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Hey guys!  I'm from the Pittsburgh area...thanks for the add!  I am new to DETAILED model building!  I have built tons of models back in the 80's when I was a kid but I have never painted one...I mainly glued them together, displayed them for a while and then played with them until they were destroyed!  Now that I am 50+ I have decided to try my hand at building some models with detail and realism!  I am assembling tools and supplies now and I plan to get to my first build this fall!  My first kits will be the AMT 1971 Mach 1 and the Revell 71 Boss that I am going to build as exact replicas to my actual 1971 Mach 1 Mustang!  After that, I don't know...I might build some Lambo's, maybe some Mack Trucks and some military planes!  I already have the 2 1971 Mustang kits and I also have a 1/48 F18 Top Gun jet in my budding stash!  Anyway, thanks for the add and don't mind me if I ask too many questions...I am just learning the tricks of the trade!

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As a fellow PA resident I welcome you.   If you are just getting back and assembling tools and paint....the first thing you will need is a dedicated work space with good  lighting and a comfy chair. 

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I got a decent space...I converted my gun/vintage audio workstation into a model building bench now!  LOL

 

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Welcome to the forum, Barry.  I am located just South of you, near Morgantown, WV.  Did you know that there is a model contest in Pittsburg this weekend?

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2 hours ago, Nacho Z said:

Welcome to the forum, Barry.  I am located just South of you, near Morgantown, WV.  Did you know that there is a model contest in Pittsburg this weekend?

I didn’t know that!  I may have to check it out!  I’m in Latrobe so it’s only about 40 miles away!

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Welcome Barry! Barely got your foot in the door and already got a tip on a show. Hope you make it and have a good time. Many excellent modelers here, and many categorized forums to view, pick up tips and info. Waiting to view some of your posts.

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1 hour ago, RocketFoot said:

I didn’t know that!  I may have to check it out!  I’m in Latrobe so it’s only about 40 miles away!

It is the Three Rivers Automodelers show in Castle Shannon on Sunday.

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10 hours ago, GLMFAA1 said:

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here's the show flyer, welcome to the forum.

Just 100 miles from the home of Rolling Rock!

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Theme is Vantastic!  Another plus...I used to like vintage Vans/street vans.  I used to own a cool 1977 Dodge van!  That's another model I'll have to add to my stash!

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Welcome to the forum Barry. May I suggest you start with the AMT mustang kit to get you back in the hobby, when you get to the revell kit you'll find a somewhat more pleasing experience. A lot of knowledgeable people here ready to help.

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