Now, this is an important one. When you’re first starting out with model kit building, pretty much any model looks intimidating. It will come with a lot of different pieces that are usually small and fiddly.  One very easy way to determine the difficulty of a kit is by checking the box. Some manufacturers will provide a difficulty rating. So as you’re just starting out, try and look for any with “beginner” or “easy” on the box. Not every manufacturer will provide a rating. Another way to work out the difficulty of a kit is by the number of pieces and the overall size. Generally speaking, if the model is small and has a lot of pieces, then it’s going to be pretty difficult. If it is bigger and has a small number of pieces, then it will be easier.