Going to get into modeling! have some questions!

Hello all! first post here! :) Ive seen some black cars that are REALLY nice and REALLY shiny, how do i do get the paint to be so shiny? 2ndly, how hard would it be to say put together a 360sypder tamiya model? i know patience is the key thing here....and also, does tamiya by any chance make ATV models? :confused: Thanks!!!!!!!

Welcome to AF :wave:
feel free to check out the FAQ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t63623.html), it answers a lot of questions that newcomers have.
the 360 spyder shouldn't be too hard for you, give it a shot. :)
and I'm not sure about the ATV

Welcome to our wonderful world:)
Please fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride:D

welcome...to the odd and quirky world of AF. :wave: before you get started, you must first do one simple thing.

BOW DOWN TO PMAN!!
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=638267

anyways, consult the FAQ for the simple things, and have fun!:D :D

The FAQ is awesome.

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To get a high shine, you need to Primer, Paint and Polish. Chances are, your first model wont look its best, but you will improve.

Welcome to the wonderful world of AF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Practice makes perfect. everyone has their own recipe for a show shine. primer, paint, polish with a couple wet sands inbetween seems to be the most popular. also the best thing you can do to help your modeling is to come to this website for tricks tips and techniques.

Hello all! first post here! Ive seen some black cars that are REALLY nice and REALLY shiny, how do i do get the paint to be so shiny? 2ndly, how hard would it be to say put together a 360sypder tamiya model? i know patience is the key thing here....and also, does tamiya by any chance make ATV models? Thanks!!!!!!!

My advice is don't build your favorite cars first, build a few cheap kits to get your skills going and develope your technique for painting.:)