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    Plastic builder makes the move!

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    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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