Model Discussion Web Sites ???

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Count DeMoney - 06 Jun 2006 15:24 GMT

Other than Hyperscale and the discussion groups on FSM and Scale Auto,
are there any other decent model discussion groups out there? I have
tried the Yahoo stuff and find that to be very user "unfriendly".
Unfortunatly this group (rec.models.scale) seems to be going about 50%
OT and the other 50% are rants about how bad or overpriced certain
manufaturers are. I, for one, feel blessed we have the selection we do
and, yes, there are kits out there over $100 but there are also many
decent kits at very reasonable prices. It is 2006, not 1963.
Everything costs more. I still have a thirst for more model building
knowledge (tips & tricks) and discussions about things that are
actually getting built. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

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Ron Smith - 06 Jun 2006 17:33 GMT

What genre?

> Other than Hyperscale and the discussion groups on FSM and Scale Auto,
> are there any other decent model discussion groups out there? I have
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> knowledge (tips & tricks) and discussions about things that are
> actually getting built. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

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Count DeMoney - 06 Jun 2006 17:58 GMT

> What genre?

I build mainly WW 2 in a full variety of genre. I am working on a
Pearl Harbor project but I also have at least one car related item on
the bench. I usually work on up to 3 things at a time to allow
adequate rest between the paint / glue / repair, stages.

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Ron Smith - 06 Jun 2006 23:32 GMT

For ships www.modelwarships.com , www.steelnavy.com , armor
www.missing-lynx.com planes www.aircraftresourcecenter.com

>>What genre?
>
> I build mainly WW 2 in a full variety of genre. I am working on a
> Pearl Harbor project but I also have at least one car related item on
> the bench. I usually work on up to 3 things at a time to allow
> adequate rest between the paint / glue / repair, stages.

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Jeff Barringer - 07 Jun 2006 04:18 GMT

>> What genre?
>
> I build mainly WW 2 in a full variety of genre. I am working on a
> Pearl Harbor project but I also have at least one car related item on
> the bench. I usually work on up to 3 things at a time to allow
> adequate rest between the paint / glue / repair, stages.

Wait another 5 minutes and there will be another new "modelers
community" launched. Or, get a hosting account, a johnny insta-portal
and do it yourself ;)

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Don McIntyre - 06 Jun 2006 17:35 GMT

Try the discussion groups at:

www.aircraftresourcecenter.com
www.modelingmadness.com
Aussie Modeller.Com at http://www.network54.com/Forum/219149/

HTH

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Don McIntyre - 06 Jun 2006 21:45 GMT

I wrote:

> Try the discussion groups at:
>
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>
> HTH

That should be "Aussi Modeller International," sorry for any confusion.

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bluumule - 06 Jun 2006 17:44 GMT

Keep your eyes open...there will be an announcement of a new site which
I am putting together as we speak. It will be a bit different from the
rest and will be free of some of the things you mentioned that you
dislike. Hopefully it will set a trend in our hobby.

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kim - 06 Jun 2006 21:46 GMT

> Other than Hyperscale and the discussion groups on FSM and Scale Auto,
> are there any other decent model discussion groups out there? I have
> tried the Yahoo stuff and find that to be very user "unfriendly".
> Unfortunatly this group (rec.models.scale) seems to be going about 50%
> OT and the other 50% are rants about how bad or overpriced certain
> manufaturers are.

Quite right. You never see off-topic postings or flame wars in private
discussion groups :o)

(kim)

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TarokZA@gmail.com - 06 Jun 2006 21:53 GMT

For Armour, figures, dioramas, and aircraft try www.armorama.com
for general modelling try www.modelgeek.com
model ships try www.modelshipwrights.com

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