Hello. Just getting my feet wet here. I just recently finished my first model build in 50+ years. Academy 1/400 RMS Titanic. I’m 62, so that would make my last model build somewhere around when I was 12. I’m hooked. My next build will be the Trumpeter 1/200 RMS Titanic. I have the kit, and most everything else I need, but I’m still waiting on a few things to arrive and I’m also still in the planning stages for that build. I also plan on building all the re-released Aurora monster models I had when I was a kid. Anyway, since it’s been 50+ years, I’m essentially a beginner so I’m looking forward to learning a lot from this forum and elsewhere. Is the Trumpeter Titanic too much for a beginner? Perhaps, but I plan on taking it slow and learn as I go. There will be some smaller projects I’ll be doing in conjunction with the Titanic.
Thanks to FSM for having this forum board available.
Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to the forum, Mark!
As to whether the Trumpeter Titanic is too much for a new modeler or not, well, any kit can be too much for any modeler, from an old Lindberg TBF to a Dragon 1/35 AFV with a thousand individual track links. Or it could be a pleasure. Take your time, read the instructions, test-fit, and enjoy the hobby! That’s the most important thing. I look forward to seeing that build when you’ve finished.
Welcome to the Forums Mark! Welcome back to the hobby!
Ditto to what Baron said above. I’ve been building models for 77 of my 83 years and I’m still learning new ways to build and finish models. The members are very knowledgeable and ready to help with questions/problems. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s what we’re here for.
keavdog…where would I post my build? Start a thread in the Ships forum?
Admins…you may have noticed I have two threads in the Intro forum. My bad. After posting the first thread (this one) I didn’t read the message about the 24 hour timeline for approval. Therefore, I thought this first post had timed out and never actually went through. Therefore, I wrote a second post. After that was when I took the time to read the message. My apologies. Go ahead and delete the second thread.
So…as mentioned in my reply above…I inadvertently made two Intro threads.
I kinda liked what I wrote in the second thread so I did a copy/paste of it here before it gets deleted.
Thanks and cheers.
"Hello. Just getting my feet wet here. I recently finished an Academy 1/400 RMS Titanic. Started it in November and just finished it mid January. It’s my first model in 50+ years. I’m 62 now, so my last model would have been when I was 11 or 12 years old. I’m hooked. The 1/400 Titanic went ok, but I, and Academy, could have done better. Therefore, my next project is going to be a Trumpeter 1/200 RMS Titanic. Yup, going big. I’m still in the planning stages for that and still waiting for some items to arrive, but I’ll be starting it soon. Too much for someone who is essentially a beginner? Perhaps, but I’m willing to take it slow and looking forward to learning. I figure it will take a good 3 years, at least.
Plastic scale modeling has changed a lot in 50 years. There’s so much information available now it’s fantastic. And the technology available now to access that information is leaps and bounds beyond what was available 50 years ago. I’ve already learned a lot in just 3 short months and I look forward to learning much more. I intend to always have at least one other smaller project on the go the same time as my Titanic build. These smaller projects will help toward honing skills so as to minimize botching the big guy. I’ll likely make some rookie mistakes, but hopefully those won’t be major. Of those smaller projects will be some re-released Aurora monster models that I had as a kid. Could very well be that my last model at age 12 was one of those. I’ve also got a Tamiya armor tank kit with an aftermarket PE set, to help me learn the PE. And a Revell ’69 Chevy Nova. Looking forward to that one for learning more about clear parts. Anyway, that’s it in a nutshell. Thanks to FSM for having this community board available.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good 3rd party site for posting pictures? Is Post Image considered safe? I used to have a Photobucket account that I used for Aquarium Forums years ago, but they started charging $ and I wasn’t using it anymore, so I let it lapse.
Welcome to the FSM forums! No need to apologize for the duplicate thread. Duplicate posts happen a lot! We try to moderate posts within 24 hours, but it may take longer if you post on a weekend.
In response to your question of where you should post your build, if you are referring to the Academy 1/400 RMS Titanic that you mentioned in your original post, yes, go ahead and start a thread in the Ships section of the forum!
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In response to your question of where you should post your build, if you are referring to the Academy 1/400 RMS Titanic that you mentioned in your original post, yes, go ahead and start a thread in the Ships section of the forum!
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The Academy 1/400 Titanic is the completed one. It’s the Trumpeter 1/200 I’m just starting.
First: Welcome to the forums! Second: You shouldn’t have to many problems. I built mine probably twelve years ago. I can’t say I remember any problems. Watch the diagrams in the instructions though.
Postimage is a good site for photo hosting. Several people use it. Also Google Drive is used by a few. I use Flickr, though its a bit confusing to use and only allows a certain number of images to be hosted (though there’s ways around that).
About build threads, it’s a general term. Your Titanic model will go under “Ships”, where you can start a “Topic” thread. You should see a blurb under the “Ships” topic for “Create a New Discussion Topic”. This would be what is called a build thread. Try to indicate in the Title what the model is, scale, manufacturer and that it is either a work in progress or you are merely showing the finished build.
Build threads can be helpful if you want to learn about a particular kit and possible pitfalls in construction.If you do your own just don’t get discouraged if you get hundreds maybe thousands of views,with very few comments,
