hello from California

[duncan27]

Hello everyone,

I am excited to be getting back into building models. My dad signed me up for a model of the month club when I was a kid and I loved it. Unfortunately as I grew up I moved on to other hobbies but now that my son is showing an interest in building them I will be getting back to it as well.

My son is 12 and at this point he seems to be interested in military aircraft. I have gotten him some Revell level 2 models so far for him to start with.
Warthog A-10 and an Apache Helicopter. Me, well, I like my sifi. I have a couple Revell and Bandai Star Wars kits that I will be working on.

I have a couple questions that I will be putting up in their appropriate sections regarding types of paint for him to start with and me getting into airbrushing.

Acrylic vs Enamel for a 12 yr old beginner
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=22625

Advice on airbrush equipement
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=22626

I look forward to getting to work this weekend with my son and I am sure I will be coming back with more questions and research.

Cheers,
Josh

[privatepete]

Hi Josh to ISM

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[Nev]

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[AdamLuscombe]

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[63bp]

G'day Cali

[Icemannique]

to ISM.

[DrSprue]

to ISM Josh

Have a good time here, cool people on this forum and they will help you for any reason and dont forget to read the guidelines here. I did but almost missed some important info!

viewtopic.php?f=67&t=19



I would recommend Acrylic for a 12 years old, washes with water, not very toxic if handled properly and really. most of here use that media quite allot. IMHO

Airbushes?? Im not a pro at all but I have a dual action Paasche from many years ago but most good modelers here know what the state of the art is for these things. I would say a good 50-100 dollar dual is best for any beginner, again IMHO0... the O in that sentence meant "old" hehe!

[Kevthemodeller]