ive been in and out of the hobby for about 8 years now(started at about 10-11). and still havent managed to get things flawless, but its getting better and better after every model car. if you plan on building old school cars, i suggest using bare metal. its perfect for the metal trimings, and gives the car a realistic look.all of the ones pictured i built, i have some more on another shelf but they are dusty as shit!!