Well, I did it. I replied to the "It's Friday/Weekend Modeling Plans" thread for this week saying I intended to buy my first structure...and I did! I went down to the LHS and picked up Whistlestop Junction by Bar Mills.
My initial thought when I opened the package was, "Oh crap...I bit off WAY more than I can chew." I knew these kits were advanced, and that's an understatement. Pictures on the internet are nice, but nothing compares to being able to see items in person before buying. The detail in this kit just blew everything else on the shelves away. It was also very expensive, but in the end, I just had to have this kit.
My wife was excited about it, and she decided that the colors will be slate blue w/ off-white trim for the structure. Hopefully my digital camera will cooperate and I can show my progress (or lack therof) in building this kit. Given the small detail parts, I think I'll start tomorrow by first reading the instructions a couple times, then giving everything a coat of paint. I figured it would be much easier to paint now then later. I'll just touch things up as I go.
Wish me luck! :thumb:
My initial thought when I opened the package was, "Oh crap...I bit off WAY more than I can chew." I knew these kits were advanced, and that's an understatement. Pictures on the internet are nice, but nothing compares to being able to see items in person before buying. The detail in this kit just blew everything else on the shelves away. It was also very expensive, but in the end, I just had to have this kit.
My wife was excited about it, and she decided that the colors will be slate blue w/ off-white trim for the structure. Hopefully my digital camera will cooperate and I can show my progress (or lack therof) in building this kit. Given the small detail parts, I think I'll start tomorrow by first reading the instructions a couple times, then giving everything a coat of paint. I figured it would be much easier to paint now then later. I'll just touch things up as I go.
Wish me luck! :thumb: