Getting Started With Aircraft Modeling

Getting Started

Once you've purchased your kit and the tools you need, before that next trip to the store to get what you forgot, you'll want to find a spot where you and your work can remain undisturbed for the duration of the assembly and finishing. It is best to select an area of your home which is free of dust, and human traffic.

As we mentioned before, good lighting is very important, and we also recommend you work in a well ventilated area, regardless of whether you wear a face mask or not.

Since you are going to be spending hours hunched over your work, we suggest you get yourself a proper chair. Ergonomics are a key factor in any type of work which requires you to remain seated in one place for several hours. Some kitchens just invite you to cook, while others invite you to pick up the phone and order out...

Once you've opened the box for your kit, you should take great care in making sure you don't make a mess of things, take out the part trees (the plastic frames with all the pieces attached...), and be sure not to lose any parts that may not be as firmly attached. The next step should be a thorough reading of the instructions.

We know you want to start building right away, but reading the instructions first may help you avoid potential dead ends, and mistakes. Make sure all the pieces are included, and familiarize yourself with their appearance in comparison with the graphic representations on the instruction sheets.

Keep your instructions away from paints and other potentially easy to spill products, so that they will be maintained in good condition throughout the building process. You may want to start setting up a filing system for future reference.