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Toto wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:43 pm Hi,

I'm Toto from Edinburgh and new to scale modeling. I usually model railway models in 7mm O Gauge but started to look towards military modeling as an alternative change of scene.

My modeling skills are very basic but will have some transferable skills from my interest in rai,way modelling.

My interest was I initially grabbed on seeing some phenomenal military dioramas and I thought ...... I must have a go at that. There again, it's one thing buying the kits, but another altogether in trying to build and finish them to the standards that are out there. Needless to say it could be a while before I post up any progress photos.

I'm looking to see what's available kit wise and also to sap your knowledge at the same time. So, there could be loads of newbie questions getting thrown out there.

Many thanks for letting me join this fantastic forum. I'm off to soak up these terrific builds.

Cheers for now

Toto

Toto wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:51 pm Hi Digger,

Cheers. I will post up my efforts as I get going. I should be able to make a reasonable job. I have not done a huge amount with plastic kits as I have currently been modeling in etched brass ( where I am also a beginner). However I am a firm believer in what you say about starting somewhere. It's part of the ethos of my own railway modeling forum. " everybody welcome " regardless of ability.

The thing with modeling is the many different facets of the hobby .... the build, painting, detailing, weathering etc etc and they are all steep learning curves. Time, patience and growing experience are the key and you cant accelerate any of them.

It should be enjoyable or it ain't a hobby.

As a rule of thumb, what are the " better " manufacturers to look for in terms of detail and quality for ww2 military modeling ?

I'd rather spend a bit more and get something decent and buildable. I have learned through the 7mm etched brass kits that there is a huge difference in quality and buildability.

Again, thanks for the welcome.

Cheers for now

Toto

Toto wrote: Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:50 pm Many thanks for the advice. Horses for courses to a degree.

I had been looming for an American half track type gun / personnel carrier but not that tamiyas are like hens teeth.

I'm off to check stalemates to see if I can find one in 1/ 35th scale under any of your recommended brands. I bought about 4 or 5 kits last night from modelhobbies .co.uk .... various brands ... hobby boss, tamiya, thunder and Rilch.

I will be looking to build some small dioramas so the type of vehicles may not match any particular scene. Just a little of what I liked whilst searching. Mostly just a ww2 theme of some sort.

Cheers.

Toto

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:16 am Hello and welcome
“ if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!”

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:00 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:16 am Hello and welcome
“ if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!”

Jez who woke you up.....

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:17 pm

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:00 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:16 am Hello and welcome
“ if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!”

Jez who woke you up.....

Mike Myers ....I married an Axe Murderer