building first ever kit, advice required

[jas xjr]

will be doing my first ever kit tomorrow and was wondering what scale to start with. would a larger kit be any easier? 1:24 or 1:32 . they are both cars.

[jas xjr]

i sell the kits in my shop , so i f i manage to do a passable job i could use them for display. not really into planes unfortunately but might give one a go. i sell airfix and revell so my choice is a little limited.

[jas xjr]

T89 Callan said:

Take your time and most importantly let everything dry properly before you move on.

Also take time to read the instructions and spend extra time filing and scraping the moulding burrs of the plastic as these look crap if you leave them on.

Finally if building a car model go down to halfords and buy a spray can of the correct colour rather than use model paint for the shell, it just seems to add some authenticity and gives a good finish.

I'd start with a 1/24th or 1/18th scale kit as the generally look better and are easier to build.

This is the best model car I have done and it took a long time to do it properly including fully detailed engine suspension and interior.



it's a 1/24th Tamiya kit BTW

good work there sir!

thanks for the advice which i have ignorned.have chosen an airfix mk1 escort 1:32 , simply because i like mk1 escorts. think i might need some more tools though, i have tweezers , a stanley knife and some of those emery boards women use on their nails. will post a pic if it loks half decent

[jas xjr]

shindha said:

I thought you was building one like this:

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how are you getting on with the westie? Started this kit but it's really fiddly, will have a few beers and have another go in a bit