Building a model car.?

Question

I have never build a model car and I just wanted to know if its easy to build. I have the time i just wanted to know if i can do it.

Answer 1

They come in different difficulty levels.

Answer 2

Easy is subjective... but I started building models kitswhen I was 8 years old, and produced reasonable results. Now I do it for a living (kits, kit-bashing, scratch-building). You will build skills as you build more models... it just takes some patience and attention to detail.

Marty R pretty well covered the good tips.

A few additional tips... BUY a few copies of a good modelling magazine (Fine Scale Modeler, Scale Auto Modeler), and read their articles: You'll get GREAT tips and pictures too !!

Make sure you have a well-lit work area, put down some newsprint to protect furniture (nothing worse than an upset Mother or Wife), and take your TIME.

GOOD LUCK !!

Answer 3

In my 40+ years of being here on Earth, I've done this several times. So here's my nuggets of info to pass onto you;

(1) Before painting, always clean the part that you are going to paint with warm water, and a mild soap. That way you will get rid of any wax residue that might be on the part.

(2) When painting, lay down your primer, then your paint for the undercarriage, under the hood and interior. Now for the exterior (the body) lay down your primer, then your base coat
then your top coat. Two coats of (top) minimum

(3) When gluing, always use model glue. Also, scrape away
any paint, or plating that where the glue is going to make contact.

(4) Test fit before gluing!

(5) To glue really small parts, use tweezers, or a small pair of needle nose pliers. also use a rubberband to hold parts together if the part keeps comming apart.

(6) Use a small pair of wire cutters (Dikes) or a xacto knife
to remove parts from the tab, and remove any flash (excess plastic) from parts.

(7) Use your imagination.

(8) Internet Hobbies might help you as well.

You'll do fine. You can do it!

Answer 4

Ive built model vehicle kits for around 25 years now, id suggest getting a 'quick snap' or 'snap tite' kit to begin with - some are actually very detailed- dont let them fool you.
Die cast model kits are easy to assemble as well.
Work your way up to more difficult and challenging kits.
Until you get the hang of it, build them stock, you can always modify them later, if you want.
When building a more challenging kit, take your time, theres no rush to build it. Start with sub assemblies then the vehicle.
Painting : i use the new Krylon Fusion paint - it bonds to plastic and metal nicely - use light coats for a good finish.
Its a great hobby to have -

Answer 5

Easiest way is super glue,it sets fast and holds.Paint all parts 1st let dry and asseble,take your time,DONT USE A PAINT BRUSH,except for pin stripes and what not,also rough the body up with 400 grit sand paper before spraying it.Thats all you'll do just fine,if not hey man practice makes p____t.I built alot of them i'm a certified auto body shop owner,i'm getting ready to sell,you know "keep it in the family" geting older,have a heart and amongst other health issuse,i do believe it's from being in auto body for 29yrs,good luck.

Answer 6

im a girl and i did and it really taught me the car parts it was fun start with a 1 or 2 with no glue if you want to test the waters on it actually it was very relaxing have fun i really want to do a plane or ship now

Answer 7

You mean from scrap or from a kit?
The kits have difficulty levels and beginner works for me. The intermediate and advance levels uses glue and paint.