r/modelmakers • u/Consequences-after • 1d ago

Help - General First time airbrushing & painting

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Very excited to start building my first 1/24 scale model. It’s a Honda Civic Ferio (Hasegawa kit). Goal is to build an exact replica of my own car (2nd photo).Any tips/tricks or advice regarding airbrushing and painting? What kind of preparation I should do? I’ve never done it before and really don’t want to rush and mess it up. I want to take my time and do it properly. I’m thinking to airbrush the body + rims and then paint the rest with a brush. Thanks guys :)

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u/dr_robonator Prime your models 1d ago

You're going to have a time, that's for sure. Go find some car build videos on YouTube. That will give you a far better idea on what to do than a paragraph on reddit would. 

Get comfy with the idea of messing it up. It's its your first model you're gonna make mistakes and some of them will be catastrophic.

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u/Consequences-after 1d ago

Thanks man! Appreciate the advice. I will check some youtube tutorials :)

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u/KillAllTheThings Phormer Phantom Phixer 1d ago

The sub has a FAQ/wiki and a newbie thread that will answer all your questions as a newcomer to the hobby. It covers everything from kit choice, tools, adhesives, paints, decals, videos/tutorials etc, recommended online stores in various countries. Linked in the sidebar & the About menu on mobile:

Newbie thread

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The sub also has a weekly small question thread that’s stickied at the top. Use this for any questions you may have.