some see it as a challenge, but i think that getting a good kit to start off with saves alot of priceless time. it *is* very challenging and a joy to scratchbuild cockpits and rescribe panel lines, thats part of the hobby, but i sometimes feel that starting off with a good kit is worth the extra money.
today i was looking for cigarette paper for the engine bay of the ferrarri that will be starting in 5 days time, and i got ALOT of funny looks from people as i picked up cigarette boxes from the sidewalk. my mom was majorly pissed cos i smelt and consequently parts of the house now smell like cigarettes.