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General Discussion Welcome - Introduce Yourself
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My name is Greg and I live in the outskirts of L.A.

Hobbies have included diecast and real cars. Presently own a 88 Saleen Mustang. Back about 35 years ago I used to love to build Tamiya armour models. The highlight of my youth was a Panther tank that I detailed very well including melting parts to simulate damage. Eventually the tank met the awesome firepower of the M80 and was never seen again.

I have always had a great interest in WW2 especially the German-Russian conflict. As I was collecting diecast cars I came across some Dragon Armour which got me into thinking about building models again.

I am still in the process of collecting supplies and actually found this website via a bokk on military model building. I am not sure if I want to build 1/72 or 1/35 scale. As I would like to have samples of different armour it seems cheaper to do 1/72 but the detail of 1/35 is incredible. Any feedback on this question would be welcomed.

Anyway thanks for the info I have gathered from this site all ready. I look forward to learning more.

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[#welcome] to the forums, and back to the fold as well! [tup]

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[#welcome] Greg, Always nice to see a “Returnee”, Enjoy the forums.

Best Regeards,

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Welcome back!

Also consider 1:48, there are a number of armor kits which also match up well with aircraft and O guage model railroading. This provides a great amount flexibity and resources for building dioramas. It also takes less display space yet retains the detail level of the larger 1:35 scale. Though there are a lot of 1:76 and 1:72 offerings, I think you’ll be please with the 1:48 offerings which continues to expand.

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[#welcome] to the forums!! Hope to see you over in the armor section![:)]

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Welcome to the forums!

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[#welcome] to the Forums.

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hello greg,

welcome here. I spent nice holidays in sunshine california [#welcome].