Newbie with some questions

Modelling is never a process of "one process"; it's always different techniques and painting styles, all of which are amalgamated into one's own personal comfort zone and methods. You sound like you're looking for a mathematically-reliable pattern of certainty and finality in your pursuit, not exactly what Modeling really is. If you've watched a bunch of videos, you should already have the information you're looking for. Unfortunately, no video or book can actually give you the courage to start and risk failure or triumph; that has to come from within.

acctingman

Looking to jump into 1/72-1/76 painting (mainly ww2 armor).

 

I've seen scads of youtube videos, but it's usually 1 technique or another, nothing all incompassing. Can anyone recommend a all-in-one video or series of videos that covers it all? (from prep to final touches)

I haven't built models since I was a teen (now in my 40's)

 

Thanks

 

I too sir was exactly in your shoes six months ago.  It's been 40 years since I touched a model kit.  Like you, I made Monogram and Revell models as a child.  I stopped then here I am after such a long hiatus.  I did try to look into YouTube and such.  Magazines like FSM are a great teaching tool, that's how I found out about FSM Forum.  Like the replies you get, just jump in there and do the best work you can, most importantly, you must at all cost, have fun and excitement with your new hobby.  Or returning to an old hobby like me.  

Here is my suggestion, this is pertinent!  Go ahead, buy what you want to build, "It's your money and only you will be looking at it, hence to please yourself" read and learn what you may as well as sharing your build online with forum members.  This site has been the best on hand knowledge I've ever had experience.  This is a great community!  

Go to the aircraft thread and look for my builds under Toshi. Some are laughable at best and are no way near the quality of other members.  But that's ok.  Forum members have taught so much, apply what you like and just have fun.

Toshi

we have a Group Build going now (2015 OTS (One True Scale) ie 1/72). join us.

as others mentioned jump in, post pics here and ask for help. you will get lots of suggestions and good critiques. use what you want. my modeling has improved greatly from suggestions here and my willingness to try new techniques increases with each success. even the failures are good learning experiencs.

Look around at stuff people have done. Find the stuff that appeals to YOU!! Then either search on the Ytube, or ask in the appropriate painting/building area of the forum about some of the elements you find interesting. I guarantee you will get plenty of opinions on techniques to achieve a specific element. It is important that you decide what appeals to you, all of the techniques take time to practice. By finding things that appeal to you, you will enjoy investing the time and $ into it. Some people like to really emphasize weathering and wear. Some like to keep it clean and fresh, like it just rolled out of the factory door...Some are really into the painting side more that building, others like to make the building as challenging as possible by adding Photo Etched/ Resin parts...Also, IMO it is important to consider what mediums you will use to accomplish your modeling goals, ie; I only use acrylics = no wifey sniffing the air with that aggro look. Most important.....have fun, if it's stressful, it's not a hobby.

Well i buy the book F.A.Q. 2 and download (free here on the net)F.A.Q.1 on dvd

Experiments on cheap tanks and later (after 4 years) i realise what i become now.

always funny to look back on the first technique u learn...

 

Well "Good luck" and hope to see soon some of your new techniques

 

greetings Razzie :)

This is going to sounds like a cop out, but my suggestion would be to just dive in and do what feels right. The problem with what you are looking for is that there is no right and wrong, only what suits us best. Any video, or book, will simply show you the methods used by the person who made it. They may mention other methods in passing, but in general will stick to what they know.

There are probably as many methods as there are people building models. What I have tended to do in the past is read up on what others do and then adapt it to what suits me and what materials I use. I have tried a number of things over the past 6 or 7 years until settling on what gives me the results I want with the ability I have.

I prefer books rather than video's, but my advice would be to watch a few and ser which ideas you like the look of. Its all trial and error and we are all still learning and improving as we go.