First build

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

First build

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 7:37 PM

I want to say thanks again to all those who gave me some hints as to what to start my modeling career with ( along with an Iwata airbrush and 50 bucks worth of acrylics). I chose the M4A3 Sherman with the 75mm gun....I will probably need some advice so I hope you guys don't mind me hitting you up for some on the boards.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 8:18 PM

dont forget to post some piccys

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 8:19 PM

The advice I would give is about decals. They tell you to wait 30 seconds but I always wait longer before pulling it out of the water... I've had many a ripped decal by taking it out too early

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, April 19, 2004 10:04 PM

And dont forget to spray a glosscoat for the decals and then when they are set spray a dullcoat over that. better to learn it the easy way rather than the hard way like me, ruined a whole model that way. good luck Big Smile [:D]

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 10:33 PM

hope you enjoy modeling...welcome to the forum, Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 19, 2004 10:45 PM

You wont find a better bunch of guy's and a few gal's around in any forum,I just joined last month and every single ?? I had was answered and always remember that it takes time and lots of practice so dont get discouraged and remember fun fun fun, and stay away from enamels on rubber tracks they tend to become "tacky" but you are using acrylics so no worries.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 2:54 PM

And a fine first choice it is !!!!

Keep us posted with your progress and don't be afraid to yell for help.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:29 PM

Welcome!! This is the place to answer ??s.

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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:36 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by warrior1973

I want to say thanks again to all those who gave me some hints as to what to start my modeling career with ( along with an Iwata airbrush and 50 bucks worth of acrylics). I chose the M4A3 Sherman with the 75mm gun....I will probably need some advice so I hope you guys don't mind me hitting you up for some on the boards.

warrior1973! Good choice on the kit should be a nice build.
We're here to help so ask away and keep us posted on your progress.

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:48 PM

Welcome Warrior12. Please post some pictures once the model is done.
mark956

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:54 PM

Welcome Warrior1973!

That is a great kit for a first build! I'm sure some would rather see a Tiger or Panther, but not Robert ! (Shermanfreak) LOL.

Yes, by all means feel free to ask questions! We all have answers, might not be the same answer, but we'll give you answers...

Ron

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 5:56 PM

, that's a nice kit you should do just fine with it and don't forget, you paint the thing Olive Drab Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 6:53 PM

Welcome to the forum and the darkside. Ask all the questions you need to, all we ask for is pics!

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:00 AM

Good luck with the build!
Let's see some pix once you get it going!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:18 PM

hey all...decided to go with the M4A3 Sherman 75mm...things are going better than expected...mostly due to the info that I have gathered from here. I plan on posting some pics of the progress later this week, providing the wife doesn'g go into labor and I am away for a few days. I should be able to finish it up now that I got me a decent air compressor from wally world and an airbrush. Thanks again for the tips!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:46 PM

To our little family Warrior. Good luck on your build.

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, April 25, 2004 11:03 PM

Nice choice, indeed. Welcome to the club. You can choose later as to what size of shell penetration you would like to simulate in the front plate of that sherman. 75 scale mm or 88 scale mm. LOL. Just kidding. I hope Sherm will not see this. he-he-he.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 26, 2004 7:56 AM

Good one Dwight. ROFLOL!!!!! It would only take one.to pop that turret rightoff.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 26, 2004 8:06 AM

Warrior and good luck with your first build

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