I'm sort of new

I have probably unsuccessfully built hundreds of kids ever since I was a kid. Everything was always sloppy. I have been here before too but never did I ever seriously contribute, nor did I ever post any of my "disasterpieces". I took a break due to personal issues and now I am starting to come back, only thing is...I don't know how to even begin to be a serious creator.

I would say I have the skill of a beginner even though I have built so many, maybe this time I will learn a thing or two and now that I can support myself supplies and kits can be had by walking a very short distance. I really like the Skylines I have seen here and I, at this point in time, wont even try to do the crazy custom things you guys do, those SAS kits look fantastic by the way.

I am excited to be here, cant wait to get started. Maybe you guys could throw some advice for someone such as myself that has done a lot but learned very little. I guess the phrase "Practice makes perfect" doesnt apply to me. Thanks. :p

Welcome back!

Well, one thing you can do is get clear window
cement, so you won't make a mess of the windows.
Also, you can get an airbrush instead of cans, which
can't get the same finish as an airbrush. It really
depends on what your problems are, Examples:
paint, glueing, fitment, etc. Please specify.
Thank you.

Start here:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=215864

Skills can be improved by using them...but I've seen a lot of modelers improve just by learning proven techniques while their skill basically stayed the same.

So...study the tutorials and don't cut corners when you try them...the trial and error has already been done for you...the tutorials are the result and are executed the way they are for that reason.

Cheers!

I must echo what veyron said. I read through the tutorials if I get in a jam. Most times they help.
The best advice I was ever given, by Bill Geary, was to do each and every part like it is a model unto itself. Since taking that advice from Bill my work gets better and better.
While not every kit you build is going to be perfect it will get better with each build.
Chris

And though I don't think you need to hear it, don't be afraid to mess up. Making mistakes and fixing are a better learning tool than doing it right the first time. If you read through the tutorials, like Veyron suggested, you will get a good idea of how to begin. Don't feel pressured to acquire an array of glues and paints just yet, either, a couple different glues and a half dozen paints can really get you started, the rest of the stuff will come with time.

just give it try. i learned my scratchbuilding skills by buying some styrene sheet and just trying it out, making stuff. then i began designing, using templates and such and building according to my drawings.

don't be afraid of experimenting, if you want to make a bodykit just try. there's no substitute for trying stuff out.

Thanks for the advice I have been reading the tutorials, and I have good ideas for later and whatnot. http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj04559box.gif

I was looking at this kit on HLJ, it's only $12 so I figure why not. Have any of you had any experience with it?

Oh and to specify, Suicidehummer, I pretty much have a problem with ever aspect of building and finishing. I guess I just go too fast when I build anything. I always use too much glue or slob on too much paint and I have never even painted a car body...I am too afraid of doing it wrong. hehe

Well I think I have found a project, it's a little wierd but I can't find any on here so heres my plan http://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj03371box.gif (1/24 Suzuki Escudo 1994)in black, lowered on a set of thesehttp://www.hlj.com/images/fuj/fuj19182.gif(1/24 18-in O.Z. Racing Super Tourismo Wheels). What do you guys think?

Hey, and welcome back to AF! :wink:
Just to let you know, HLJ doesn't let poeple to remote link their pics, so basically what we see is
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3529/207416er.jpg
so posting the links to the page you are talking about helps more.
Sounds like slowing down and planning a little more would help:wink:
I used to be like that and after slowing down I get good results

Steve