New to the hobby

[fraggle]

Hello! I am 25 years old and my name is Paul.

Just wanted to say that I am new to the hobby, and can't wait to get started!

I am going to read into the FAQ's and how to get started thread, and hopefully, I will be able to build models 1/2 as beautiful as the ones I have seen on here so far!

[Hiroboy]

Welcome to AF, hope to see your work soon

[Lambo003]

WELCOME TO AF!

[fraggle]

Originally Posted by Hiroboy

Welcome to AF, hope to see your work soon

Thanks! It seems that the "Getting started in the hobby" pdf is no longer working...Anyone have a copy they could send my way?
Thanks!

Just got through the FAQ, and am ready to get to work. I think I want to model my current car! A subaru WRX!

[CZ-R]

Originally Posted by Hiroboy

Welcome to AF, hope to see your work soon

Me too! There's a ton of great info here... In addition to the FAQ's, I highly recommend spending some time looking through a lot of the threads in the 'completed & in progress' thread. There's all kinds of useful tips, tricks & links in here...

[fraggle]

Originally Posted by CZ-R

Me too! There's a ton of great info here... In addition to the FAQ's, I highly recommend spending some time looking through a lot of the threads in the 'completed & in progress' thread. There's all kinds of useful tips, tricks & links in here...

I am trying to find a thread that lists all the materials and tools that I should purchase before starting. Any ideas?

[Hiroboy]

Originally Posted by fraggle

I am trying to find a thread that lists all the materials and tools that I should purchase before starting. Any ideas?

All the tools I have are listed here: http://www.spc.org.uk/tools/index.html
But they are collected and bought over a 5 year period, so done go out and get everything.
Here are my basics :
Small Brushes
Sanding Sticks
Blue Tack
Cocktail sticks
Paints (Enamel)
Spray Cans (as as when you need them)
Hobby Knife
Side Cutters
Masking tape
Cutting Paste
Polish
White Glue (Micro Kristal Clear)
Super Glue
Plastic Glue
Tweezers

More advanced
Airbrush and Compressor
Putty
more But can't think.......

[fraggle]

Originally Posted by Hiroboy

All the tools I have are listed here: http://www.spc.org.uk/tools/index.html
But they are collected and bought over a 5 year period, so done go out and get everything.
Here are my basics :
Small Brushes
Sanding Sticks
Blue Tack
Cocktail sticks
Paints (Enamel)
Spray Cans (as as when you need them)
Hobby Knife
Side Cutters
Masking tape
Cutting Paste
Polish
White Glue (Micro Kristal Clear)
Super Glue
Plastic Glue
Tweezers

More advanced
Airbrush and Compressor
Putty
more But can't think.......

What should I get to start with?

[MPWR]

Liquid glue w/ brush
Hobby knife (Xacto or similar)
sanding sticks
side cutters

Any decent LHS (local hobby store) should have these basics. Get yourself a kit, and then determine what you'll need in paint/brushes.

Good luck- and don't be afraid to ask questions (after you've reviewed the FAQ's, as many here will remind you!)