VVhiplash

welcome to the boards.

So I went to the local hobby store and got the following supplies to get me started: - Paint (7 colors) - 2 cans of spray (Hemi Orange and clear coat) - Glue - A precision knife - paint brushes - My first model in ages ('09 Challenger - special edition - Revell)

We use a Garmin 260W. Love it.

Thanks for the pointers Tony. Nice to see some local people are on here. I did not know of the hobby shop you support. I'll look it up. I have been in the one in Gatineau (Hobby2000) but they don't have much inventory. The one is Hull (Multi-Hobby) is closed I think. I plan on going to Hobby House (the one in Vanier) tomorrow morning with a buddy of mine. Looking to buy some painting supplies and a first model. Do they still sell starter kits (testors)? are they worth it as an initial investment? Otherwise I guess I could buy some random colors I'll likely use (silver, black, etc...). I've added my name to my sig...thanks.

très bien Chris. Your french is not bad at all.

So I've done models (cars mostly) throughout my childhood and now am in my early 30s with two young boys of my own. It has been well over 10 years since my last project and I have no equipment whatsoever. I am very excited about re-igniting my passion for model cars...and hopefully passing some of it on to my boys (they're still a bit young...but hey). A few things seem to have changed over the past two decades... 1) Where have all the model kits gone?!?! I heard that Wal-Mart stopped carrying them...and Toys R' Us also (called our local store anyway). This leaves me with only a couple local hobby shops. I have not determined whether this is good or bad news as a consumer. Less supply = higher price, but at the same time this may mean the models will become less "toys" and more "art/collectibles". 2) Resin models? I don't recall doing those as a kid. What is the main differences between resin and plastic and what are people around here mostly working with (just curious)? 3) Photography and photoshop manipulation of background scenery seem to be another art form altogether...can't wait to give that a try. Any tips/tricks? Anyway, just wanted to stop by and introduce myself.

Another QC member here (Gatineau). Franco oui. New to the boards and looking forward to learning and sharing.