Hi! New Modeler here!

Hi guys,

After looking around at the models people post here, I've decided to give modelling a try! Tomorrow I'll be going out to purchase a kit to get started. Beforehand, I just have a few questions,

What kits should I look at for beginners? I'm thinking of Fujimi curbsides.

I'm also pretty low on money, so what are the basic essentials required to complete a nice model?

Are there any types of cars that are easier to build? e.g. Skylines, Silvias, etc?

How long should building a kit, e.g. painting, etc take?

If someone could answer these questions, it would be great!

Thanks!

Cheers,
Tim

Hi guys,

After looking around at the models people post here, I've decided to give modelling a try! Tomorrow I'll be going out to purchase a kit to get started. Beforehand, I just have a few questions,

What kits should I look at for beginners? I'm thinking of Fujimi curbsides.

I'm also pretty low on money, so what are the basic essentials required to complete a nice model?

Are there any types of cars that are easier to build? e.g. Skylines, Silvias, etc?

How long should building a kit, e.g. painting, etc take?

If someone could answer these questions, it would be great!

Thanks!

Cheers,
Tim


Hi Tim,

welcome here !

In my opinion you should start with a Tamiya model, as they offer a very good fit and no bad surprises as some other brands could bring.
If you don't expect to build a precise model you may be able to find a cheap one in a local store.
try to avoid racing cars with a lot of decals for a first build. That could become a nightmare for a newby !

Concerning material, you won't be able to work easily without a modelling knife (scalpel), glue and brushes and paints of course.
can paint for the body will be the best way to process (except if you have an airbrush but I guess not)

What could be interesting to have is compound and sand paper to work on the body.

Time is another question... Hard to answer, it depends on the way you wil achieve your model, adding details or not, the way you will improve the result if you choose to work on the paint to get the best result possible, and I have to say it can also depend on your skills and eventual problems or mistakes.

I think that one week is a reasonable delay to achive a good model for a beginner.


That's my opinions and thoughts, other members will surely bring theirs.


Happy modeling
Phil

If you can find it, the Tamiya Porsche GT-2 Road Version "Club Sport" is a great starter. It is a curb side, but is still has a fair amount of detail. It also has very smooth body panels that don't have too many awkward angels, so it is a good starter for practicing wet sanding and polishing with Micro Mesh if you wish.

It was a kit that was recommended to me by a hobby shop when I first started, and I loved it.
Here's a link to a site that has the kit. I'm sure you can order it at your local shop, its still popular and in production:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10022667

I would try a Tamiya kit if possible.As already stated the fit of parts is excellent so you'll have no surprises when building it.I would also try to get something that you actually like.That way you'll want to build it and more importantly finish it.My advice would be something without an engine and something with no opening panels.That way you can concentrate on getting a nice finish on the body and the interior alike.