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    Post  Guest Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:35 am

    Hi Everyone this is Robert Grech from Kalkara. New to model making and however have been intereseted in the subject for many years. Trying to get "hand on" now and hoping to learn from this forum.

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    Post  Paul Salomone Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:51 pm

    Good afternoon Robert,

    We are very happy to know that you have finally found some time to dedicate to scale modelling, even more now that as you said - you would like to be hands on.

    What is your line of modelling - Aircraft, marine or Armoured Vehicles.

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    Post  in nannu pec Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:57 pm

    welcome Robert habib
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    Post  iCocker Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:19 pm

    Welcome Robert!

    You are invited aswell to join in at our clubmeetings [held every Wednesday at G'Mangia] or if you like or this March 9-11 come over to our expo which is going to be held at the Maritime Museum, Birgu ... walking distance from Kalkara!
    What is models you like to build?

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    Post  Guest Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:52 pm

    Thanks Ivan ... we already had an opportunity to meet and communicate through email even though this had nothing to do with scale modelling.

    Honestly I like anything military - mostly WW1,WW2 aircraft.

    Thanks to everyone for welcoming me to the forum.

    I am currently trying to set up some proper gear to get me started. Just got a badger 200-20 - looking for a compressor and accessories. Next step choose a test model probabbly an easy 1:48, paints etc.. and hopefully start testing.

    Any suggestions to sellers, reference materials / tips / reviews welcome.

    Great to get to know you.

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    Post  iCocker Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:51 pm

    Ooops did not regonise you Rob! How are you!
    Went to see the foto expo at St James, like it though there was a big mistake, the Libyan armoured vehicle is a BMP1 [I am currently building one] not a BTR as claimed!

    So for airbrush accessories try here http://www.airbrushsupplyonline.com/ and name us to get a good price, also try local shops they also get some good compressors!

    As for models 1:48 is a good start but do not start with aircraft those are very bad for your health, try figurines or AFVs [hear the flak attacks now] pirat

    Welocme Rob and feel free here!

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    Post  skyhigh Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:04 pm

    iCocker wrote:Ooops did not regonise you Rob! How are you!
    Went to see the foto expo at St James, like it though there was a big mistake, the Libyan armoured vehicle is a BMP1 [I am currently building one] not a BTR as claimed!

    So for airbrush accessories try here http://www.airbrushsupplyonline.com/ and name us to get a good price, also try local shops they also get some good compressors!

    As for models 1:48 is a good start but do not start with aircraft those are very bad for your health, try figurines or AFVs [hear the flak attacks now] pirat

    Welocme Rob and feel free here!

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    Hello Robert and wellcome to our forum....

    Please be free to choose what is your preference in modeling and don't let anybody to impress you ..... cheers

    But may I suggest that if you have a hart for wings , go for it ...

    I can suggest you to go directly to 1/48 ..try a simply 2 colour grey jet..

    now it's your choice to buy Italerie , Airfix.. or if you want we have a lot of cheaper second hand models , of course as kit parts not build....

    So again go as you like ..go wingy..... cheers
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    Post  Gordon Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:29 pm

    Welcome aboard Robert
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    Post  Wayne Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:45 pm

    Welcome Robert.

    As some of the others said, go with what you like but don't be afraid to experiment. I'm a wing-nut myself but have been known to dab a bit in figures and sports cars too.

    I definitely encourage you to come over to the clubhouse and look forward to meeting you. I myself am a relative newcomer to the club and I assure you that you'll be learning from the best!



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    Post  Ray Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:39 pm

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