It's a little overwhelming .. . .

I felt the same way when I started up again,just start slow with what you know,what your used to,then gradually introduce new techniques and new products as you go along.No sense trying to do it all at once.You may find that even if something is new it's not needed or doesn't work for you.

Tojo72

I felt the same way when I started up again,just start slow with what you know,what your used to,then gradually introduce new techniques and new products as you go along.No sense trying to do it all at once.You may find that even if something is new it's not needed or doesn't work for you.

 

Tony gave some excellent advice there. Just because something is out there, it doesn't mean that you have to use it. Build for what makes you happy. Instead of an afternoon, have your project build take a weekend, and enjoy every moment. Don't get sucked in by the latest fad. The old school methods can still look pretty good on their own. Newer is not always better.

Hang in there and ask whatever questions you have. There's no such thing as a dumb question. The members here build ausome models. They have a lot of knowledge gathered over lots of years of building models and are ready to help out with any questions/problems. I've been building for 76 of my 82 years and started really learning when I joined here and haven't stopped learning. Listen to what they have to say, pick one and give it a try. Main objective is to enjoy the hobby.

Stay Safe.

Jim 

I'm building the 1972/73 boxing of the 1/48 Tamiya Rufe - low parts count, great kit...nice break from the modern stuff and still just as enjoyable.  Lot's of good stuff out there thats been around a while.  

Thanks Jim. . .It's great to be back!

Thanks John.    The low parts thing I like to get back in to the swing of things.

My advice is to keep it simple Keith. Grab the old Tamiya M41 Walker Bulldog or the equivalent for whatever your genre of choice is.

Single paint color scheme, and just build. Don't try to keep learning all the new techiques and buzz words. Have fun and just start gluing.

Thanks Rob.  In fact I am starting off with the Tamiya 1/48 Sherman "Easy Eight".

Welcome back to the hobby, and always happy to welcome to another 1/48 armor builder.

Good Lord, I was 5 in 1972!! That being said, ask away, I think most everyone here is more than happy to help!