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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 0:36:07 GMT -5
Hello Everybody,
Just getting back into scale modeling after about a 20 year hiatus. A lot has changed since then (the internet, CA glue, Future, etc...) and I have been learning a lot about some of the newer techniques and ideas out there. My first kit to get warmed up with is the Academy 1/72 PBY-5A Black Cat Catalina. My Grandfather flew a US Navy Black Cat in WWII with VPB-44 and I decided to build this kit as a gift to my Dad, as he has unearthed a lot of artifacts that my Grandpa left behind and it would make a nice addition to his "shrine". I have purchased the Eduard PE accessory sheet and the QuickBoost Cowlings, engines and props. After the holidays I will start the project in earnest.
I am a Firefighter by trade, but have always had a love for aviation, militaria and model building. I have 2 boys, ages 11 and 6 and am hoping that they begin to show an interest in model building if I can get their faces unstuck from their tablets and the TV, haha.
Anyway, I am looking forward to continuing the learning process here on the forum and I will post some photos of this PBY if I don't mess it up too badly.
Thanks! Mark Buena Park, CA
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Post by chromdome35 on Dec 20, 2016 0:50:16 GMT -5
Hey Mark, Welcome to MSC...the best forum on the net for scale modeling. The quality of work the guys on this forum turn out will make you up your game.
Building the cat for your father is a great idea, I'm sure he'll cherish it.
My 23 year old son is a fireman, I appreciate your service. It takes a special kind of person to run into the burning building instead of running out.
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Post by thechaos on Dec 20, 2016 4:18:29 GMT -5
Welcome on board and have fun here.
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Post by dierk on Dec 20, 2016 5:10:12 GMT -5
Welcome to MSC Mark! Now, get your kits out!
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Post by Leon on Dec 20, 2016 5:33:35 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Mark! We only have one rule. Build what you like,when you like,how you like and have fun doing it. The PBY sounds like a great addition for your dads shrine.
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Post by TRM on Dec 20, 2016 6:50:06 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Mark.....or I should say welcome back, to the hobby that is! Bit of a culture shock after that much time I'm sure. But most is the same...still plastic and resin and it all needs glue and paint! Looking forward to seeing you bang out a Black Cat! Great bunch of people around here...all friendly....all knowledgeable...ALL, great modellers! Enjoy!!
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 20, 2016 7:05:05 GMT -5
Welcome,nice to have you aboard.
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Post by k1w1 on Dec 20, 2016 7:14:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. I was in Buena Park CA in June. I think my fourth time in Buena Park since 1989.
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Post by jpc1968 on Dec 20, 2016 7:16:37 GMT -5
Welcome. Looking forward to seeing your work and hoping you enjoy ours.
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Post by joelsmith on Dec 20, 2016 8:30:42 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, looking forward to seeing your production, Joel.
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Post by mrt51 on Dec 20, 2016 8:33:43 GMT -5
Welcome Mark! I look forward to seeing your work.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 21, 2016 14:34:39 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!!! The gift is going to mean a lot for your dad... we will be around to help if you need us!
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Post by fhvn4d on Dec 21, 2016 15:10:35 GMT -5
Another bucket head!!!! awesome!!! I am a firefighter on the east coast so welcome to the club!!!! My sons only 3 and a half and I sort of got him into kits just by throwing one at him and letting him do it his way, then helping him to understand some of the tools and the things he could do with them... simple snap stuff that turns into a toy and inevetibly is trashed but he gets it and asks to do models already!
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 21, 2016 17:41:16 GMT -5
Mark
Welcome aboard from the UK.
I hope your kids take an interest. My son is coming up for his 9th birthday and he's taken an interest which makes it much more fun. My daughter's coming up for 11 and even she helps out sometimes.
Looking forward to seeing some of your work.
All the best.
Andrew
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 24, 2016 13:02:08 GMT -5
Welcome to the MSC!
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