Hello!
New user here.
So far I’ve completed two models, a Tamiya Panzer IIF and “Hanomag” Sdkfz 251 Ausf C. Both I’ve managed to mess up one way or another but they came out.. Alright. Well, good enough. Managed to ruin one of the sprockets because it just wouldn’t stay on the Panzer IIF so I’ll plan on displaying it on one side because that was a huge blunder.
So far in my stash I have a 1/350 Scale Pola from Hobbyboss, 1/35 Scale Walker bulldog from Tamiya, 1/35 Scale Type 97 from Tamiya, 1/35 Scale Panther G from Takom (The superblitz one), 2 1/48 scale A6m3s from Tamiya (The older Hamp and newer one) as well as an M6a1 Seiran I want to build when I “git gud” at model making since it’s one of my favorite planes. I love submarines, it’s a sleek looking plane and it’s got that sexy Japanese paint scheme, what’s not to like?
I am REALLY tempted to buy the Takom O-I but all I can find is one from Australia and shipping is expensive.
Currently working on an Airfix rebox of the Academy Hetzer i got from Squadron for like 18 bucks. I have learned to hate all forms of tracks. Taking a small break from it but hopefully tomorrow I can force myself to clean it, assemble other small bits off the model and get ready to prime it.
Anyway, that’s my wall of text done.
Joined the forum to meet new people and look for advice (aka complain because I suck at things) about various stuff!
(looking at you link and length tracks)
Also am looking forward to maybe trying a group build if those are ran here? They sound like they could be fun and motivate me into doing more model making.
Hello Mason! Welcome to the forum! We all make mistakes around here and try to learn from them as we’re having fun. And group builds are lots of fun. I just completed a Raiden for the Japanese group build and am still working on a Bristol Beaufort for the Battle of Britain group build.
Welcome! Your armor looks good despite the problems you faced on those builds.
I know there is a image posting limit, but I have found that posting multiple images in a thread is possible. I try to embed images in a [grid] tag. I’ll type that out, then hit the image tool to upload images (5 is the number that I’m limited to). I’ll close it out with the closing [/grid] tag, and then after those are uploaded, I can do that process again. Or I can post what I have, then come back in and edit the post to add additional images. I can edit the post and add an additional 5 images to the same [grid][/grid] block I already created.
Welcome to the forum Manson. Glad that your here. Try not and be so hard on yourself. Everyone on here has been there, trust me. With practice, you’ll improve. You’ll also learn what works, and what doesn’t. Remember to have FUN, that’s what it’s about.
If you have questions, this is the perfect place to ask. Nice builds, by the way😉
Welcome to the FSM forum! Great to have another armor modeler among us. Your builds turned out very nice and don’t let those little setbacks discourage you. There’s no such thing as a “perfect kit/build” and try to use each build as a learning opportunity to try different products or techniques. You’ll soon learn that your skills will improve with each build. If it’s possible try to find a local modeling club in your area and use resources like this forum and you tube for ideas and motivation.
I can only build one model at a time. Several of my model buddies have many going at one time. As far as workable track, they are some work, but worth it as far being realistic.
I’ve have always got multiple builds going (or stalled) at any given time. It’s been like that as long as I can remember. Although I’m not saying that’s necessarily a good thing for me. I have a stash of started / half finished kits that I’m kind of ashamed about.
My wife figures I’m probably ADHD to some level, however I feel that it’s more specific…ADMD - attention deficit modelling disorder. I have great plans for every kit I own and start them with great intentions, but somewhere along the way I tend to get sidetracked or just bored with that kit and put it away for a while. I usually make it back to the kits, but it can be some time (even years) between start to completion.
It kind of saps my enthusiasm not completing a kit in a reasonable amount of time, but that’s a me issue and not necessarily a result of having a couple kits on the go at once. The benefit of having a couple (small number) of kits on the go is that you can work on something while waiting for glue, paint or decals to dry on the other. The drawback is the potential to have an in progress list that reads like a hobby shop inventory…..like me.
I finally joined this forum and started showing some of my work in hopes that it drives me to actually complete some kits in reasonable fashion. I even joined a group build to put a projected finish date on one kit. Started well on that one, but it is a bit stalled right now due to work schedule and the amount of time away from home.
I guess my point would be that having one or a few going at any time is completely up to you, however I’ve found that there are drawbacks to having too many in progress.
Personally, I like to work on more than one model at a time since there is always “down time” for paint or glue to dry and I’m not a very patient guy. Plus it keeps things from getting “boring” by working on more than one project at a time.
