Rick Stone

And still trying to figure out how to put an image in my post!....

Just recently joined the forums and have been perusing some of the work here. Like probably a lot of you, I was a big fan of the Revell line of 1/32 WWII fighters when I was a kid. Fast-forward 40-something years, and not much has changed. Still a fan, but nowadays there's so many options when it comes to paint and accessories. And information at your fingertips! I was having a hard time deciding what to build first. I wanted something relatively easy, paint-wise. But not a bare-metal finish, that's beyond my skill level at this point. I stumbled across an F4F-4 on ebay for a decent price and grabbed it. Will be building straight out of the box, no accessories, but maybe some aftermarket decals. Just got the kit today, and need to wrap up the 1/48 Zero I have in work before starting the Wildcat, so more to follow..... Will gladly accept any comments and suggestions from the members as it progresses! https://i.postimg.cc/brXKCBn7/20220707-140630.jpg

What wonderful work! I just wish I had an adequate superlative to describe it. "Wonderful" really falls short of properly describing this project!

It already made a visit a few years ago, but the only choice for me would be the Martin Mars...... which is for sale, by the way! https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/211133929/1945-martin-jrm3-mars-piston-amphibious-slash-floatplanes

As I get back into the hobby, I'm currently working on a 1/48 A6M5. I'm eyeballing the Tamiya 1/32 version. Besides the add-ons you mentioned, is this OOB? Spectacular work!

Just getting back into the hobby, and I am utterly amazed at the quality of the builds I see here. I doubt I'll live long enough to develop skills on par with what some of the folks here have, but I sure enjoy looking at them all.

Hi, I'm Rick, and I'm from the middle of Oklahoma. Just found out about this website accidentally while looking for some info on a 1/32 scale model. Back in the day, I used to love the Revell 1/32 WW2 series, and probably built most of them. Now, after a 40+ year hiatus from the hobby, I'm getting back into it, and my love of the larger scale models has not waned. Just trying to learn all the new paints available out there, and get better at airbrushing before attempting another big scale kit. Looking forwad to exploring this website and picking y'alls brains.