Starting modeling again...

I was an avid modeler in my younger years. Mainly airplanes, but also Tamiya's F1 cars. I've been collecting several* kits over the last few year with the intention to start again 'soon'.

So for starters, I started practicing airbrushing on some inexpensive kits. With a bit of patience and practice I should manage that.

Still some questions though:
- What kind of glue is normally used building kits? I ask this because I see people happily cutting suspension arms and attach them again with no apparent structural problems

- How do you glue Photo Etched items or whitemetal for that matter?

Advise is appreciated! (By the way, I'm living in Europe)





*) Most of Tamiya's 1/20 McLarens, the 1/12 Mp4/6, Lotus 49, Jordan 191

From our car modeling FAQ:

What kind of glue should I use? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=578992#post578992)

How do I attach photo etched parts? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?postid=579002#post579002)

Photoetch:
http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/Photoetch/pe.htm
Painting:
http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/Primer/primer.htm
http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/PerfectPaint/paint.htm

HTH
Alex

Also useful:

http://www.scalewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Thanks for the pointers guys! Are there specific brands that some of you would advise?

Anything you find here is just fine :thumbsup: http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/