This will be my first model kit, so maybe something less complicated would be nice.
In that case I’d begin with a HG, Gundam Build Fighters has some good beginner-friendly kits.
Also, you’ll need to get some tools for these.
I’ve seen what buildable miniatures are like, I’ll need a knife or something sharp to fix errors in the plastic, paints for the model, but what else will I need?
A pair of good hobby cutters will be the most important.
Paints aren’t too critical for most modern HG’s, but I’d still use a panel-lining pen.
Where would I find a kit, or are they only able to be ordered?
Some hobby stores exist in the US, but I usually use Amazon.
I think B&N has some, but the prices aren’t great.
Which HG model do you think I should try and get?
I’d say it depends on which design you like the most. You should look through a few HG’s on Amazon and see what appeals to you
I like the look of HG Barbatos, would you recommend it?
It’s a good kit. Not extremely difficult, either.
As soon as I get some cash after pre ordering Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition, it’ll be my priority
The HG Barbatos, while a good build, needs a lot of painting to look good. I recommend any of the Zaku Origin kits since the only mandatory stickers/painting are the monoeye and scopes. The revive RX-78-2 and Guncannon are both extremely lax on mandatory painting and stickers (the Guncannon doesn’t need a single one) so I’d also recommend those.
These are amazing kits, but may be a bit too complicated for someone who’s never assembled one.
I really want to start building them but doing so is so expensive. You have to buy a bunch of tools and then a cheap kit just so you get some practice. Only after that can you get into the more expensive stuff.
Tools are only expensive if you want them to last.
You could buy a pair of cutters and a knife at Walmart for about $10, but they will cut poorly and only survive a couple of kits.
I started out with a $5 cutter and then upgraded to a $35 one because I didn’t want to keep replacing it.
Starting out with cheaper tools is probably a good decision, though
Mine were like $5
I kinda just started so I’m still new. Only 1 right now (not counting a custom painted model wip) I’m planning on getting more though since I found I enjoy it.
Waiting for the MG GM Sniper II. Please, be as good as you look.
Well my collections slowly growing; just got star winning yesterday. Also found a store in town so I don’t need to buy off Amazon.
I recently got the Shia Qan [t] for Christmas, and as my first Gundam, it was quite a trek of building. It was a fun experience of trial and error, but finally, after a few hours, the Shia Qan [t] is done, and it is quite impressive, especially with the colors.