New to modelling, need advice

[Guest]

also i think i need to narrow down what model type to do more of. to be honest, most of them interest me ( military, aircraft, sci fi, cars)

[aaron]

Hey Aaron, i can suggest if you want to try a tank after your aircraft, tamiyas old panzer 2 is very cheap and has great fit. I got one delivered from hongkong for $15 NZd including the kit. It has great decals and i think a nice introduction to modelling afvs.Welcome to the forum.

[aaron]

What type of tamiya paint did you get? Acrylic or enamel?

[Guest]

i got acrylic Tamiya

for me i think its just easier at this point.

Yeah im definitely keen to try a tank. will see what the local hobby store has in stock today. i really want to keep the ball rolling so to speak, so will get something cheap today, then next week my partner wants to buy me something a bit bigger for my birthday. i might get something a little step up and a few more bottles of paint. it doesnt really help i dont have much room in this house to make the models ( using the side of my study desk, trying not to get glue and paint on my books lol) but, the time flew by while i was working on the Yak yesterday.

[Guest]

Hi! Welcome to the Forum! Great to see another Australian Modeller!

In painting, if you are using Acrylic, that's great as it does not actually clog up panel lines as much as enamel (although I use enamel).

Painting will improve in time. Be patient! as you do more and more models and listen to the advice of these great guys of this forum, your painting will improve!

Do not start off with an airbrush! You will get horrible results if a beginner modeller and it is better to start off with the good old brush.

Airbrushing is just complicated and difficult to perform. Once you have completed a few models you can have a shot at airbrushing.

All the best in your future in Modelling!

[aaron]

Just a tip for tamiya acrylics...they need tamiya x20a thinner not water. I got caught up with trying to use water to thin them. Vallejo acrylics are fine with water.

[Guest]

do i need that thinner before i can use them at all? wished the hobby guy said something today when i was there

picked up 5 more colours (

and got an Airfix King Tiger tank. wanted to get a few things, but i need to take things slow. i get carried away when im into something. my partner wont be so happy with my hobby if i start spending money left right and centre lol

[aaron]

You can paint it neat but it may obscure some details and show brush strokes. More thin coats instead of one heavy coat is a really good habit to get into for a better finish. Its a good idea to practice a little,maybe on a spare piece.

[aaron]

Just go for it mate, if you run into any problems, people here are really helpful.

[Guest]

i can see it now actually, the paint looks "cloggy" in some spots. obviously my technique is pretty unrefined lol but yeah tomorrow back to the hobby store for some tamiya thinner

[aaron]

X20a with the white lid

[Guest]

i can see it now actually, the paint looks "cloggy" in some spots. obviously my technique is pretty unrefined lol but yeah tomorrow back to the hobby store for some tamiya thinner

Not used Tamiy acrylics so I do not have personal experience.

What I have read on this forum & from others that hand brushing Tamiya acrylics is not easy. This I have read from seasoned model makers. Others say you can get a superb finish. Others here will give more information.

I started with Humbrol enamel & near gave up model making. Then went to Vallejo acrylics & it took off as it is so easy to use.

Laurie

[Guest]

The 2 hobby stores closest to only stock Tamiya paint due to also selling remote controls. There is a much bigger store a little bit further away that has about 10 times more models, so I might go there on Saturday see what other paints/brushes/models they have. I might stick with tamiya for the time being just because of the ease to buy. Ill just need to practice my painting a lot more. Try some new brushes too.

I can say though, apart from really struggling with small pieces due to my Neanderthal hands, I'm really enjoying modelling!

[Guest]

If you put Tamiya paint into your serch browser you will get a mass of info about it.

Laurie

Not got your name yet mate :emo12:

[Guest]

O yes we have ! Looked at your earlier post.

Best to use profile & inset your christian name it will come up in the info on you replies.

Laurie