Model Building Hobby Guide

Help me get started with model building:

**My Interest:**
- Model type: ${{MODEL_TYPE}}
- Scale preference: ${{SCALE}}
- Subject interests: ${{SUBJECTS}}
- Experience level: ${{EXPERIENCE}}

**Resources:**
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}
- Workspace: ${{WORKSPACE}}
- Time available: ${{WEEKLY_HOURS}} hours/week
- Ventilation situation: ${{VENTILATION}}

**Goals:**
- Quality level seeking: ${{QUALITY_GOAL}}
- Display or play: ${{PURPOSE}}
- Competition interest: ${{COMPETITION}}

Please provide:
1. Beginner kit recommendations
2. Essential tools list
3. Basic assembly techniques
4. Painting fundamentals (brush and airbrush)
5. Weathering and finishing techniques
6. Workspace setup
7. Safety (especially for paints/glues)
8. Common mistakes to avoid
9. Skill progression path
10. Online resources and communities
11. Where to buy kits and supplies
12. Advanced techniques to aspire to