Hello from East Tennessee!

[Oper8or]

Hello everyone. My name is Stephen. I'm from a small town in East TN that is just south of Knoxville. I used to build models with my friends when I was a kid. I also play World of Tanks and play the German line. Since I am also part German my son bought a Tamiya Tiger 1 (early production) kit as a gift for fathers day for me.

I looked and looked for a place to get ideas from. The ideas of just throwing paint on a model and blowing it up with fireworks isn't my thing any more. I wanted to make it look good. Limited budget and a few spray cans, acrylic paint, paint brushes, and glue came from Walmart and my local hobby shop. I am almost finished with the tank. It's not like any of the awesome builds I've seen here. Not even close. I use a set of brushes and cheap rattle can clear. I've done the best I can with what I have. I'm putting the mud and dirt on next, then it is finished. I'll post a pic once its completed.

My hobbies are scattered. Four wheeling, shooting, fishing, hiking, camping, and family adventures keep me busy. With 7 kids how can I ever get bored. Only one of them needs to graduate then my wife and I are FREE! Who am I kidding.. we already have a grandson. Anyway, I hope to be on here as much as I can but if I go "poof" for a few days or weeks don't count me out. I also do on call rotation at work which really keeps me busy that week.

BTW. I drive a tank to work everyday. Its a 89 Jeep Wrangler. Its about as fast as one too.

[JediBoer]

to ISM! Looking forward to see your Tiger!

[Lee]

Welcome to ISM Stephen

[Avgas]

[heel]

Welcome Stephen. I'm just over the mountain in NC.

[Scorebook702]

Hello Stephen,
I have recently gotten back into the hobby myself after a 20 year lapse of not building any models. This is the place to be to learn new tips and techniques. I'm just down the road from you in GA. Happy modeling.

[Oper8or]

Thank you everyone. I've almost completed my Tiger. I just need some mud on it. I'm looking at getting some chalks for the dusting.

Scrorebook702, it is always nice to have a neighbor. Are there any good shops down there with kits?