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took a break from games

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Shared on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 22:59

I had taken a bit of a break from my late night gaming....why? because I have started a new Hobby,...models!

Yes, those little plastic pieces you spent 15 min building and 3 min trashing when you were a kid....but this time I am taking my time, putting focus on the detail. multiple coats of paint, constantly touching up spots as I assemble them.....well, I have about 6 hours of work into the first set I picked....it's an 1-35th scale ammerican anti-tank team. each person in the 4 man team only has about 25 parts, but they have 40 or so different weapons as well..... but after 9 hours of painting, edging, scraping with a razor blade more painting to camoflage the spots where the plastic bits came together, and focusing more on a single tiny project than i have anything else.....ever! and fighting for near perfection, I have my first little guy 95% finished....just a touch up and a clear coat. here's what he looks like at the moment.....

I just have assembly on the other 3, then touch up painting again, and clear coat and I can start on the Duce and a half transport I've assigned for my next one.

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Submitted by H2Daddy on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 05:09
Very cool. I have been researching this exact thing. I have several questions for you. Where did you pick them up at? What company made them? That will do for now until I wake up good? I have been looking all over the internet at people's websites to learn about this. Just not sure if I have the ability.
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Submitted by Automan21k on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 07:17
@H2 well, I've been using Tamiya and Dragon models, they are intricate, but not impossible. overall they are a good starting point if you have a bit of patience. here is the link to this current kit. http://www.amazon.com/35-US-Army-Anti-Tank-Team/dp/B000BROCV0/ref=sr_1_2... I spent about $5 for it, but I got mine from a specialty shop in Middletown PA. I'm also using Military Paint kits by Testor, it seems to have all the colors I'd need (but it didn't have any flesh tone paint)
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Submitted by H2Daddy on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 08:43
Thanks for the info. Like I said, I have been researching it all. What got me into it is I remember my dad having some lead molds for toy soldiers from his youth. I asked him about them thinking it would be cool to pour some and try painting them. He is looking for them now but I started researching it and really love looking at other people's work. There is a hobby shop in another town nearby. I need to get up there and see what they carry. I don't know if I want to try my hand at tanks or soldiers first. Please keep sharing your pictures. Yours look great.
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Submitted by BigFish on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 08:52
Awesome job! If you get into it more, you should look into airbrushing. I can already see a little airbrush to add fatigue to your soldiers and transports. It takes practice and time, but its all worth it in the end.

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