AndySG Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Hi. I’m new to the site and have been modelling for about 2 years!! Love wwII aircraft as in 1/72 and 1/48 scale. Have been getting hit and miss results and keep trawling sites for advice/info but never quite found the advice specifically for my needs even though my issues are much like everyone elses!! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 A wonderful county! Welcome aboard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Welcome. I’m sure if you post any questions you have, you’ll get answers. Everyone here are very helpful and only too happy to share their knowledge. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Hi Andy, welcome to the forum! I've only been here a few months meself but have learned a lot from the folks here who are both helpful and generous with their knowledge. friendly bunch, too. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Welcome Andy, While I completely understand your quest for advice, don't be afraid to just bash on and experiment. In a way, I think it's harder for new modellers these days as they're exposed to so much more choice and a million more channels of information (and criticism) than were around for those of us who cut our teeth in the modelling Dark Ages. When I started out there were only grainy black & white photos in a few books and a couple of magazines to refer to and compare my models with. The only way to see something close-up was at a show or local modelling group. I then went home depressed but determined to do better! Point is, if you're unsure about a technique or process then by all means ask around. BM is a mine of information and encouragement, but don't be shy to learn through bitter experience as well. There's no harm in taking a short cut to avoid unnecessary calamities but part of the fun, at least to me, is making a hash of something and doing better next time. Apologies - I sound like a pub stool bore, droning on, but hopefully you'll know what I mean. 😄 Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Welcome aboard,plenty of good info here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Hello AndySG … from across the pond in Chicago USA. Im mostly an aircraft builder myself in the same scales. Everyone here is quite friendly and Im sure if you post a question in Aviation modeling. Specifically under the WW2 category you just need give it time for the right person to see it. Ive never not gotten the answers I seek. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Agent K said: A wonderful county! Welcome aboard Thank you 13 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello AndySG … from across the pond in Chicago USA. Im mostly an aircraft builder myself in the same scales. Everyone here is quite friendly and Im sure if you post a question in Aviation modeling. Specifically under the WW2 category you just need give it time for the right person to see it. Ive never not gotten the answers I seek. Dennis Many thanks 14 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello AndySG … from across the pond in Chicago USA. Im mostly an aircraft builder myself in the same scales. Everyone here is quite friendly and Im sure if you post a question in Aviation modeling. Specifically under the WW2 category you just need give it time for the right person to see it. Ive never not gotten the answers I seek. Dennis Many thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 6 hours ago, IanC said: Welcome Andy, While I completely understand your quest for advice, don't be afraid to just bash on and experiment. In a way, I think it's harder for new modellers these days as they're exposed to so much more choice and a million more channels of information (and criticism) than were around for those of us who cut our teeth in the modelling Dark Ages. When I started out there were only grainy black & white photos in a few books and a couple of magazines to refer to and compare my models with. The only way to see something close-up was at a show or local modelling group. I then went home depressed but determined to do better! Point is, if you're unsure about a technique or process then by all means ask around. BM is a mine of information and encouragement, but don't be shy to learn through bitter experience as well. There's no harm in taking a short cut to avoid unnecessary calamities but part of the fun, at least to me, is making a hash of something and doing better next time. Apologies - I sound like a pub stool bore, droning on, but hopefully you'll know what I mean. 😄 Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Ian Thanks for that Ian. That’s a good point. In some ways I think I’ve tried to push techniques a little to quickly rather than consolidating first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latakia Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKOR Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Welcome Andy! I am also a newbie in the site, just signdd up a few hours ago. I also started with WWII aircrafts, about 4 years ago, now I am trying to expand my point of view, and its a great place to be.🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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