10:47 PM

Welcome back.....the Dragon M270 MLRS sounds interesting.

  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Newfoundland, Canada
So I'm back after 2 1/2 years, now what to build?
Posted by ZzZGuy on Sunday, December 26, 2010 10:26 PM

Due to life issues I stopped model building almost 3 years ago but now I have time, no more moving across the country and lots of bad weather.

My stash survived along with all my paints, a small tool box of what I used to use and a few incomplete (and very very dusty) models.

After using a AB, I only brush paint as I enjoy this more. MM acrylic being my paint of choice due to how well it works with brushing and lack of fumes/ease of cleanup.

 

To make things interesting I'm going to build what people vote I build from my stash below (I bought it so I like it, except the Jagdpanzer IV). But only if there is a clear winner of more then 4 votes on one model. Due to the time and effort involved no 1/350 warships for now.

I will also buy one more model, should it be a F-22, F-35 or IS3? And what brand/kit?

 

So I have: (Updated)

Dragon 1/35 M1A1
Dragon 1/35 M270 MLRS
Tamiya 1/48 Panther Type G
Tamiya 1/35 M2A2 ODS
Tamiya 1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L/70 LANG
Tamiya 1/35 Leopard 2 A6
Tamiya 1/35 M1A1
Dragon 1/72 King Tiger (Ardennes 1944)
Tamiya 1/48 King Tiger (Porsche Turret)
Tamiya 1/35 King Tiger
Tamiya 1/35 Merkava
Tamiya 1/35 JS-2
Hasegawa 1/71 M1E1 Abrams
Hasegawa 1/72 Crusader Mk.II
Tamiya 1/48 Panzer IV Ausf.J
Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I
Dragon 1/35 M1A1 AIM
Tamiya 1/48 Citroen Traction 11CV (staff car)
Tamiya 1/48 M4 Sherman
Tamiya 1/35 Flakpanzer IV
Dragon 1/35 M4 Super Sherman (Israeli)
Revell 1/72 Su-25
Tamiya 1/72 P-51B Mustang
Tamiya 1/48 P-51D Mustang
Tamiya 1/48 F-16CJ
Hasegawa 1/72 F4U-1D Corsair
Hasegawa1/48 F-16C Aggressor
Revell 1/72 F-14A Tomcat
Tamiya 1/35 88mm Flack 36/37
Tamiya 1/700 Battlecruiser Scharnhorst
Tamiya 1/700 Battlecruiser HMS Hood
Tamiya 1/700 Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen
Tamiya 1/700 Heavy Cruiser Suzuya
Dragon 1/700 H.M/S Liverpool (Type 42 Destroyer Batch 2)
Dragon 1/700 U.S.S. Normandy (Guided Missile Cruiser)
Dragon 1/350 U.S.S Mobile Bay
Tamiya 1/350 New Jersey Battleship
Tamiya 1/350 Bismark
Trumpeter 1/350 DE-635 USS England
Trumpeter 1/350 HMS Hood
Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher



 

I also have this "Future" floor finish... what do I do with this? Advice on sable brushes and where to buy online within NA would be appreciated.

Mongol General: Conan, What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven befor you, and hear the lamentations of the woman!

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