Universal_Adam:
I'm not sure if a post like this belongs elsewhere, but After some research, I'm kind of interested in getting into the kits. It looks like it can be fun, and possibly stress relieving. I'm SUPER new to this, and as some of you may have seen, I had no idea what a "kit" was. So Maybe you guys can help me here. What are some things that I will need/need to know. Are there "beginner kits" out there? Any tips? Tricks of the Trade? Advice?
Jethro:
Too much stuff to cover here. My advice is to buy some Amazing Figure Modeler magazines or the David Fisher DVD's. That's what I did.
regantr6:
stress relief??? I am at no better peace than when I find myself sitting at my table building a monster model! one challenge is the color, most of these monsters were filmed in black and white, so when you sit down to paint these guys your options are the cover art (but sometimes this is misleading, Bama has the creature with a yellow belly, yuk!) or other inspirations: other modelers creations etc. don't get crazy (just yet) with mixing colors, I just finished my Revell Frankenstein re-issue and went to Michael's for water based acrylic paint (sometimes you can get these for 49 cents a bottle on sale) looking thru the color choices, I found a bottle caled Italian Sage.... It was Perfect for Frankenstein green, right out of the bottle! (pics soon) buy a re-issue, but not dracula, too many parts for starting out, creature and franf are easy, and relax and enjoy!!! art is subjective, there is no right or wrong answer!
RICKH:
For good information and lots and lots of photos of built kits try these sites: http://museum.theclubhouse1.net/
and
http://www.hobbytalk.com/
Hepcat:
Go to your local hobby shop, and ask which kits would be the easiest for a beginner to assemble. I believe Revell-Monogram kits actually have a numeric Skill Level rating at the side of the box. Moreover, the easier kits tend to be the least expensive, so it won't cost you much to practice! They'll also be able to provide you with painting tips at the hobby shop but, as in most things, practice makes perfect!