Talex, let me start by saying I am still relatively a noob in the tanking game, but just like most jumped in head first. My collection started with a cheap tank from Wal-Mart. At the time of that purchase I didn't even know there were soo many awesomely realistic tanks available. I only found out after looking for videos of the cheapie I bought on you tube. The first nice one I purchased was the Walker Bulldog (still my favorite) from Taigen. It had most of the upgrades already, but just like anything else you buy you start looking for ways to improve it. First thing was metal road wheels,and let me tell you when I started taking that first screw out I was lost. Then I found help from all these wonderful gents here on RCU. Don't ever feel stupid or shy about asking ANYTHING. There will be someone with an answer, and if not, someone who will find an answer to whatever challenge you face. And congrats on your first couple of hunks of armor. Taigen is a good brand and Erik is always a big help when you need it. Like he said though, once you get bit by that two tracked monster, it's got you! I am now the proud owner of more than a dozen pieces of armor,(mostly Taigen) and can build one part by part thanks to help from the awesome group of guys on RCU. I even did my first paint job about this time last year on a HL Abrams. And also, being a lifelong resident of the metro-Detroit area, go wings!