Hi
My modeling skills are poor but I would like to improve them and I was wondering what would be a good kit to start with? I am mostly into WW2 and post-WW2.

Thanks

Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher Class

Hasegawa 1/350 Yukikaze

Hi Adam,

My thoughts would be for any of the Italeri 1/35 coastal forces boats.

The large scale makes them easy to work with. They are modern kits so the detail/fit is good the only downsize may be there size.

http://www.italeri.com/categoria.asp?idSottocategoria=31

Cheers Kev

Depends on which navy you are more interested in. Trumpeter's USS England, Buckley class DE is a good starter, a number of navies used them, nice level of detail, but not too big or complex, or their Tribal class (has accuracy issues, but curable) but well designed.

Some of Bronco's Modern ships are Nice, I have built the USS Conorado (LCS 4) went together really well and all the etch required is in the box.

hope that helps

Si

Hi Adam,
The suggestions above are on target, but my advice would be to find a subject that really intrigues you and worry about the kit later. I have several excellent quality kits in my closet that remain half-done because I just can't seem to muster the interest to finish them. On the other hand, I've worked my way through and completed numerous flawed kits over the years because the subjects were of high enough interest for me to keep at them.

Botom line, figure out what you like and build it!

Thanks for the many suggestions, I didn't know there would be so many people willing to help. I think my first kit will be a Revell 1:500 USS Shangri-La, as my favorite time period for ships is WW2 and the kit is Skill Level 2.

Again, thank you all!