I had a Boeing V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor aircraft kit in the box for over ten years. A couple of years ago I completed about half of it. I once again am going to try to complete the assembly. I find this hobby very theraputic and relaxing. I probably started out with a kit that is a little over my head. However, I like the challange. I’ve got the fuselage, fuselage interior, cockpit, and landing gear completed - the landing gear looks awful, I broke it while assembling. But that is OK because I am learning new tricks everyday. Oh yea, I almost forgot about the big glue blotch on the inside of the windshield too.I am now working on the wingspan and nacelles. I really want to buy an airbrush for final painting, which I expect to hopefully be around Thanksgiving at my pace.
I spent about $25.00 on various glues and am finding that the “different” glues we use are very important to the finish. And, that you need the right glue for the right job.
I’ve got a nice little setup in my office at home - complete with cable tv, and a good fan for ventilation, and a comfortable chair. I am adding new tools to my collection all the time.
Anyway, I hope to be around the hobby for awhile this time and am welcome to any “newcomber suggestions”, ie. good websites, tips, techniques, recommended model kits, etc.
The most entertaining line I’ve read in this site so far is “if its not broke, fix it til it is”! Amen to that - I’ve been there!
Welcome to the forum! You will not find a better collection of tips, tactics, and techniques than this website.
I commend you on your persistance in completing the Osprey. Like many, I have a tendancy to start kits, but I can easily get frustrated with a particular build, so it gets relegated to the closet for all time.
Good luck on the flying rotor, and feel free to ask any question you desire. The only stupid question is the one not asked.
demono69
Welcome to FSM tmatys. Good to have you come and join us here.
I think a good number of us have kits laying around that were started some time ago and are awaiting completion.
Enjoy the forums !!! If you’re not sure about something, ask.
Hello, and welcome to FSM! Glad to have you with us.
Most of us have a kit on frustration hold, Mine happens to be the Revell P-40 in 1/32 (it just went back on the bench yesterday). You are dure to find plenty of tips and tricks here so enjoy.
Hi ya tmatys …
Welcome to the greatest scale modeling site on the 'net … the FSM Community Modeling Forum(s). You won’t have any problems getting information and advice about using that new airbrush (when you get it) … just ask your airbrush questions or post your airbrush comments in the right spot … and you will be amazed at the response. [:D]
I am glad that you stopped in … checked us out … and joined up. When you get a chance to spend a little more time here with us … you will quickly find that we are a very friendly, helpful and diverse group of scale modelers … we hail from all points of the compass and have many different interests and opinions. [^]
Again, welcome and have fun!!! [8D]
Hi tmays,
Welcome to FSM. Like the other guys said…you’ll never find any other site with so much info on modeling than FSM.
There are a lot of good comedians here, too.
So stick around. (Just like me, I started here two months ago and now…I am stuck.)
Welcome to the forums!!
We’ve all made the same little boo-boos that you are talking about. As long as you’re having fun, it doesn’t matter…
Enjoy!
Murray
Welcome to the forums!
If you are looking for any tips or suggestions (even a place to vent your frustrations) you have found it here. All the forums have a wealth of information available, with members to help you along!