New World War Two modeller

[Dan9191]

Hello everyone. My names Dan. New to the modelling world but quite knowledgable about WW2 growing up since a kid now aged over 30. I fly RC Planes as a hobby and always been interested in scale models and the patience and details that go into it to make them come to life. I managed to pick up a really cheap by internet standards ‘Wittmans Last Tiger’ kit 1/35. So im looking forward to getting started. And any tips and advice appreciated. Especially to do with paint techniques, glueing and building better. Also seen a lot of talk about primer and stuff for the tanks, Red Oxide I think it’s called. It had me abit confused as was looking at tank models which where primed grey etc. Anyway, thanks everyone.

[Guest]

Most important advice, I think: 1) enjoy yourself, 2) you will make a mess of some things, don’t feel bad about it — we all started there

[AlanG]

2) you will make a mess of some things, don’t feel bad about it — we all started there :smiling3:

Started? I'm still there

Welcome Dan

[Jim R]

Hi Dan
Welcome to a great forum. As for tips - Jakko's number 1 is most important. My advice is take your time, study the instructions and dry fit before glueing.
Jim

[Tim Marlow]

Great to see you Dan.

[Dan9191]

Most important advice, I think: 1) enjoy yourself, 2) you will make a mess of some things, don’t feel bad about it — we all started there :smiling3:

Agree if you don’t enjoy it you wont last

[Mark1]

Welcome to the forum Dan, all I would say is practice the basics first and start with simple wearthering techniques etc and dont be disheartened if you get something wrong cos we all do,especially me :tongue-out3:

[Dan9191]

Started? I'm still there :smiling3:

Welcome Dan

Hello Alan

[Dan9191]

Hi Dan
Welcome to a great forum. As for tips - Jakko's number 1 is most important. My advice is take your time, study the instructions and dry fit before glueing.
Jim

Hi Jim. Is dry fit tricky or simple lol? With glue they are glued but I presume to dry fit it’s just laying on a mat in correct position according to plans to see a airtight fit is it?

[Dan9191]

Great to see you Dan.

Hi Tim. Yes glad to be here.

[Dan9191]

Welcome to the forum Dan, all I would say is practice the basics first and start with simple wearthering techniques etc and dont be disheartened if you get something wrong cos we all do,especially me :tongue-out3:

Hi Mark. Would you say YouTube is great for weathering techniques along with this site to learn from?

[Mark1]

Hi Mark. Would you say YouTube is great for weathering techniques along with this site to learn from?

There are some great tutorials on you tube, I would search for some thing along the lines of easy tips for beginners, pick maybe one or two guys you like and stick with the technique, it's easy to become totally confused with all the different methods and materials available, information overload!!
Any specific questions you may have will more than likely be answered by someone on the forum, there's many here with excellent knowledge and are more than happy to share it.

[boatman]

HI Dan welcome to the best forum goin i think an i see you fly R/C PLANES do you have any m8's that you fly with as im out to buy a cam belt drive for eletric flight so do you know anyone that has one for sale as i use them in my ships made by MFA but they they dont make them any more so can you help me picture of the one i want it plastic an takes a 540 motor

chrisb

[Mickc1440]

Welcome to the forum Dan

[Jim R]

Hi Dan
All I mean by 'dry fitting' is checking the parts fit well before glueing them. On most kits the parts need a little fettling to get them to fit nicely. This is especially true for large parts such as aeroplane fuselage halves. Often it is just a tiny area that is preventing parts joining perfectly and a few minutes spent with a sanding stick will make all the difference.
As for good YouTube videos. Two I can recommend are Night Shift and Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site. Steve is actually a member of this forum.
Jim