my new to me set up

[Nidge65]

[JamesPerrin]

Well that is a great set up you've inherited.

I'd pick one of the Tamiya WWII fighters as a good starter kit as them have excellent fit. One with a simple colour scheme available.

I would normally recommend that you brush paint a few kits before starting to use the airbrush as they take time to master and you'll end up trying to learn to many things at once. The problem is all your paints are more suitable for airbrushing. I would got and find some videos on youtube about one how to start airbrushing models. It may be worth sacrificing one of the kits to just practice airbushing on. Out of the ones you have the Airfix Buccaneer is a pig to build as much as I love the aircraft.

You won't need the circular saw for anything though

[Impisi]

WOW, for starting fresh, this is quite a set up.

As James said, take one of the single seater Tamiya World War 2 planes like the Grumman F4F, as thats seems to be a quite easier color scheeme to do. And then just start building, follow the instructions and dont press yourself

if you can access a hobby shop near you, there you can find probably some modelling magazines having some modelling step by step or a book on that. if not, you can go to https://www.scribd.com/. The first month is for free an a search for i.e. "scale modelling" will bring a lot of reading material.

[iggie]

That's an impressive set up!
I would echo the comments above, but not one of the 1/32nd Tamiya kits, as they are a bit advanced for a first build
That looks like your shelving was a model railway at one time

[jssel]

You have a great workspace and quite an envious stash.

[Nidge65]

thanks for your help and advice guys much appreciated .

[JohnRatzenberger]

Well, I'm happy you found the WW and have a thread - that's a good place to get started.

[Nidge65]

Yeh it's a little confusing when your not used to forums lol

[Stuart]

Welcome to the forum and the wacky world of modelling!

WOW! That is an impressive set-up to start out with, although I am sorry to hear it was under sorry circumstances. But you're in the right place to learn!

If I was gong to suggest a first kit out of that lot it would be any of the Tamiya WWII kits, with the possible exception of the Wildcat - the P-51 goes together very well.

[Dirkpitt289]

That is one impressive work area.

[AndrewR]

Nice set up.

Most of the Vallejo Air acrylics can be brush painted, but do put some Vallejo primer on beforehand. They are also easy to airbrush, and you can clean up the airbrush with soapy water.

cheers

Andrew

[wokka]

Nice work area and it looks well organised, we see how long that lasts LOL. Any questions or if unsure about anything, just ask, there a lot of people here who will be willing to help.

[Gregers]

Sorry to hear you got into the hobby through sad circumstances.
But, as the others have said, one of the Tamia 1/48 fighter kits would make a good starter kit out of those you have, That Buccaneer is as said certainty not the easiest kit to put together so avoid that one for quite some time.
As for airbrushing, grab yourself some white card or thick paper, load up the airbrush and see what works for you. Start with what you read is the recommended ratios then tweak the paint/thinner mix and air pressure until you feel confident. Build your chosen model,( Tamia paints can be brushed but they are certainly not the best for this, try Vallejo model colour, the Vallejo air are as you may guess intended for airbrushing.)
then try your hand at airbrushing.
I personally prefer brush painting but that's probably because I am a trained spray painter and it feels like taking my work home with me (though I haven't worked in that trade for years lol)
Most of all though, have fun.

All the best

Greg

[Nidge65]

Gents it's a pleasure to read your comments.yep it is a sad situation regards my late brother in law but life has to go on.one day I will get to grips with all this info lol

[Eric Mc]

Impressive set up. I have to say, the airbrush spray booth looks pristine.