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I want to get into car modelling

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  1. Jordan Ross

    Jordan Ross Formula Junior

    Nov 4, 2003
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    Austin
    Ive been looking at some car modelling forums lately, and Im starting to think that I have too much free time.
    Thing is, I dont have a clue where to start. I know fairly well what I want in an end result. I really like the idea of a 1/12 Lamborghini, but all of the plastic models I see are 1/24 or smaller. I dont think I could work with something that small without breaking it. 1/18 would be fine, and it would fit well with the pre assembled cars I have, but seeing as this would be my first model job I want to start with something bigger.
    So I guess my question is this:
    Where can I get a 1/12 or 1/18 plastic car model with interior, engine, moving wheels, possibly opening doors, etc.?
    Also, what would be your suggestions for cars to build?
     
  2. dretceterini

    dretceterini F1 Veteran

    Apr 28, 2004
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    There aren't many plastic kits of interesting cars in a larger scale. Most is 1/24th sxcale

    The limited series large scale resin kits, which have a lot of detail, are rather expensive, and you need some modelling skills to put them together properly.
     
  3. FarmerDave

    FarmerDave F1 World Champ
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    I found myslef in your spot about a year ago.... go to a hobby shop and find a kit, any size, 1:20 or 1:24 is small yes, but inexpensive. Select a kit which they have multiple copies of. Any kit that interests you. I did a C5R kit by Revell, I think 1:25. I hadnt touched a model kit since I was 12. Buy model glue, and each color that is listed on the box (the little vials are like $1 apiece.) Buy a can of Flat Black and Gloss Black spray paint, the cheaper the better, at WalMart or the like. These are the 2 colors you will use the most. Also but an xacto knife and a roll of small modeling masking tape, and a 10 pack of cheap small paintbrushes.

    Go to work. Think 5 steps ahead when paining, so you know where and when to mask.

    Why pick a kit they have multiple copies of? Because WHEN (not if) you fudge up the 1st kit, you can go buy the second kit, and the total youve spent on supplies and kits is still less than $50-$60.

    You will have double the decals, because they are indeed tricky, and double the parts. Even if you didn't ruin the parts from the first kit, you'll have muscle memory and knowledge of how the paint will flow onto the second set of parts.

    I promise that between trying to build the first kit by itself, then fixing or replacing the parts of the model with pieces you did a better job on, you'll end up with a finished model you'll be proud of.

    Then you'll say to yourself, "That was hard, and took alot of time. I should be doing something more productive." :) j/k, but I haven't done any models since.

    But I am proud of how it turned out, because I used the mistakes I made doing it the first time to make a kickarse model the second time, of good enough quality that it sits next to all my diecast and no one ever notices it didn't come out of the box looking that good. :)
     
  4. Jordan Ross

    Jordan Ross Formula Junior

    Nov 4, 2003
    601
    Austin
    Thanks for the advice guys.
    FarmerDave, do you have any pics of models that you have done?

    I was really hoping for a 1/18 or larger kit but ah its all the same anyways.
    I was eyeing a Pocher kit on ebay a while back, but Id be better off waiting a few years for one like that.
     

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