I am going to go buy my first model right now!

I feel like a little kid!! i will tell what i got when i get back but right now i don't know which car off my list i am going to get. :D

Cool. I am happy for you. Remember though, once you start you won't be able to stop.:D :D

I am now the proud owner of a
Porsche 911 Carrera
http://www.hlj.com/images/tam/tam24196box.gif

Cool, no one has that here!
Usual updates required! Including pics!

Great choice.

Originally posted by Guiddy
Cool, no one has that here!
Usual updates required! Including pics!

well in that case

FIRST UPDATE!

If you are a lover of full engine detail look elswhere. The only egine detail is the single sided section that is a part of the floor pan section. If your a fan of full detail interior, and suspension and can over look the lack of engine detail this is your car. The body is molded grey and has a few swirl marks but i havn't been able to find any mold lines....yet
All parts except the rims, tires, and windows are molded grey plastic.

Can't wait to get the supplies together so i can start on this puppy :D

I believe the mold lines run up the top of the front wings!
There will be some!

you are correct sir i just found them two lines run from the start of the head lights, up the windshield support bar, over the roof and out the back bumper. Whats the best way to deal with these things??

If they are bad, which on Tamiya's they usually aren't, I take an x-acto knife and get the major stuff. Then I sand it off with some 600-1000 grit wet and dry paper. Then I give the whole model a once over lightly with the 2000. You primer should fill in the very small scratches nicely.

I still haven't mastered getting rid of these lines. I have a very faint line on my S2000. But I'm getting better. :D

A set of needle files would a ge a good but cheap investment. I use these to do mine, as you can deal with the corners well.
The smooth off with 800 grade papers. You don't need to go any finer because you want the primer to grip the plastic.

i plan to reread your post on car bodies when i get back from school. :)
i think i saw needle files at my local hobby shop.

Nice model to kick off with :) :)