heres my $0.02
1:don't rush it (if you do they tend to look like something in the toilet)
2:do what ever makes you happy
3:don't try to please anyone
4:start with the decent paint (ex.krylon i still use it and will not stop using it)
5:start off as a O.O.B (Out Of Box)
6:if the going gets tough chill out for a little(DON'T RUN AWAY)
follow these basic steps and presto you'll have it down in no time NOW START BUILDING i wanna see you version of a kick a$$ mopar