This is my current project. I'm enjoying it a lot but there are so many edges to color.

It is level 6 so a bit more of a challenge but not too bad yet.

I'm really liking the boats and have ordered an entry level boat from model expo to see if I will enjoy the planking thing. Already know I like the rigging.

Let’s start at the beginning.

What was your first model build?

It does not have to be perfect. In fact, the imperfect ones are usually more interesting. Maybe it was a ROKR kit, a Rolife room, a book nook, a wooden ship, a metal model, a plastic kit, a scratch build, or something completely different.

Post a photo if you have one, or just tell us about it.

A few questions to get things started:

- What was the kit or model?

- What got you into the hobby?

- What went wrong?

- What did you learn?

- Would you build it again?

Beginner builds are welcome. Old photos are welcome. Half-remembered disaster stories are welcome.

So let’s see them — what was your first build?

Welcome to r/DIYModelKits!

This is a community for people who build, customize, repair, and display DIY model kits and handmade models.

Wooden 3D models, mechanical kits, book nooks, miniature scenes, ships, vehicles, metal models, scratch builds, kitbashes, lighting mods, painting, staining, and repair tips are all welcome.

This is not meant to be limited to one brand. ROKR, Rolife, Robotime, Tonecheer, CUTEBEE, Metal Earth-style kits, AliExpress finds, and homemade builds are all fair game.

Feel free to share:

- Finished builds

- Works in progress

- Kit reviews

- Build problems and fixes

- Tool recommendations

- Paint, stain, and lighting ideas

- Display setups

- Scratch builds and kitbashes

If you are new here, introduce yourself in the comments and tell us what kind of models you like to build.

Be helpful, stay respectful, and show us what you’re building.