I have been costuming for years, but never worked with plastic before. The key is to really do your homework. Look at as many build threads as you can, as those will show someones entire build from start to finish. Look at lots of these and it will really build your confidence as the more you look around, the more you realize it isn't that hard. Most people start with the biceps then fore arms, waiting to do the bigger pieces as there confidence grows. What I did was do a search peice by piece. So I would look at doing the thigh, I would search out thigh and read as much as possible. But yes, I agree with the other, pictures are huge in us helping you