Need ALL OF THEM.

After Wärring with myself for years, I finally went Astray and bought a Gundam model.


...Now that the bad pun has sunk in, I bought a Sengoku Astray model yesterday (1/144 HGBF). I've had a rough history with model kits and swore off them about 10 years ago, but Build Fighters was so good that it made me want to try again. However, before I break into this thing I want to know more.

While I've done plenty of custom work on toys (ones bought assembled), I'd like to treat myself as a noob for models. So first thing I'd like is some good guides with a beginner's slant. More aimed at the building to make sure it doesn't break or fall apart.

The second thing is that while I already have plenty of acryl paints (many of the colors I need even), I've never been able match Bandai's awesome gold. The booklet tells me the Gundam Marker I need, but I can't read the Japanese. Could someone help me ID what marker I need?

A little something they didn't show at SDCC that I definitely have on my want list.

http://www.gundamplanet.com/media/ca...f/e/feni_1.jpg

Also...

http://www.gundamplanet.com/media/ca...ardigan-01.jpg

http://www.gundamplanet.com/media/ca...ardigan-02.jpg

So...anybody ever have this model kit and can tell me if it's good for a beginner such as myself? I already know I'd need a Gundam Marker for the panel lines, and I'd have to paint the scythe green. Just trying to find out as much as I can before I go ahead and buy it. No need in rushing into something I'm not too knowledgeable with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

1/144s are a great start for beginners.

Mostly due to price :lol

I heard DS falls apart easily though. Is that a common thing with that kit or was the review I read just a case of bad QC for that one?

Could be either QC issues or something went wrong with the build for some people but a majority of the time it comes out fine.

Yeah, the Wing kits from 1995 aren't as complex as high grades you can today either.

So go after one or two of them for my starting point?

Sure, it'll be good practice for any future kits you may purchase.