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Hello from Idaho US

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Hello, my name is Nathan. I live in Meridian ID. Been modeling on and off all my life. Started as a kid making Revell car models. I started collecting 1/6 scale wwii figures about 10 years ago, and quickly got into 1/6 scale wwii models. I have build a Jeep, Panzer II and Sherman. All Dragon models. I scratch built a full interior and engine for the Panzer II, scratch built an engine for the jeep and added lots of details to each.

I have been out of the hobby a few years, and decided to start looking again. I found 1/16 rc tanks and decided that was a more manageable scale (the 1/6 tanks are expensive and huge!)

I bought a Taigen Tiger I Early kit. Been working thru it and referencing threads here, and I thought I would sign up. Thanks for the inspiration! I am sure I will have some questions.
-Nathan
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Welcome aboard and great introduction. If you’ve been away from the hobby for a while you’ll be impressed by the improved electronics. Tiger tanks are my favorite.
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Post by Son of a gun-ner »

Hello and welcome to the forum Mr orntar :wave:

Yeah, 16th does seem to be more manageable, even though 6th is so desirable.

Your chosen entry level kit is a very good one to start with :thumbup:

For me, the Tiger 1 is my second favourite WW2 tank.

Enjoy the forum, even more so now you can ask questions ;)
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A commendable model-making CV there, Nathan :thumbup: Welcome, and feel free to pose any questions you wish. While you're about it, you could also post a few pics of your past handiwork, if you have the inclination. :D Don't feel you have to though: words on their own are good enough :)
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Thanks all! I have all the photos from the builds. Maybe the show off forum?
-Nathan
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Welcome Orntar! I remember the name from several 1/6th boards I belonged to for years. You will have a lot of fun here, this is a great group of Tankers here.
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mutt71 wrote:Welcome Orntar! I remember the name from several 1/6th boards I belonged to for years. You will have a lot of fun here, this is a great group of Tankers here.
Thanks, yea, thats me. I remember you around too!
-Nathan
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Welcome,its a good forum with plenty of info and tips even though I see you have good experience.
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Welcome Nathan, you'll find friendly, helpful folks here. :thumbup:

You got a pretty impressive 1/6 collection. Perhaps you would share some photos of your work.

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Yes, here is the first.

WWII 82nd AB ¼ ton truck

I am still getting the photos together for the Sherman and Pzr II. Thanks!
-Nathan
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