Re: new boy

raven · Post by **raven** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:12 pm

hi guys
i have just signed up bought my first tank a month ago a tiger 1 and have done a bit of a paint job on it not as good as ive seen here will post some pics soon

tiger205 · Post by **tiger205** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:25 pm

hi raven and welcome to the loony bin. i'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of youre Tiger, it doesnt matter if you think its not as good as some here, as long as youre happy with it thats the main thing, on here we dont worry how good it is, the most important thing to us, is you enjoy youre time here, and have fun,

Tony

FireflyKeith · Post by **FireflyKeith** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:02 pm

Hi raven welcome to the forum, like Tony said it doesnt matter if you think its not as good as some on here its all about enjoying the hobby, and like me once you start reading some of the tips on here it wont be long before you can tackle some of the more tricky modifications

BIGMIG · Post by **BIGMIG** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 pm

Hello raven,
Just wanted to say hello and welcome to the forum.The tiger is a fine tank and a good starting choice.

BIGMIG

Ex_Pat_Tanker · Post by **Ex_Pat_Tanker** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:35 pm

Hi Raven,
Don't worry about how bad you think your paint job is, there's plenty of guys here who are willing to help - whether its practical tips or breaking out the reference books and advising on colours and patterns, etc.
I'm busy humiliating myself on this thread for instance:

http://www.rctankwarfare.com/Forums/ind ... 817.0.html

I would recommend getting an airbrush (with a compressor, rather than can based propellant) if you don't have one already, and start out with acrylic paints - I find them much more forgiving to spray than enamels, and a good dose of ammonia-based window cleaner will remove anything that you're not happy with - where as brushed enamel tend to build up and smother finer details. I'm sure others here would disagree, but thats just my experience as a guy who was totaly new to painting 1/16th scale models no more than 8 months ago.

Anyway - welcome!
Mart

[ICE]monkey · Post by **[ICE]monkey** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:37 pm

welcome to THE site raven
regards,ice

Mezzerik · Post by **Mezzerik** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:40 am

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!!! Ummmmm...ok! Have fun while your here.

Mezz

raven · Post by **raven** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:13 am

thanks for the warm welcome guys

raven · Post by **raven** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:30 pm

this is my tiger still have bit more to do

fv432 · Post by **fv432** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:03 pm

welcome Raven thought you said your painting and weathering skills werent up to much

That Tiger sure looks good from where im sitting

Kind Regards Rob