Has anyone seen these remarkable videos on youtube? Take a look at this six parter of a professional builder make the Datsun 240Z Safari by Tamiya in 1/12.
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!feature=related&q=Tamiya%20Datsun%20240Z%20Safari%20Car%20Tutorial
Even though I don't understand Japanese, the videos are very informative. They've even got cwomen building models over there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7z-D9vJRPE
Being a modeller, I've never even seen a girl near a model, let alone build one!
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