Welcome to the community. I am new in this forum as well, and am interested in the same scale and type of models you enjoy. I am currently working on a ME 109, but have recently finished a JU 84 and a P-40 Flying Tiger. I use the Osprey Publications for tips on the history and markings of what the planes actually looked like ... it just helps to get the feel for the aircraft that, hopefully, translates into a more authentic looking model. Yet the whole purpose is the "quite fun" one has in the building of the model. Enjoy the hobby! Perhaps we will exchange photos of our projects and tips in the future.
Mitch