by Guest » June 26, 2020, 1:47 pm
Thanks for the information. Like I said, I have never built a complete resin model before but I do like a challenge. Since building my first kit in 1973 at 5 years old I have built a wide variety of models mainly in aircraft and ship categories although I also have a few armor and space vehicles. I have no problem sanding, filling, fixing warped parts, or even scratchbuilding new ones. I have worked with some resins and fiberglass over the years outside of modeling, so I'm well versed about the need for personal protection gear when working around these materials. I have seen some modelers commenting about their dislike of kits requiring a considerable amount of tweaking to complete. On the other hand, when I look at my collection I often have fonder memories of building short run kits that challenged or developed my modeling skills rather than some of those high-priced and superbly engineered kits I have had the pleasure of building over the years. I have never built a Sylvan kit as they seem geared toward train layouts. I'm currently considering purchasing a John Ericsson whaleback steamer kit from Iron Shipwright. It looks like there may be a photoetch detail set for this kit. Once again thanks for your replies!
Thanks for the information. Like I said, I have never built a complete resin model before but I do like a challenge. Since building my first kit in 1973 at 5 years old I have built a wide variety of models mainly in aircraft and ship categories although I also have a few armor and space vehicles. I have no problem sanding, filling, fixing warped parts, or even scratchbuilding new ones. I have worked with some resins and fiberglass over the years outside of modeling, so I'm well versed about the need for personal protection gear when working around these materials. I have seen some modelers commenting about their dislike of kits requiring a considerable amount of tweaking to complete. On the other hand, when I look at my collection I often have fonder memories of building short run kits that challenged or developed my modeling skills rather than some of those high-priced and superbly engineered kits I have had the pleasure of building over the years. I have never built a Sylvan kit as they seem geared toward train layouts. I'm currently considering purchasing a John Ericsson whaleback steamer kit from Iron Shipwright. It looks like there may be a photoetch detail set for this kit. Once again thanks for your replies!