Burnout, are there two sides

[grumpa]

I'm sorry to say this will be my first and last post.
I have just found this forum as I am interested in getting into plastic scale modelling as a help to my main interest of Scale RC Helicopters.


On the RC Heli forums I frequent no one is lambasted because they post a lot about a build they are doing and most are encouraged to post more.


In my opinion if you are not interested in commenting on a build or in giving help or CC don't read it and don't get involved.Don't start name calling just because it has no interest to yourself (aimed at OP).


Good luck to all in your hobby, I will look elsewhere for inspiration.

Obviously you don't know the folks on this forum and your prejudgment of us is misplaced.


These are the most encouraging and kindest people you will find in this genre of forums, welcoming to all and newbie friendly in the extreme.


Everyone has a different slant on how they like to participate, weather it's posting every little bit of progress, only posting completed builds and everything in between.


Sure every now and then opinions may get misconstrued and some folks may get a bit carried away with the amount of postings of any particular project (myself included) but what harm is done really?


None that I can discern. As far as giving advise I tend to shy away a bit as everyone takes things different plus the printed word can often be misjudged.


Whenever a newbie signs up I always say "if I can be of any help just ask" If no one asks, I offer no advice...as simple as that.......Jim


PS...Maybe certain of us should offer advice in a PM, this way none would feel their undies are on display to the entire forum......just a thought....Oh and.....BRING BACK "VIEWS"!

[Guest]

I like reading posts and seeing the pics of builds.


If somebody asks what could have been done better then we probably get some different answers showing that we all have different views which can be interesting.


For me if the builder has enjoyed the build then that is all that is important. If the tracks on the tank look really bad or there are gaping seams on an aircraft then providing the builder enjoyed the time spent and found it relaxing and will buy more kits then that is what the hobby should be about.


I enjoy this site and it is a shame if a poster above decided it was not for him but that is his opinion and we are all different.


My main hobby is model rail but I do like building other models and the fact that they are far from perfect is fine as I had fun with the build and can pick up tips from the guys and gals on this site.

[flyjoe180]

Meanwhile I'm having a ball getting back to the bench at long last. Reading peoples' build progress reports kept my modelling habit alive and interested

[Bigfoot57]

My thoughts on this with my own type of attempting scratch building was I was posting too many times on little parts which with careful thought could have been combined into say a section completed which you can then add additional comment if it warrants it so this is how I will now continue

[dave]

The step by step build threads can be really helpful if you are planning to build the same kit, you can see in advance where the problems lie and hopefully how to work around issues. It also helps to see how someone tackled weathering etc, so I can learn from it for my next build.

[PaulTRose]

i enjoy reading other peoples build threads but tend to find when its gets very picture heavy i ignore it........too many pics and i get 'bored' for want of a better word


myself i tend to skimp on build threads.........mainly cos of the same reason....dont see the point of posting pics of each tiny advance.............but also cos im more interested in the building than taking pics lol lol.........by the time i remember ive normally made some decent progress