Small Space Building

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- Matt Kurjanowicz
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Jan 17, 2004 6:22 PM

Hi there, I've been building models for a while (and was pretty serious for a while). But now I'm in college and living in a pretty small dorm room (I've got some desk space and drawer space). I don't so much mind losing the amazing quality of airbrushes, but I enjoy building models.

Do you guys have any suggestions (most basic tools, small models, etc.) for a guy in really small quarters that still wants to build? What kind of models are best (I'd prefer military airplanes, but I guess figurines and small vehicles might suit my thirst :) ). Maybe some sort of "small space survival kit?"

Any tips are really appreciated. Thanks, Matt Kurjanowicz

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- Eyeball2002308
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Jan 17, 2004 6:46 PM

I'd be happy with my basic hobby knife,a tube of glue,liguid glue,putty,sandpaper and tweezers,a couple sizes of brushes and the basic paint colors.It should all fit in a shoe box or old tackle box.Clear a space on your computer desk or get a lapdesk,do the planes in 1/144 or smaller scales,and whack away! When done,pack them carefully and send home until you graduate.

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- Val Kraut
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Jan 17, 2004 10:11 PM

Matt, You might consider subjects that use a minimum of different colors and stick to a single subject type. US WW II tanks for example. Probably only need 4 or 5 colors, OD Black Silver, Red, rust mud. Might also consider what travels well home - an ME-110 radar equiped night fighter may not be a good choice. Wheras a nice square easily repaired tank might work well.

Val Kraut