Hi! New to this community. I just started building models and started with Airfix’s quickbuilds to see if I was interested in models. I would believe it is probably a cheaper option to dip my toes in before getting more equipment to do this. I am currently working on Airfix’s Starter Set - Aston Martin DB5 (A55011). I will probably finish the gloss on it tomorrow and can’t wait to build more. If anyone has any beginner friendly recommendations please feel free to share. [:)]
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Welcome!
Gary
Welcome [snWcm]
Welcome. Do you want to build primarily sports cars? Good idea to start with simpler kits with low parts count. If you want to move on to more sophisticated builds I’ll have some suggestions - as will others - but would like to know what you want to build. And be sure to share pics of your completed build!
Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard.
Stay safe.
Jim [cptn]
Welcome to the hobby and welcome to the forum, Anna! I look forward to seeing your build.
If I have any advice for you, it’s to have a look in the Autos forum, too. You’ll see a lot of great builds and great tips for finishing car models, to get that nice glossy finish.
Best regards,
Brad
I am pretty open to anything. I am just currently interested in doing cars than making a military vehicle. I don’t care what kind of car it is, it does not have to be a sports car. I am currently working on the Tamiya 1/24 1966 Model Volkswagen 1300 Beetle (photos added). I recently bought the Arii Owners Club 1/32 11 1958 Daihatsu Midget to try out, still being shipped.
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Thank you for the recommendation! I’ll have to check it out [:D]
For your first few models, I would not spend a lot of money. I would suggest going to a model show/contest. In addition to getting inspiration, almost all shows have a flea market where you will see older kits. These will be a bit less detailed than current kits They will allow you to develop basic skills.
I might recommend the classic car kits from Monogram or Johan. They are good fits, acuracy and details then the contempory models of the time. look for them at shows or google them online.
Last, find and join a local clubs. Most will have a membership of various skill level, and there will be experts willings to help novices.
Examples incllude severai versions of the Mercedes 500 and 540 series, several Dusenbergs, Lincoln, Cadillacs, Rolls Royce and Packards.
Hi Anna!
Welcome to the forums! Building model cars can be a lot of fun for sure.that is how I started to really get into the Hobby. I built primarily boats and ships till the 3in1 car kits came out. Never looked back. Welcome again T.B.
Hello and welcome Anna. That’s great you’re giving this great hobby a go. If you are looking for beginner friendly kits I would recommend Tamiya kits. Great instructions and you will have minimal seam or flash issues. My first 5 builds when I started were Tamiya… allowing me to learn the build process, and assemble the kit with little to zero issues. Again, welcome and don’t hesitate to ask questions… there is a lot of experience and talent here. Looking forward to seeing your builds.
One small bit of advice… Review the entire instructions manual before you begin the build. It allows you to highlight or make notes of certain steps or instructions. That way you don’t miss it and then have to struggle or dismantle the build to fix it. I use a yellow highlighter and red pen when I review the manual to capture those small or semi-hidden steps 
. Have fun!!
Welcome aboard @Anna. Glad to have you here.
Don (aka missleman) has it right about not spending a whole lot of money at first. Getting the techniques down is what is important at first and then the more comforatable you get with the processes the better your results will be when you’re ready to add more aftermarket stuff and move on to the more expensive kits.
Lookinig forward to seeing your work.
Joe
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Welcome Anna! This forum will be here to support you and to answer any questions that you have. Scale modeling is the best hobby. I’ve been modeling for over 50 years!
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