new guy

Hi Nate!

I'm new to the hobby myself, so it's a case of the blind leading the blind. But, as the more established members have so far been silent..

First you have to ask yourself?, what are you interested in? No matter what the figure, if it doesn't hold your interest, you'll never finish it anyway. As for which, there is everything under the sun, American Indians, Zulu warriors, Mongol archers, samurai.. What-ever floats your boat! : )

What scale do you want to do? 54mm, 90mm, 120mm, 200mm?

This will help narrow it down for you.

Hope that helps..

Nate:
If you're looking for smaller scales, 1/35th, and even some 1/16th scale figures, look at the lines from Tamiya and DML. Both are injection molded and realtively inexensive. Both lines can be found at almost all hobby stores. So get started and have some fun. And remeber, it's all about practice.

Nate
Wisc. USA

Nate...
I have normally done WWII 1/35 scale military figures but have recently branched out to try some other types. I posted a 200 mm Samurai bust on here which was alot of fun...because it was big and had alot of detail. I just purchased other Verlinden resin figures: Roman centurian, Confederate infantry man, English Archer ca. 1475, and a Foot Dragoon, all in 120 mm. I ordered the kits from www. internethobbies.com so check it out and you might see something you are interested in.
Just remember to have fun and enjoy yourself!

Regards, Dan

Here is a website with alot of different manufacturers' stuff. It's worth a look. http://www.redlancers.com/default1.asp

Hi Nate,
Welcome to modeling! I'm not new to the hobby but, I am new to this forum, and this is my first reply so I'm hoping that I don't break any protocol by offering you my two cents worth of opinion.
Since picking up the glue and paint again as an adult, I have explored every topic (almost) and you know what I've found out? I love them all! I started with aircraft both WWII and modern, went thru a StarTrek phase, I recieved some monster figures as a gift,and for the past 8 years or so I've been doing stock cars, living in Western North Carolina that is a natural thing;-). Now I am exploring armour and artillary with the war proceeding along. The main thing is, what intrests you? More than likely you can find a model covering that subject, and with time, you can learn to make what you can't find, and that is what makes it a great hobby.
Remember the hobby shops are great just to get yourself some ideas also, you can not get any better inspiration than FSM magazine I have had more ideas after getting a copy, it is great.
Well nuff' said I've been too long winded, I hope its helped though.
PRev