Good Evening all.

[Beanie]

Hi everyone,

I hope today finds you well and thanks for taking the time to read this.
I am a total newbie to plastic modelling with many things to learn and techniques to master.
My first model was the Tamiya F-22 (Christmas Present) which ended up looking a mess but I'll post up a picture anyway.

As you'll see it's not a bad start, I look forward to learning many things with you all.

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[The Smythe Meister]

We'll it's a warm "HELLO" From me
Don't know enough about aircraft building to give guidance,(more of an AFV builder really),
But there are a LOT of excellent guys on here who can point you in the right direction
Cheers,
Andy

[stillp]

Hi Andrew. That's certainly a great start!
Welcome to the forum.
Pete

[Andy the Sheep]

Welcome, Andrew.
Definitely yours is not a bad start and absolutely not a mess: the two tone gray camo looks properly shaded and the build is nice, too.:thumb2:
You should have seen my first model: the radial engine was glued outside its cover and this mainly because I didn't know there was an instruction sheet...:tongue-out3:. I think mine was the longest G50 ever seen! :rolling:
Andrea.

[Beanie]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
I'm sure to need hints and tips on the SU-33 I've just started.

[scottie3158]

Andrew,
It's a very warm welcome from me as well. Even though you do wingy things I will still speak to you :smiling:. I look forward to seeing you about.

[Jim R]

Hi Andrew
Welcome to the forum and the hobby. This is a great place to share the hobby. Your first model looks good to me. I hope you'll post your next build on the forum.
Jim

[Beanie]

Your wish is my command Jim.

This was my last "build" In this one I tried a little bit of everything and kinda screwed it all up.
I tried using Etched parts, tiny decals (without breaking them), panel washes, glossing then then matt clears and black basing.
It looks rubbish but the only way to learn is by making mistakes right?

And yes I tried glossing the canopy which was a silly mistake to make.

I'll make a proper build log with the SU-33 i've just started.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Andrew
That is a decent start to your modelling career. There are only two things to remember. First one is to have fun. The second is to only judge your results against your criteria. Hope to see more soon….

[yak face]

Welcome to the forum andrew , the f22 looks very good for a first build , not an easy subject either with the two tone grey scheme . Cheers tony

[eddiesolo]

Welcome to the madhouse, whatever skill set you have and whatever genre of models you like making, you will get great info and knowledge.

[Ian M]

Welcome to the forum.
For a first model I would say you did a fine job.

[spanner570]

A warm welcome Andrew.
Join in and have fun!

Ron

[Mark1]

Welcome,that's a really good start :thumb2:
Should've seen my first model..err actually no you shouldn't lol.

[boatman]

WELLCOME as im intrested into ships an planes so one common intrest there
chris