Recent content by The_Mechanic

Is there a basic starter set of paints or a list of basic colors that I should purchase first?

I am returning to the hobby after being away for 20 years and there is so much new stuff that it makes my head spin just thinking about it. I've been looking at the price on paints and it does that seem too bad but I'm sure it gets really expensive buying one bottle at a time, so my question is...

My first build is going to be a Monogram 1964 Pontiac GTO, the kit was made in 1985 and cast in red plastic. My brother in law found it in his garage and gave it to me.

I love trucks, I was thinking about venturing into one of those kits, I might be able to make some really good details seeing as I am a diesel mechanic and I know trucks. I am also looking into possibly trying military models too.

Just stopping in to drop a line and introduce myself. Name is Corey, 32 years old, full time diesel technician and am returning to the hobby after about a 22 year hiatus. I am pretty much starting fresh, it's going to be a little bit before I get my first kit, I want to research paints, tools...