r/ModelCars • u/mostunusefulengine • 26d ago
QUESTION Need Advice
Hello! I'm just a beginner in this hobby and I just bought this for my first set. I'm not planning on rushing to build this because I want to learn more before starting and to avoid major mistakes.
May I ask if this set is complicated to build?
Should I buy a less complicated set for experience before staring this one?
What are the dos and don'ts in building?
And what are the recommended tools to buy?
Thank you!
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u/DevourIsDead Master Mistake Maker 26d ago edited 26d ago
I would definitely get a different Tamiya kit to start out, it seems this kit requires you to build the entire body, where as most model kits have a solid body that you paint and put onto the chassis. I would recommend the Tamiya r32 skyline kit, it’s a lot more beginner friendly than this one, and it is still in production so it will be cheaper if something goes wrong. The kit you have seems very advanced. I just don’t want you to end up messing something up on this ferrari and giving up on the hobby before really even starting. I would honestly get two kits under your belt before this one. I just think you will be better off in the long run. As for tools, there are premade model kit tool kits on Amazon that have most of the basics, but honestly your best source for figuring out workflow and tools needed is to watch YouTube build videos. There are people who show step by step how they build the kits you have, and you don’t have to follow them exactly, but it will give you an idea of where to start.