I want to get into modifying models, but have no idea where to start.
How much, and where do I get, the stuff I need? I've seen some cracking models out there and I'm eager to get involved.

Thanks

 

hi mate,
i get all my models from ebay and that's best place to get parts too, they are becoming more popular as parts were impossible to get a little while bk

 

Nice one, must have a look

How difficult are they to modify? I mean, are they flimsy like I imagine or are they rigid? Sorry for all the questions just dont want o waste money

 

It all depends on what you want to do and what brand as some are easier than others.

For your 1st one, perhaps try a cheap model and just a simple re-spray. Theres a thread on here somewhere with our 1st tries.

 

all i do is wheels, exhaust's and the odd bumper, skirts or spoiler and that totally changes the look of the car and is pretty simple

 

Will do


is that particuarly hard to do?

 

getting the old wheels off can be a bit fiddly trying not to break anything but when putting new wheels on they normally have to be glued on so wont rotate or sometimes even steer anymore but they are display models not toys

 

Sometimes you can just swap them over simply. Most of the time, you need to file down and glue the wheels on.

 

EsCos wheels onto a SunStar Escort, they need to be glued on.

Jada 1/24 wheels onto a 1/18 Transit, they just go straight on and still turn (well mine do anyway.

Like trying to pull them off when they are actually screwed on

 

No problem, just want something to keep me busy until I can do it for real

 

so what's the ideal scale? 1:18 or smaller?

 

most people on here do 1.18 and i only have 1.18

 

What kind of stuff are you searching for to get the best models?

Seems like a silly question but I'd like to look in the right area

 

Go on eBay look under toys and games there you will find a section for diecast models

 

where can you buy the bodykits etc from? Hobycraft and similiar?

 

eBay lol, the companies that make the models don't do parts it's only a hand full of people who make these parts by building a kit or wheel then copying it

 

Ive done a few 1/24 & matchbox cars (1/64 ish) but 1/18 is the most popular.

 

Check out model_motorvations on eBay
or u can make yr own bodykit using miliput and p38 filler

 

Thanks for all of your help, appreciated.

I've dug out an old VW Campervan model, only a little thing, to practice a respray on. My reason for this is, if I cock it up, it doesn't matter.
Will normal spray paint from Halfords do nicely or should I get it from a model shop? Which one would be cheaper? And, might sound stupid, but which, if any, primer do I use. I have never done this before.

Wish me luck lol

 

I use Halfords Primer, paint and clear coat, mate.
Have used others but find theres best.

 

Thanks, will get ordering

would 300ml do fine?

 

Yes, 300ml will do a 1/18 car no worry's.

 

halfords paints for me

 

Halfords or Hycote paint for me. I use grey primer on all of mine, but some colours turn out better with white or red.

 

Thanks, btw I have made a ever so slight cock up, basically i found out my practice one is actually plastic (The roof & trim was metal, so i assumed) will this mean i've fucked up?

 

Most of us have a transit van which are plastic, can still spray them but don't nitromorse it as it will melt lol

 

What's that? Sorry, I'm a proper idiot at this lol

 

Paintstripper

 

About to say I most prob spelt it wrong lol
but yeah that's it we use it on the die cast models to remove old paint

 

Thank you so much


well on my way with my practice one, will upload pics one day