getting started

[micahrogers]

Hi y'all;
I'm new here and am an experienced plastic modeler but I have never done a paper kit before, is there a "beginners kit" in paper? one that is self explanitory to get someone started?

Thanks
Micah

 

[Bane]

Hi

Being fairly new to this myself, working on my first build, I can't say as I have seen what you would call a beginners kit.

Just do what I did.

Look around for a while and you will find plenty of models, from simple to "OH MY GOD". Pick something you like and jump in head first.

I'm having as much fun figuring out how to build it as I am actually building it.

Always nice to see a new guy.

 

[DanBKing]

How about this one ????

http://inventorspot.com/articles/free_paper_craft_hal_9000_struts_his_stuff_your_desktop_20219

You can see my build of it here!! http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172356

It's a fun build.:mrgreen:

 

[subnuke]

I, too, am at the just started out point, though I have been there for over a year. I love airplanes but every one I have tried to build I have been very disappointed in and chucked it in the trash.

Models of buildings have been a good place for me to start. You're making boxes instead of curves. Learning things like this work well when you take something that you can finish relatively quickly. Once you are done, evaluate and learn from your mistakes, then hit it again. You will pick up the skills in bits and be on your way. Small projects, quick completion, reflection, then repeat. This is how I learned to scratchbuild. I'll never go back to building model kits ever again!

Ken

 

[Zathros]

It is much better if you both (each?) post separate Introductory posts in the Introductions area. You can state your needs, what you may be looking for, and we can first, greet you properly, then address your needs separately. O.K.? Thanks!