Yes a GIRL Can!

Anonymous

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November 2005

Yes a GIRL Can!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 7:10 PM

If someone tells you that models are just for us guys.Place a bet with them and have them look at this link. Yes guys a Girl can build models. I know she beat my model building skill when I was 15 years old.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/74366942/81918251ORhvEu

Dale

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 7:33 PM

Check out Merideth's work (mer1122) http://www.angelfire.com/art2/airbirds/

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 8:10 PM

We never said they can't. Anybody "can". It's just who's better that counts.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 9:13 PM

Model all you want but the remote and the BBQ are off-limits.

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Monday, August 4, 2003 9:13 PM

Nice to see their models on the site. :)

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 9:16 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, let us not start a battle of the sexes on the forum. I know many females that can assemble models just as well or even better than some men. My wife just happens to not be one of them.

Great models by Merideth, by the way. Thanks for the link.

demono69

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Monday, August 4, 2003 10:26 PM

You think girls can do it?
Have you ever heard of Michelle Choquette (I think that's how her name is spelled) and seen her big 1/32 and 1/24 scale fighters? Her work has been showcased on several occasions in FSM - and her models are rather awe inspiring - she seems to love open inspection panels and there's heaps going on in her models - very nicely detailed and finished, I must say.
Her work is something that I would one day love to equal.
Cheers,
LeeTree

Cheers, LeeTree
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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 4, 2003 11:50 PM

Hey leetree good call on Michelle Choquette...her models were not only museum quality, they were scratch built! She was a very talented modeler, a draftsman (woman) by trade, so that precise, technical mind produced some great scale examples. Unfortunately, she passed away in 98.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:28 AM

I'm not sure what relevance gender has as far as modeling goes. Maybe some men can stand the thought of being bested by a woman.

Thats really too bad to hear about Michelle. What a talented modeler she was. I loved that huge A-10 she did, very impressive.

Darren

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:40 AM

Girls, I've found, tend to have more patience with models. I can see the difference in attitude between my step-son and my step-daughter, and saw it countless times when I was running the local junior model club. When they continue with the hobby in their later years, female modelers are usually extremely gifted and experienced. Michelle Choquette was such a woman.

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:56 AM

No room for bias here! Everyfemale er's work I've seen is as good as any guy's work. Keep it upladies! (Dave, how 'bout a list of thefemale ers on the forum?)
Lee

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Aleksander

Member since
January 2003
From: Poland

Posted by Aleksander on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 6:09 AM

Once I visited www of ladymodelbuilder - that's amazing what she can do ! Regards for all lady-modelers ! Aleksander

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dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

Posted by dubix88 on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 7:34 AM

HEY,
I have found that almost anybody can build models better than i can, especially girls.

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 9:51 AM

Yes, I'd bet most female's would be/are just as good as any guy. I think the reason for the "male domination" of the hobby is primarily due to the subject matter of most models. Few women have an interest in military subjects, which we all know is the majority of the kits.

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:49 AM

Hey, I new girls could build years and years ago, because my mom was a MUCH better modeler than my dad, back when I was too wee to build myself! I think pop just didn't have the patience. I still have a few nice pieces that mom put together for me.
I think I blew up most of what dad built!
Sorry, pop!

~Brian

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upnorth

Member since
December 2002
From: Canada / Czech Republic

Posted by upnorth on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:21 AM

I've known plenty of women and girls that could put guy's models to shame.

Those who've been reading FSM for a while are not only familiar with the models of Michelle Choquette (Her 1/32 two seat AV-8 Harrier conversion from the old Revell kit was amazing) but the name Susan Atai might ring a bell with some of you too. She's had a few of her projects featured in reader galleries, a couple of years ago she had a vinyl Alien in there and it was simply a mind blower, the paint job was amazing.

I'm pleased to share the hobby with female builders, I've seen plenty of kit packages with notations that the kit should not be for modelers under a certain age, but I've yet to see one that said "Guys only"

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:47 AM

My wife actually built a 72nd scale P-47. Well, okay, one of the insignias on the underwing was upside down but still, she sanded, filled, aribrushed and washed it (with a lot of coaching and patience). Compared to that bird my first model (a ship) was a heap of abused, unpainted plastic. Shes now building a 72nd Hellcat. I fear the day when I'll be asking her about techniques. Sniff sniff.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 1:18 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by therriman
I think the reason for the "male domination" of the hobby is primarily due to the subject matter of most models. Few women have an interest in military subjects, which we all know is the majority of the kits.

I think you're right. My wife finds most of the subject matter boring (especially the military stuff). However she has built one NASCAR kit and an airplane for the boys. She wants to build another NASCAR kit soon.

I'm into gaming and historical miniatures, which she also finds boring, but she enjoys painting them. I have to admit that she did a fine job on them too.

Going back to subject matter and interests, take a look at dollhouse miniaturists. Having seen some of the work done by people in that hobby, I have to say I'm very impressed. A lot of stuff is done from scratch and with intricate detail.

BTW -- for anyone looking for something to bribe the spouse with Wink [;)]

, Kalmbach also publishes Dollhouse Miniatures

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 1:23 PM

Hey Allan, I know what you mean. my missus built a couple of models (airfix P51 and kamov copter) and did a pretty good job of em too. i also taught her to play chess and she can now beat me almost every time. lucky she didn't take up modelling really, mind you it would mean that all the plastic loft insulation up there may just get built if she did...LoL...Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Aurora-7

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December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:25 PM

I've done my part for breaking the gender barrier. Sunday I was picking up some stuff at a Walmart and stopped by the toy section to see what models they had. A 10 year old girl already there was looking the models over and asked if I knew anything about models Big Smile [:D]

Her mom suggested she try doing it just to try something different (thanks, mom!)

She was looking at the AMT sport cars and 'we' decided on a new Trans-Am. I mentioned to her a couple of local hobby shops so if she liked it, she could find a bigger selection of cars and supplies. She tanked me and went back to her mom with a big smile and a 'Look what I'm getting!'

Thank heaven for little girls. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:36 PM

Hey aurora-7 the same happend to me at walmart. It was a mom and son. I told her about gundams. I think she liked that someone could help her and her son, and the cost was right. I didnt sell her on a bunch of things that the child would have a hard time with. We must be ready to share the info with any child at any time.
Dale

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:13 PM

Hey I admire any women who builds models, and why not, its not just for grown men anyway. Big Smile [:D]

I really admire you guy modelers whose spouses build models also. Mine likes tole-painting. Dead [xx(]

Heck, she doesn't even do that anymore, but in all honesty, she made some neat things. My own daughter is currently giving it a go on her first project. All I can say is "You go girl." Smile [:)]

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 11:27 PM

Wahooo! I love this thread! It's nice to hear all the support from the guys! Not that I dont get tons of support from y'all on a regular basis here at the FSM forum. Smile [:)]

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Thursday, August 7, 2003 7:31 AM

My wife's first model blows my dinky first 109 out of the water. She was a bit brave as well-- her first attempt was a Peashooter (P-26 I believe)....and she even did the rigging. I look at the paint job on hers compared to my first model and just shake my head. She said years of putting on nail polish helped her steady herself for painting :)

Her second and current project-- a Hawk-- has kind of gone to the wayside as she spends all her time with our new daughter. I wait until everyone is asleep to do my modeling, but my wife can't stay up LOL

Mike

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, August 7, 2003 9:28 AM

Gregers,

I guess we created our own little dilemma, huh? I was thinking of excuses to tell my wife why she should NOT build one of my Hase F-14s. Disapprove [V]

Jeeves,

Welcome to the club, my man.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 7, 2003 5:03 PM

Check out the nice P-51 by Penny Pierce in the latest FSM. Pretty nice work. Smile [:)]

Yes, girls can!

Eric

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Friday, August 8, 2003 9:55 AM

HEY Allan just tell her that last time you built one you broke a nail, that'll stop her. LoL ...Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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bluarcher

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April 2020

Posted by bluarcher on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:44 PM

Her attention to detail was above and beyond anything I've ever seen in the world of plastic modeling. I remember the FSM copy (March '93) that showcased her F4 Phantom II and displayed the open nose radar...just astounding detail. I can't imagine how many hundreds of hours went into some of those builds. May she still be building in heaven. :)

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:02 AM

Ive seen Michelle's work up close. Amazing doesn't begin to describe it.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

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modelcrazy

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July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:22 AM

I've never understood what gender had to do with building models. My wife is extreamly intrested in my builds although she doesn't want to do one, just one push and over the edge she'll go. She loves airshows, cars, tanks, Sci Fi. I never have to worry about watching a chick flick, she prefers fantasy, Sci Fi, and some war. Most war movies go over the top in violence for her but she loves the old ones and ones like the new Midway.

I bought her a 1/24 56 Thunderbird last year, her favorite car, but she hasn't done anything with it yet. Most anything I have is the stash is hers if she wants.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.