Lancaster

[Thorbrand]

Like you I've only recently got back into modelling, and it definitely pays off to build a few kits first before moving on to something a bit more complex, you will inevitably want to try out new techniques as and when you discover them. I would suggest looking at some of the fine finished aircraft builds on the forum to get an idea of what can really be achieved once you reach a certain skill level. Things I use now like decal fix, clear gloss varnish, masking tape, needle nose tweezers, model filler, all things I never used as a young'un they take some practice to get used to. I'm a brush painter but i know from other posts on the forum, moving on to spraying (if you are completely new to it) is quite a jump and requires a fair amount of practice so if you're going to practice then kits like the airfix spitfire, or mitsubishi zero are simple to build, cheap and if you really mess it up then it's not the end of the world, but if you went out and spent £40 on say a 1:48 scale bomber and fudged it, that's a lot of work to re-do.

[Guest]

Thanks Thorbrand, there is a lot to learn.

Just picked up this set for £20 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary set

http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/special-offers/25-off-gift-starter-sets/battle-of-britain-75th-anniversary-gift-set.html

[rickoshea52]

Thanks Thorbrand, there is a lot to learn.

Just picked up this set for £20 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary set
http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/spe...-gift-set.html

Funnily enough I bought the same one from TKMaxx last week. You get four new tool kits in that box so you have great value for money.

[Thorbrand]

That's a nice selection, wow TKMaxx , I never considered they would sell airfix kits. I'm currently doing a Hawker Hurricane Mk1 with the new tooling and it's definitely a nice kit so far, one of the better 1:72 kits with a good amount of detail for that scale. I got the RAF bomber re-supply set for xmas http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/bomber-r...-set-1-72.html which is good but that means I'm going to have to build a diorama and get a bomber for that one! then there's the question of where do I put it ? I'm going to wait a while before I do that since it's a more complex set up. It's very easy to get into the habit of buying loads of kits but i would advise some restraint else you may end up with a mountain of unfinished work, I try not to have more than three stocked up at any one time.

[Pikeman]

welcome to the forum Dave,everybody on here is great so you will get loads of tips and help if needed.
look forward to seeeing your builds