Weathering Depending how you intend to display your model, depends on whether to weather or not. This is done anytime after the decal coat has been applied. I have tried applying a flat coat after weathering, but it either makes the pastel powder run or makes the finish look patchy. Believe it or not, modelling is a dangerous hobby. Over time we collect a wide variety of knives, saws, files, glues and paints.
Most areas have a model club of some sort.
Some specialise in one Modelling field - ie Trucks only, etc. But the majority of clubs will have members in at least every field of modelling. And of course, if you have anything you would like to add, bitch or nit pick about, then e-mail me , I'm always open to new tricks and questions.