My Skyline GT-R Z-Tune kit build (W.I.P.)

[BULLITT Rich]

Kitch88 said:

Wow that looks great and seems like good fun!!

I got a tiny build-your-own-murcielago at christmas see here, it was great fun (albeit easy) assembling that.

Didnt wanna make a new topic so I hope you dont mind me asking a few questions here:

• How much did that one cost and can you recommend any kits for absolute beginners?
• What tools and equipment do you need?
• How much time would it take, generally speaking, from start to finished product?

Thanks

Well, pretty much what Firecracker said, Tamiya kits are, in my opinion, the best all rounder, the quality is excellent and the parts all fit together without any trouble. That said though, the kit that got my back into building model kits was the 'Dambusters' AVRO Lancaster by Airfix, this was a brilliant kit.

As far as tools, well I buy tools as I think I'll need them, a craft knife is a definite must! My kit is very basic in comparison to some, same as with everything, you can go mad with the tools but if you're only just starting out (again?) then just some basic tools are all you'll need for now.

Same again with the time scale, Firecracker got it spot on, it takes as long as you're willing to put into it. I find it a good way to relax because I can concentrate purely on the build which takes my mind off anything that may be bothering me. Some people start but get bored after a day or two, others rush the build. I would say, to get an excellent finish on a kit you have to spend about a month. There's no rush and if you're going to go build one, you might as well get it to look as good possible

Edited by BULLITT Rich on Friday 17th July 23:40