[Bill 832]

I have built a number of Tamiya rc kits over the years, and the semi I am now working on is my first semi. You will like the Tamiya kits I think. They are easy to build, the quality is high, and the instructions are good once you get used to looking for the English part in each step. They provide scale drawings of all the screws so you can't really make a mistake unless you rush. I love the scale look, and the fact that they are re-releasing all the kits that I had as a kid. I currently own a Fast attack vehicle, Subaru Brat, CR01 rock crawler Jeep wrangler, Clodbuster, and a Hummer H1 military, all from Tamiya. It is a good way to get started if you are looking for something cheaper than a semi.