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Starting my first kit after 22 years off

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    November 2005
Starting my first kit after 22 years off
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15, 2003 2:05 PM
Well guys wish me luck. I started work on my first model in 22 years.(I was 12 when I went into model retirement.) I chose a 1:35 Revell M60A3. I don't have an airbrush so I'm really nervous about trying any kind of camoflage first time out so I'll probably stick to O.D. Green. I'll be sure to post some pictures when I get done. Hopefully it's not too bad. If you've built this kit and have any tips or ideas please let me know. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for you all as I go. I'm really excited but a little nervous as well. Wish me luck.
Chuck
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Utah - USA
Posted by wipw on Monday, December 15, 2003 2:10 PM
Good luck, Chuck. And welcome back into modeling, especially here with the the rest of us on the dark side!!

Bill
Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by cassibill on Monday, December 15, 2003 2:32 PM
Welcome back, a couple spray cans and some silly putty the mask and you could probably do camo with out the a-brush.

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

  • Member since
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15, 2003 3:49 PM
Hey great idea. I found an archived atricle (July 2003) on using Silly Putty as a mask and I think I'm gonna give it shot. What the heck nothing ventured nothing gained.
Chuck
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by cassibill on Monday, December 15, 2003 4:17 PM
I think thats what I'll do with my mobel wagon. It's yellow with red brown add green squiggles. A spot of color mask.. till I do all the squigles then yellow. When I get to it.

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

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by mark956 on Monday, December 15, 2003 4:19 PM
Good luck Chuck. I hope you will be able to post some pictures the tank once complete.
mark956
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15, 2003 4:28 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] welcome back... Good luck on the M60... Keep us posted

God Bless,
Kenneth
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, December 15, 2003 4:31 PM
If looking for aftermarket accessories or build up reviews, keep in mind that this kit is a former Esci/AMT/Ertl M60 kit. This is the most accurate M60 series kit made and they look great when completed.

We used the MERDC scheme minus the sand color back in the late 1980s. A sort of modified NATO 3 color scheme using a more tan brown. These vehicles were never camouflaged in OD green. Use forest green instead.
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
Posted by lizardqing on Monday, December 15, 2003 4:41 PM
Welcome back to the hobby. The silly putty masking works great. i tried it on my first camo job and you can't beat it. If you want ot see the results from it check out the leopard 2 on my web site. Look forward to giving you any help I can on your build.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15, 2003 5:03 PM
Welcome back Chuck!
I am also just returning to modeling after a 15 or so year hietus, I am currently working on a panther G in the group build, It is a blast and this is a great place for help and info.

Timbo
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