scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 8:03:21 GMT -6
I am Scott from Indiana and have recently gotten back into scale model building. I always loved it as a kid and now that I am laid up for 6 weeks from surgery have taken it up again—man I’ve missed it!
I am currently working on an F/A-18F Super Hornet by Revell and have the F-22 Raptor and USS Missouri waiting in the wings. These three will give me the practice I need to finish my dad’s project from 30 years ago: USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” 1:96 scale!
I look forward to learning from all of you!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Mar 4, 2018 8:35:22 GMT -6
Welcome to the Forum Scott! Looking forward to seeing your F-18.
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Post by ogrejohn on Mar 4, 2018 8:40:18 GMT -6
Hiya Scott, welcome aboard! Where in the great Republik of Indiana you from? I'm in the Seymour area.
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 9:23:59 GMT -6
I am up in Marion. Grew up in new Palestine and worked in Columbus for 6 months an eternity ago
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 10:20:18 GMT -6
Hey Scott, welcome to OSM!!! We are going to be doing a group build starting in July and I will be building the 1/350th scale Missouri, maybe you could build yours then also!!! Have fun here, look around and feel free to ask any questions, one of us will help as we have a wealth of knowledgeable builders of all kinds here!!! Joe  |
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 10:23:19 GMT -6
Hey Scott, welcome to OSM!!! We are going to be doing a group build starting in July and I will be building the 1/350th scale Missouri, maybe you could build yours then also!!! Have fun here, look around and feel free to ask any questions, one of us will help as we have a wealth of knowledgeable builders of all kinds here!!! Joe Thanks Joe. That would be cool. My only real issue has been finding paints locally. Since I’m chained to the couch with this bad ankle, have been impatient to get something to do besides watch TV. July will give me time to get some of the other paints I need. |
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 10:26:34 GMT -6
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 10:36:33 GMT -6
I have always used the Testors enamels bit my daughter is an artist and uses acrylics so maybe I’ll try those someday too |
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 10:39:18 GMT -6
Hobbylinc is my go to site 80% of the time for kits and paints... my local hobby shops here in NE Washington State are over 80 to 90 miles away... you can see my view in the picture at the bottom of my screen... that's the Columbia River below my place...
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 10:42:27 GMT -6
I have never had a problem with any of those sites I listed above misusing my credit card and they have always delivered within two weeks of ordering, Hobbylinc is in Georgia so you would get yours a bit quicker then me... lol!!! Some of the other guys can share other sites they have had luck with as well... if you are into car kits our own www.icemancollections.com/ has some great buys on kits you don't always see around and is great to work with also!!! |
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 12:01:34 GMT -6
I have never had a problem with any of those sites I listed above misusing my credit card and they have always delivered within two weeks of ordering, Hobbylinc is in Georgia so you would get yours a bit quicker then me... lol!!! Some of the other guys can share other sites they have had luck with as well... if you are into car kits our own www.icemancollections.com/ has some great buys on kits you don't always see around and is great to work with also!!! We have a few Hobby Lobbys in our area and I have trouble finding much more complicated than level 2.  the level 2 models take me about 2 hrs. I’ve been looking at paints on a few sites above but will check out the others! |
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 4, 2018 12:45:46 GMT -6
Welcome to the site, Scott!! We are happy to have you join us! There are a lot of different types of model building going on here. These guys know what they are doing, so help is just a keyboard away! HAHA One thing about level 2 kits being quick to build.... you can build more of 'em!! LoL
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 12:46:39 GMT -6
Welcome to the site, Scott!! We are happy to have you join us! There are a lot of different types of model building going on here. These guys know what they are doing, so help is just a keyboard away! HAHA One thing about level 2 kits being quick to build.... you can build more of 'em!! LoL We have a small house so I need a place to keep them after! |
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 4, 2018 12:47:30 GMT -6
I plan to build a display shelf for the Constitution and maybe another for the Missouri, but the jets will probably go to my office at work and hang from the ceiling
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 4, 2018 12:50:03 GMT -6
That sounds like a great plan, to me! I know what ya mean about having display space!
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Post by JEFF on Mar 4, 2018 12:52:12 GMT -6
Hey, Scott. Welcome aboard. You have found a good place. |
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 12:57:18 GMT -6
Hobby Lobby to me is very expensive compared to online sites and as you said the selection is very poor.... If you group your orders with paints and a kit or two even with the shipping cost you come out ahead... small online orders not so good... |
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 4, 2018 13:01:44 GMT -6
Check out the Model Of the Month section here, Scott. Those entries are inspiring, for sure! Beautiful stuff!
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Post by ogrejohn on Mar 4, 2018 18:30:46 GMT -6
Hey Scott! Did you know there is going to be an IPMS show this coming weekend? It's put on by the Roscoe Turner club in Indy and it's a great show with a whole crap load of vendors. Here's a link to their site: www.ipmsroscoeturner.org/ |
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Post by JCON on Mar 4, 2018 18:38:12 GMT -6
Nice one John cept he is down with a bad ankle and can't get out...
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the level 2 models take me about 2 hrs. I’ve been looking at paints on a few sites above but will check out the others!
