Have just found this forum and am very pleased to see it!

Am 43 yrs old and recently come back to modelling after a loooong break.
As an intro, here is a sample of my work. Am now working on a Sturmtiger diorama (it may include fibre optics!).

www.ww2modelmaker.com/articlepub/ktarticlebb/article.html

As this was my firt model in over a quarter century, I was asked to detail the construction process for other first timers. If you like it please
leave a comment at the link on the bottom of the page

thanks
Brian

Welcome back to the real and righteous world of scale modelling Brian! Mean looking cat you have there. Your first eh? Hate to see you when you have some experience under your belt! :-)

Vinnie

Wow, thats really good. Could we possible see some more pics of that? What did you use on the surface of the armour for that zimmerit effect?

Thanks guys

If you click the link in the thread there is a highly detailed article explaining all aspects of the build, with links to a Flash diary that I built to further detail some of the techniques used. Also there are lots more pics

Brian

Hi Brian,
First welcome .
Second let me echo what the others have said. If that's the first in twenty five years, looks as if I'll have many questions for you. I've been trying for about 3 years ( to make realistic models) and if I take that much time off I'll be almost 80
Haven't checked the link yet but it won't be long.
Joe

Hello, Brian.
Welcome to Armorama.
Lots of great guys here, with tons of experience and lots of helpfull advices.

Erik

Welcome aboard Brian! Nice work

Producing a model like that and from a long stint off the hobbie,me think hes telling porkies (++) (++)
On a Serious note, i think hes done a marvelous job.
love the mud.
cheers karl

Welcome Aboard Brian.
Looking forward to seeing more of you work.

Welcome First and Foremost. That is great German Tank t.

You will be a good asset to this wonderful site.

I always say there are NO stupid questions only GREAT ANSWERS .

These people here are more than just about models it's about friends helping friends about everything from a mental issue to Hobby issues.

Have Fun and don't be afraid to ask that little question or mega- paragraph question.

We will all try are best to HELP.

Happy Modeling
(++) 1:35

Looks like you'll be teaching us instead of us you. Your mud effects are most impressive. You have done an outstanding job of portraying very realistic looking weathering. The only thing I would suggest would be to make a base to display it or even go to the next step of adding figures and making a diorama.

Hello Brian,
Greetings from Kentucky USA and Welcome to Armorama! You've done a very nice job on that King TIger! You are light years ahead of where I was when I returned several years ago. You keep up this pace and I would wager that you'll be winning Gold at the European competitions. Congratulations again on a great looking model!

Best Wishes,
Walter

Greetings Brian..
Welcome to Armorama!
That tank looks great... can't wait to see pictures of your diorama.

Thanks for all the great comments guys. I have just finished my first figure to go with the tank, and will shoot some pics this week. I have not yet decided on a diorama setting, but as I've never done one it has to be something simple . I might put my current project on hold, and concentrate on getting a dio done for the KT in time for Euro Militaire.

Welcome to the site Brian,have to take my hat off to you that is one great looking model, liked the articleto very helpful, I like the way you put it as a newbie far more easier to understand.
P.S. Re your article its a pity the model magazines dont take a tip from it, if they want our hobby to continue why dont they try to get new people and kids interested instead of articles by master modellers who are not in touch with the newbies. thanks brian Ive been modelling on and of for forty years yet I still found the article interesting and learnt a few things

Welcome Brian, nice KT you have there, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Brian, welcome to the forum. I too am just getting back into the hobby after a 30 year break. I must say though that your first attempt at modeling far outclasses the first kit I cobbled together. Your work is excellent! The article you linked to was also very informative with some greats links. Thanks for sharing.

dsotm -

Welcome to Armorama and back to a great hobby. You'll find that there is no better place to share experiences, ideas, techniques, and your work than here at Armorama. Everyone is fantastic about helping and giving all the support you can ask for.
Really a terrific job on the "big cat". Outstanding detail and weathering work. I'm very anxious to see the SturmTiger and diorama.

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