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Old 06-26-2006, 01:09 AM
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Re: ~~Newbie Needs Help/Advice finished Honda Civic~~

If that's the case, the question should have been which kits have "poseable steering" (or "steerable front wheels"), and you'd have got more helpful answers.
And the answer is...well, it depends. US kit manufacturers (like Revell/Monogram and AMT/ERTL) seem to prefer a detailed steering assembly, so tires don't turn. Testors used to sell import kits under its own brand, and many of them do have poseable steering.

Japanese manufacturers traditionally include poseable steering (since the motorized model/toy period), but some don't, like Tamiya's 350Z kit which has two metal axis for the front and rear.

As for painting, you can use spray can and still be able to achieve a masterful finish. It just that it requires some getting used to. Those tips and tricks are detailed in FAQ and How-to section, so have a look.

Finally, welcome to car modeling and AF.
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