Hello from the Philippines!
I’m a newbie here, but I’ve been modeling off and on for the last 19 years, unfortunately, I’m still not very good by FSM standards (I build almost strictly out of the box. It’s only when if I’m feeling “rebellious” that I change the paint scheme). I’m hoping to get into conversions like the ones I see in the magazine. (I always wanted to do a YB-40, but FSM “beat me to it” [:p] ).
I like to model 1/72nd scale WWII bombers and multiengine aircraft of that period (hey, 1/72 fits well on my shelf and they’re cheaper… and I’m saving up for a nice airbrush.). I’m currently attempting an Academy 1/72nd scale PBY-5 Catalina, and the lack of detail really gets to me. Once again, the .50 cal. machine guns are just tubes of plastic no different from the sprue. Does anyone know of an aftermarket part of .50 cal. Brownings that resemble the real thing? Even my favorite B-17 looks like it’s been attacked by miniature plastic darts… Supplies are limited in the Philippines, so I suppose it would be better if I could buy it off the internet. I wish I had some models to show to you guys, but I’m real insecure about them as of now. Maybe if the Cat turns out alright. [:D]
Welcome, Shrikes. Youve come to the right place. There are plenty of good techniques, good topics and good people here. Try posting your query on the aircraft forum and I m sure youll get good advice.
Hello Shrikes and Welcome Aboard! I believe I recall seeing a thread concerning aircraft machine guns over in the aircraft forum you might want to do a search and see what turns up.
Someone listed the site to go and see them…however I didnt book mark it.
Happy building!
Welcome shrikes, Don’t worry about feeling insecure. We are all here to support one another. You’ll find FSM is a very different kind of forum. Relax and make yourself at home.[;)]
Hey! Thanks for the encouragement, guys… this is the first forum I’ve ever joined that didn’t drench you with foul language for being a newbie. I can tell this is going to be a great forum! It’s good to see some fellow Filipinos around! If I may ask, where do you guys get your modeling supplies? Maybe we can trade info on where to get materials, techniques, etc…! =>
Thanks for the help, Historyinscale… I did a search for “aircraft machine guns” in the aircraft forum, and I found the site… ABSOLUTLY AWESOME. It’s too bad that they don’t make them for 1/72nd scale. Do you guys think that the stock 1/72nd guns that come with the kit will survive drilling if I take a pin vise to the barrel? I suppose anything is possible… I mean, I saw the detail on Allan’s 1/72nd scale armor! Great job, by the way!
Welcome to FSM, shrikes. Glad to have you here. Shermie will be overjoyed to have another treadhead in the gang ![:D][:D][:D][bow][bow][bow][#welcome][#welcome][#welcome][wow]
Hello! Nice to meet someone new. It means new projects, ideas and question to ponder.
Heating a needle or pin or even thin wire and using it to melt the barrel bore open might be easier since the needle is small and requires less force(less chance the guns will break) and might even be a little faster. I’d keep water nearby to cool the gun periodical so it won’t overheat and warp. Good luck, keep us posted and I’ll be on the look out for anything better.
yo shrinks,im new at this thing to,i came 2 this sight about 4 weeks ago,dident know nothing about modeling,and now,i know about 20%,it going up,the making putty made it go up like 5,and if you want to know how to make putty,go to my topic,matchs vs.putty,dont use matchs ,dont use fire for modeling,dont want to leave finger prints,or other stuff. and if you dont know what putty is,it is the thing that gaps steams,or the little holes,i think
From one newbie to another, welcome. I’ve only been logged on for a couple of days and already I’m hooked even if its just looking at what people have to say.
Don’t worry about about your standards; I do most my projects right out of the box; just enjoy what you do. Otherwise is not a hobby, its work… Now is that deep or what? [(-D]
Welcome Shrikes, don’t worry about feeling insecure about showing your work here. I’ve shown a few things that I was’nt sure about and got some tips on how to make it better. This is a great place to learn and just hang out.