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newbe
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:49 pm
by trower
HI ALL I'M simon 41 from blandford Dorset i have recently bought a stuart tank 1/6 scale from gary from basingstoke known as dog On here .I am new to this. i am looking forward to getting to know new people and make some new friends who can help me with hints and tips.first thing i need to do is look for a trolley to pull around this Big boys toys around .i am All so clueless how to upgrade parts on the tank. i am looking for mechanic basically For To help Me. i'm very looking forward to the next tankfest where i can show my tank with my son. who loves army tanks who is 5 and owns his own 116 scale tiger.looking forward to seeing you all guys soon cheers. MY nickname trower
Re: newbe
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:35 pm
by Plumbguy
Welcome to the forum Simon! I only just joined yesterday and it's been great so far, everyone on here is sooooo helpful.Regarding tank fest, I should be down there so I hope I see you there!
Re: newbe
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:11 pm
by Horses45
Hi and welcome along to the forum all mine are 1/16th scale but would love a 1/6th king tiger , but welcome and I'm sure some of the 1/6th guys can point you in the right direction

Re: newbe
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:32 pm
by PainlessWolf
Good Afternoon, Trower,
Welcome to the Forum. Books like this:
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Large-Scale-Arm ... /109109997 and sites like this:
http://www.armorpax.com/ will be a help as well as a lot of accumulated knowledge and helpful sorts here on the Forum. Make sure to take pics as you work on your Stuart. We love to chat and kick the virtual road wheels around here.
regards,
Painless
Re: newbe
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:26 am
by ALPHA
Welcome Trower.... man when you jump into the pool that this hobby might be referred to... you jump into the deep end
1/6th scale is HUGE and HEAVY

... the exception is your Stuart... They do have so many possibilities for detail though...
Enjoy your new adventure
ALPHA