Well, I've finally manned up and decided to get a start on scale modeling, which I wanted to do for years but never had the time to do so. However, I have no idea at all on what models are good for beginners, what I need to buy, etc. So if any of you are into this kind of thing, can you tell me where to start out and point me in the direction of some good beginner guides? No prior experience at all.
I'd prefer military models (1/35th AFVs or 1/72 planes, whatever), but I guess beggars can't be choosers.
I started with tank models
All you actually need is a shitload of patience.
I started with various basic planes, WW2 fighters mostly, you can get those just about anywhere. Tank tracks are a pain in the arse to get onto the wheels, but I last made anything 2 years ago so it could have just been me then.
Bigger models need more paint, and if you spill any it will never come off, I spilt silver paint all over my desk when I was making a Douglas DC-3 and it's still shiny.
They're usually all around the same price and the instruction are easy to follow, most model companies have a difficulty indicator on the side, so don't go starting with a stealth bomber with accurate interior and engines or you'll be in trouble.
Starter models usually include poly cement and some paints.
I used to do 1/72 scale tanks, they were good fun and pretty easy to do.
1/1 all the way boi
Some modeling glue/cement and some cutters. And a lot of paint.
I started off small with 2/1 models. All gotta start somewhere
Iterali models do a good selection of 1/35 military vehicles. Quite simple too, but they do not fit together well.
I think Tamiya models sell the best kits, accurate, lots of options, they fit together well. The figures are fantastic, so are the vehicles. But they are quite complicated.
Both are expensive.
Airfix did a good range of 1/32 figures before the went bust. I've also come accross some good kits from Revell and Trumpter.
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Acrylic paints are better than oil paints. I think they give a better finish.
You will need some white spirit or something to clean your brushes. Revell make a good cheap reliable cement.
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And, MATT Black 33 paint is all you need for painting parts black. I bought a Black 85, The instructions suggested so, and it was pretty much the same as the 33. Waste of £1.10.
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