So I started my first model...

and its a 96 ford cosworth, made by tamiya. but i didnt buy any paints and it asks for like 20 different colors. are all the colors really necessary? anyone ever done this car?

-steve

You do not need to use all colors for the first time
Colors you MUST have almost for any model:
-body color (any you choose)
-semi-gloss black
-flat aluminium
-chrome silver
-clear red
-clear orange
-german grey
-gun metal
-flat white or gloss white
other depends from particular kit

What all does it ask for? Sometimes it will ask for a color that is used to detail one tiny spot on the kit...

Originally posted by 95ser
and its a 96 ford cosworth, made by tamiya. but i didnt buy any paints and it asks for like 20 different colors. are all the colors really necessary? anyone ever done this car?

-steve

Just buy the basic's as it's your first kit. Not worth spending a truck load of money on paints etc and you decide you dont like building models

Originally posted by awaken1973

-semi-gloss black
Hehe, I need to fine a good cheap semi-gloss black. For some reasons the local stores only sell the 10ml bottles of X-18 and I go through them like candy. :( I wish they sold it in tubs like the 300ml thinner. ;)

Hehe, I need to fine a good cheap semi-gloss black

I like Tamiya paint but it's kinda expensive and some paints needed in very small quantity. We have it only in big bottles locally. I think to switch to Hubmrol for fine detailing, it's small and cheap.