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Hi all, after a long break from the hobby (the usual reasons-family
grown up etc), I would like to get back into making model aircraft
kits.
I was never what you would call a skilled modeller back then, I just
threw them together (shame!)...this time round though I would like to
make a decent job of any kits I tackle, to that end does anyone know of
any good websites out there that deal with the basics of kit
building/painting etc??
Thanks in advance
billy
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mainman
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Try this site, Billy:
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Good luck with your modelling.
John
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john
Many thanks for the speedy reply John, great site-just the job!
billy
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mainman
I think that wth the huge number of kits now available you should be able to find just about anything that you want, at least n 1/72 scale. To date there have been 15,242 kits and models produced in 1/72 scale. Currently the largest number come from Eastern Europe with tons of after-market detailing sets out there to make detailing easier.
Welcome back. You couldn't have picked a better time.
Tom
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maiesm72
" snipped-for-privacy@netscape.com" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
Tom, Your obsession is showing.... (c:
Rob ps - how's the TSR2 coming along??
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AussieRob
Yeah!! Like he is the only one here with OCD??? :-)
Bill Shuey
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William H. Shuey
Yeah!! Like he is the only one here with OCD??? :-)
Bill Shuey
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William H. Shuey
its not a shame to throw a kit together. I always built for myself...its more fun that way. at least to me. I have more than enough baggage with family then to worry about building anything perfect.... whatever that is.
Craig
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crw59
Take a look at this group's FAQ as well:
Reply to
Al Superczynski
Hi Rob
It's in the to do stack awaiting after market stuff.
Major parts are off the sprues. I'm going to tape everything together just to check fit.
OCD? Damn straight! I'm in good company here. :-)
Tom
AussieRob wrote:
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maiesm72
I certainly have it... as you lot have pointed out! :-D
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Enzo Matrix
These are worthwhile, too, IMHO... (I have no association with any of these sites, etc, etc...)
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And some other forums:
Aircraft Resource Center:
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Aussie Modeler International:
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Hyperscale:
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Modelling Madness:
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Each forum seems to have it's own personality (personalities?), so you can pick and choose which one(s) to bother with. All of the above sites & forums are in my favorites and get a look from me almost daily.
HTH
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Don McIntyre

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