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andrew2

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  1. The kit arrived today and now I 'am waiting on "other" parts, tools and materials to get started with. As soon As I start the build I will start a "Build Post" and provide updates as they happen. I would like to say a big THANX for the hearty and warm welcome! Mark
  2. Thanx for the Warm and inspiring welcome Gentlemen!
  3. Greetings to all! Decided it was time to move on up away from Trumpeter, Revel, Tamiya and the like. I built plastic ships for about 7 years. Mostly what I built was 1/350.....but there was also a 1/200 and a few 1/144 and 1/125's as well. After a divorce and a house fire that resulted in all my works being destroyed, I have decided to re-start my hobby. I am by no means a "great" modeler. But I can use and airbrush to good effect and am proficient with Photo Etch and some scratch building. Now the move into this form of building is a little intimidating, It would seem I am the proverbial "Babe in the Woods". So I have decided to start on what could be considered an entry level kit in this genre as my first build. I am sure I can complete it to good effect. What I have decided on is the Dumas USS Whitehall Kit in 1/96 scale. This has a Vacuum-formed 2 piece hull expanded pvc die cuts and laser cut balsa and birch plywood parts. I do not want to "go big or go home" So I am keeping this simple. Even so, I will be working with New to me materials and mediums that I have NO experience with. I do hope I can glean good wisdom, tips and general help here amongst you good Folk. About 4 years back I built the USS Hazard Admirable-Class Navy Mine Sweeper 1/125 Lindberg kit,...much modified! I had built that kit as a presentation to my wife's Grandfather that served aboard the Sister ship Am238 USS Garland , but the Gentleman passed away before I could complete the build. Here is that kit in plastic I would like to replicate... I am sure to have many questions as to "How To" And appreciate any assistants you gentlemen could provide. Would also like to say many Thanx for allowing a plastic guy to join up here! Mark
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