brentech

Revell --- rmx854215 --- '68 Mustang GT 2n1 Love the mustangs from the 60s, so I figured I'd do one early on and then go back to it when I'm a lot more comfortable building so I could see the difference. Not to say I wouldn't build some in between, just for pure love of the car.

ordered a kit and basic tool-set along with some other items on Saturday. Should receive mid/late this week. Excited to just get started and figure some stuff out.

The last car I built was the 96 Viper GTS, as I was in love with it after seeing them all at the 96 Indianapolis 500, probably did it within that year. Anyways, that one I remember using spray paint on, and it had a decent finish. But - I took an airbrushing class back in high school and feel like if the equipment isn't too ridiculously pricey it would be a fun way to go. On the downside, I'd probably have to wait a little bit for that as I'm only a few years out of college and we're hoping to get a house this year (not really a good place to do any sort of painting around an apartment). Looking at a lot of the works in progress, I love the paint shop setups that a lot of people seem to have. I'll probably hit up a book store today and see what kind of reference guides I can find. In the end, it's something I've been wanting to get into for while. My day job is working on/supporting computers all day; and I'd like something to slow down, take my time, and relax with. Thanks for info and starting points.

Hello, While I've done some builds in the past when I was younger, I've not done anything recently and am just trying to gather some information to help ease into the growing pains. I've had a lot of interest in the hobby for some time, but have been so busy wrapping up college and starting my career that I just never got around to it. Anyways, now is the time! I'm just looking for some basic advice. Reading some other threads, I see a lot of the same three brand names thrown around: Revell, AMT, and Tamiya. I'm just kind of curious if there are certain brands people try to stay away from or if everything is pretty much safe and it's just a matter of what's in production at the time? One of my greater concerns is painting. Probably something I'll just need to research and read a lot on...along with practice. But there seems to a whole extra breed of lingo for all the paint topics. For the most part, I'm just looking for some starter pointers; wasn't sure where to post it. I'm curious what kind of tools you all suggest and if there is any must haves in that category, other than the very basic hobby stuff. I see some pretty fancy paint area setups in some of the pictures here, kind of wondering if most of you use spray or airbrushing? I was also reading up on the skill level of the car kits and what they really meant. Do most of you only build certain levels or just anything that intrigues you? Appreciate any advice one can give. Thanks, -Brent

I love the amount of customization you have going on. Interior will pop.