How do I start?
- Thread starter kdawg1
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feek61
Sr Member
Start with deciding what you love, your passion. Then go from there. There are a ton of people here that can help you get going and help solve problems along the way. I started a studio scale TOS shuttlecraft without any experience and people here certainly helped to create a piece that I am super proud of. In fact a lot of the help was just seeing what others were doing and being inspired by the quality of thier work. So what do you love? Start there.
Will
My shuttlecraft thread is here (if you want to check it out):
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=37162
Will
My shuttlecraft thread is here (if you want to check it out):
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=37162
What Feek said, pick a very loved subject matter, and go from there!
The things with studio modelling, its addictive, and overwhelming, but time and patience is the key!
A lot of donor kits you may end up buying, will also be used on other subjects, and most kit lists, are the same for each model, especially from a SW point of view, its just a matter of piecing the puzzle together, but it comes with time...and in time, youll find yourself part ID'ing like a madman and pulling your hair out...all part of the ......fun? :lol
Simple..ish starters, TIE bomber? I think many have gone down that road, and there is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, hell, the Probe droid pods are a great simple one to start on, very easy to do, and not too bad on the wallet.....different too, something you dont see everyday lol, again, all depends on your choice of subject matter!
Good luck.......lee
The things with studio modelling, its addictive, and overwhelming, but time and patience is the key!
A lot of donor kits you may end up buying, will also be used on other subjects, and most kit lists, are the same for each model, especially from a SW point of view, its just a matter of piecing the puzzle together, but it comes with time...and in time, youll find yourself part ID'ing like a madman and pulling your hair out...all part of the ......fun? :lol
Simple..ish starters, TIE bomber? I think many have gone down that road, and there is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, hell, the Probe droid pods are a great simple one to start on, very easy to do, and not too bad on the wallet.....different too, something you dont see everyday lol, again, all depends on your choice of subject matter!
Good luck.......lee
Start with something that has a basic shape with added detail. Try to find an online blueprint. Print it out and scale it up to the studio size. From there you can add detail. If you mess up on the detail it is easy to do over. Color is the most easily recognizable tell tale. A good paint job will mask mistakes.
This a hobby of journey. There is no destination. Don't worry about what people think, just create what is in your soul and have fun. Building it 90% of the fun for me.
Relax and have fun.
Christian
This a hobby of journey. There is no destination. Don't worry about what people think, just create what is in your soul and have fun. Building it 90% of the fun for me.
Relax and have fun.
Christian
Newbie Doobie
Well-Known Member
One way to start would be to decide if you like a certain vehicle,or prop. Then you can research it to find out what was used the making of the original version. Try it with something that is simple with no convex,or cancave shapes that is easy to put together. Then make sure that it's something that's easy to pull apart if it has to be,so that you won't be disappointed if it fails to meet your expectations. Try something that you can eaily get the materials,and supplies for. Things that won't be hard to find,or expensive that will only be used for one model. Then,progress as your skills build to something more challenging. Try scratch making parts instead of kit bashing,so if you need a part that can't be found,you'll have it anyway. There are books out there on modeling techniques,if you don't want to keep asking members for help,or if you have a question that doesn't recieve an answer. Or,look at some of the threads here,and see what others have done to get an idea of what looks like you might be able to build it.
This is a great book for several basic techniques that will come in handy:
http://www.amazon.com/Styrene-modeling-finish-realistic-styrene/dp/0967836905
http://www.amazon.com/Styrene-modeling-finish-realistic-styrene/dp/0967836905
DLT9
Well-Known Member
Actually i dont know what to say,new to scratchbuilding too.
I deceided to build the Millennium Falcon ESB.
Done quite some surches and bought about 12 modelkits already,it's quite addictive:lol
Had a lot of help on my project from several guy's here on the board.
I can tell that knolidge doesnt comme free,you need to put effort in it.
When youre effort get's noticed help will comme allong.
I f youre planning to build a star wars model there a lot of kit scans on studioscale.com.
Hope you find a project to youre liking....
I deceided to build the Millennium Falcon ESB.
Done quite some surches and bought about 12 modelkits already,it's quite addictive:lol
Had a lot of help on my project from several guy's here on the board.
I can tell that knolidge doesnt comme free,you need to put effort in it.
When youre effort get's noticed help will comme allong.
I f youre planning to build a star wars model there a lot of kit scans on studioscale.com.
Hope you find a project to youre liking....
kdawg1
Sr Member
Thanks all for your help! How do you know what size is the studio scale size?
The ship I've always loved is the ship in the Fantastic Voyage I think it's called the Protius (not sure of the spelling) But this ship and the ship from Forbidden Planet. Cash is the big problem due to being laid off for the last month but I know I can scratch build. I built a 1:1 B9 Robot but the plans were out there for him.
The ship I've always loved is the ship in the Fantastic Voyage I think it's called the Protius (not sure of the spelling) But this ship and the ship from Forbidden Planet. Cash is the big problem due to being laid off for the last month but I know I can scratch build. I built a 1:1 B9 Robot but the plans were out there for him.
belleauwood
Well-Known Member
Don't start.
It'll suck your money down like a crack whore looking for money for a fix, and you'll be super addicted yourself. And that's just on a smaller project. Then you get into the big leagues . . . and you'll find you wallet empty a lot more than full.
J/K, in a way, yet its surprisingly true.
Good luck, and welcome to the insanity . . .
Ryan
It'll suck your money down like a crack whore looking for money for a fix, and you'll be super addicted yourself. And that's just on a smaller project. Then you get into the big leagues . . . and you'll find you wallet empty a lot more than full.
J/K, in a way, yet its surprisingly true.
Good luck, and welcome to the insanity . . .
Ryan
