| Just as everything we do in life has different | | | | this adds more detail. This is also the level where |
| levels of mastery, so it is the same for model car | | | | glue will be needed. There are also what are called |
| kits. There are a total of five skill levels. Although, | | | | waterslide decals, which are more life-like. |
| two of them can somewhat fit into one snug | | | | Level Three |
| skilled level. These levels are determined by the | | | | Level three is about as hard as levels four and |
| detail that is applied to the models that you are | | | | five. There are more versions of the model than |
| trying to create. Read on to find which skilled level | | | | just the ones that the company illustrates, so |
| you are at! | | | | don't be alarmed if there are more parts in the |
| Defining the First Level | | | | box than what the instructions tell you about. |
| The first level is for beginners. Most beginners | | | | Another thing they add to these kits is color |
| have to stay at this level for about a month or | | | | schemes. You mix colors and so forth beginning in |
| two, depending on how many models you create. | | | | this level. Don't attempt this skill if you are not |
| With these models, they are already painted for | | | | familiar with the basics, because let's face it, |
| you. So, there's no need to get yourself dirty. | | | | you're only wasting your money. |
| The basic idea of these models is learning how | | | | The Top Levels |
| things go together. Most of these, you just sort | | | | Levels four and five are put together. This is the |
| of snap the pieces into place. If you were | | | | level that you begin tinkering with the engine and |
| anything like how I was when I began, you just | | | | putting details on the inside as well. The higher the |
| thought one piece could fit anywhere. You knew | | | | level you go, the more work you'll be putting into |
| the car had a front and a back, and four wheels. | | | | it. All of the levels have some sort of age limit. |
| They use the method of peeling the decals and | | | | Yet, this is just what they think is appropriate to |
| placing them on, rather than the ones where you | | | | begin using the kit. It takes into account the |
| have to use water. According to most websites, | | | | fumes from the glue, paint etc., the skill involved |
| these kits are for young ones, or for those who | | | | in each level, and so on. What it all boils down to |
| haven't done models in a while. | | | | though is how comfortable you feel with what |
| Level Two Models | | | | you are doing. Some people get it really easily, so |
| The second level is different in a few ways. This | | | | they fly by skill levels one and two; while some |
| level is recommended for those over the age of | | | | remain on level one just to be sure they have |
| ten. Most of them come as plain white pieces; so, | | | | the basics down pat before they move into |
| on this level; you do begin to start painting. Here, | | | | greater detail. Just find what level you feel you |
| they tell you how many parts are in the box, and | | | | are ready to handle. Don't think too big. |