I started with cars and planes and military did nothing for me.Every monday night our church had what they called craft club. you could build model cars,paint,electronics(think crystal radio and electric motors you would build),knitting and others.My friend always gravitated to the models.I think they were 1/43,glue bombed,all brush painted so they looked pretty bad but we had fun and the hook was set,We were I think 8 or 9 years old.I been doing ever since and love it.I got reconnected with my friend and he has started building again.