Editing 1d4chan's Assembling, Painting and Basing Guide (section)

===Choosing Your First Model Kit===

Obviously anyone who already bought themselves some models to paint can skip this part, but if you're struggling to choose baby's first model, here are a few things you can keep in mind to help:

*'''Keep It Simple, Stupid'''
**Try to ignore the temptation of only getting a cadre of infantry, under the logic that the large quantity of models will make practice easier. While you will get a large number of models, you'll likely get tired of assembling, basing and painting all of them- either leading to huge losses in time or rushed jobs. You don't learn much from that other than "don't do a Conscript squad of 20 units in one go."
**You're still learning muscle memory stuff like brush technique and control, and larger, simpler models give you plenty of room to practice.
**Terrain is a good choice for this, but it's hardly a requirement.
*'''Remember Your Budget'''
**It can also be tempting to splurge on one big miniature, thinking that while it may take a while to paint, finishing it will make you a better painter; this logic isn't entirely wrong, but it's important to remember that a model is only the first thing you'll be buying for yourself.
**Later on, you'll be needing glues, paints, brushes, pliers, files, and perhaps many other optional tools as well. If you don't budget for the things you won't get with the model when you buy it, you will deeply regret it.
*'''Plastic is Your Friend'''
**Models are made from a wide variety of materials, but plastic is arguably the most common.
**While most advice is of some use regardless of material, most of this guide assumes you are using plastic; if you choose something else, be sure to note how it differs, especially in terms of assembly and priming.