Hi i'm New!

[2quick4u]

Hi! i'm new to here!...My friend models cars and he let me try and i just fell inlove with modeling cars. Tamiya is the way to go is what i hear.!..anywayz i need some tips..and if you could help me that would be great. Whats a good car to start of with because i'm a noobie??..and sometimes in pics i see the cars on stands..when they are bieng painted..where can i get those..what type of paint do i use.. i really wanna get into this because it looks liek it is really fun..+ i have alot of patience..I was thinking of starting out with like a civic..something eally easy and small lol...well anywayz please help me out if u want to..TTYL guys

[Jay!]

Welcome to AF!

You just made the 26,000th post in this forum!

Check out the thread at the top of the forum labeled "FAQ." It should answer most of your questions.

[daggerlee]

Hi! And welcome

The Tamiya Beetle is a good starter's kit because of its simple suspension and build. Check the FAQ that jay made at the top of the forum, it should answer all your questions (for now at least ).

[2quick4u]

ahh thx alot guys.....lol screw copyed ps2 games when i can get car models lol!

[Stevie P]

Hello

[crab]

Hi 2Quick...

I know the FAQ says Tamiya kits are the best, and they rightfully are.

But may I suggest u try ur modeling skills on a crap Revell or Monogram kit first? Get the cheapest Revell kit u could get hold of, go to Wal-Mart and look for $4.99 kits. Like, don't even bother trying to make ur first kit look good, it never will unless u're some miracle modeler.

Use the body to try out all the different techniques like spraying, sanding, polishing, decals.... use it for testing, and when u feel comfortable with ur modeling skills, try ur hand at some simple Tamiy kits like the Honda Fit or Mini Cooper or somethin'

If u start off with expensive Tamiya kits, several years down the road, u'll look back and weap and feel sorry...

[2quick4u]

ahha yah...i'm getting a beatle...lol go me.....ha thx so much...

[kicker1_solo]

hey, welcome

the hot kit right now is the Acura Integra Type R (ITR), there seems to be a lot of us building it. It's a fun, simple, very nice kit to build. It's made by Revell, you might want to try that one.

And the stands that the cars are on when being painted, believe it or not are usually coat hangers.

[2quick4u]

ahh thx..so i also heard the WRX is easy to build...alot of the parts are already glued together is what i heard..so it's integra....beatle...or umm WRX..which 1 guys!?

[2quick4u]

OoooOO and i even have proof that the WRX is easy to build * is what this guy said * it's made by tamiya


Click here and scroll down to the bottom

[tonioseven]

Welcome to the wonderful world of AF!

[Midnight Racer]

Welcome to Af.Great to see another canadian on this board.

[2quick4u]

TY All

[flyonthewall]

Welcome.

I think any curbside (no engine) kit by Tamiya is fine for a beginner coz there are no fitment problems to worry about. Im not a fan of the 'simplistic' design for the WRX, as having a complete molded chasis is not as easy to paint as separte parts - it requires a steady hand or tricky masking to get it looking good. The 350z has this type of chassis too. I think the s2000 is a good one to go for as well as the new Celica which fit together so well and look fantastic.

[MX100]

hey man sup~!? u from BC~!? i am in Richmond~ nice to meet u~ there r couple of us that is from Vancouver on teh board too~ so thats great~
hehe newayz welcome to AF!