Test models completed - honest opinions??

[Guest]

Very true. Not quite sure my boss would see it that way lol.

Richard

[Guest]

Two very nice cars

Are they good or bad makes no difference.

My question to you Richard is a simple one, did you enjoy yourself while building them? If the awnser is yes then keep building and forget about the good or bad.....

[Guest]

I know I need to forget about the end product and enjoy but I've always been some what of a perfectionist so it's hard for me to settle for a mediocre model.

Richard

[Guest]

I don't know your name Partsguy26, and I can't see enough to give an honest opinion, but from what I can see they look fine.Some true and apt words from the 'sages'!

Keep these in mind too.....

My 10 Modelling Commandments:-

Never seek perfection...It's an impossible gold.

Don't hesitate to ask questions...learn from others.

Try not to compare your attempts with those of more experienced modellers. Frustration will be your friend!

Don't bin any model, no matter how bad, keep it as a test piece.

Learn from your mistakes.

Never get down hearted.

Never say "I can't do this.".....At least try!

Take your time.

Your next model will be better than the last........Believe it to be so!

Don't build at half cock, walk away and come back later.

That's my 10.....

But the ultimate bit of advise....HAVE FUN!!!!

Good luck with future builds.

Ron

These are going up on my wall.

[Guest]

That is OK unless they send you up it.

Laurie

[Guest]

Have to say I like those commandments. May have to join mustang69 in have those on my wall.......framed obviously

[stona]

I usually pin up reference photos and one piece of advice.......Don't Panic!

Steve

[Guest]

The panic one too, must go up on the wall. Made another mess this afternoon cause of panic. Busy painting wheel wells with light olive, and while turning plane around, wet brush touches light-blue underside of wings, panic... grab toilet paper and wiped too messy with thinners... of course... light blue paint comes of in places and where too much thinners were left, goes all fuzzy.... aarrrggghhh, so i learn, mistake by mistake, everytime.

[stona]

Yes,it's a serious point. Very often when things do go awry the initial reaction to fix it then and there is the wrong one as you demonstrated so brilliantly above

Many things are better left alone for a while when they will become much easier to fix.

Steve

[Andy2035]

Hi Richard,

Sorry for the late welcome, I am liking the models, I can't add to anything that has already been said, just enjoy and relax when making them...

I've not long returned back to the hobby myself, but I have learn't so much from this forum, they are a very talented bunch and are also very friendly, I have tried a couple of other sites but all they see to do is snipe at one another, although some of the models are exceptional, so I just tend to have a look at the builds and that is it, but here they make you feel so welcome...

Anyway, have fun, looking forward to seeing some more of your builds...

Andy...

[Guest]

Thanks Andy. I have noticed how nice people on here are. And how talented they all are. I always enjoy making models, no matter how well/bad they go.

It is nice how welcome everyone has made me, and I will do the same for any new members.

Off the subject, do any of you go to the model exhibition in Londons Alexandra palace? I've been before but must have been about 15 years ago. Wondered if it was any good still.

[spanner570]

Have to say I like those commandments. May have to join mustang69 in have those on my wall.......framed obviously

I'm glad you like them, they were a spur of the moment thing after reading your initial post......

I just sat down and typed them out to mirror my approach to modelling.....

Royalty invoices are in the post chaps!!

Cheers,

Ron

[Guest]

Royalty invoices are in the post chaps!!

Nice try Ron haha.

Good spur of the moment thing tho. I thought you must have followed those for years. I know I will be though.

[Guest]

The panic one too, must go up on the wall. Made another mess this afternoon cause of panic. Busy painting wheel wells with light olive, and while turning plane around, wet brush touches light-blue underside of wings, panic... grab toilet paper and wiped too messy with thinners... of course... light blue paint comes of in places and where too much thinners were left, goes all fuzzy.... aarrrggghhh, so i learn, mistake by mistake, everytime.

Frikkie. Get some B & Q decorators wipes. If I have a run or hair etc I take a wipe & gently wipe away. They are moist & do not shed hair or bits & leave clean area with out a seam of paint to plastic.

Laurie

[Guest]

Thanks Laurie, will invest in something similar if I don't find them, especially when it comes to brush hairs staying behind. Of late have resigned to leaving the hair in, because the mess I make trying to get it out is just not worth it. Drove me bezerk when repainting the same mess mentioned above, on the last brush stroke, a hair stayed behind. The ensuing loud profanities scared the cat out of the room, running a streak straight for the furthest corner of the flat. Up to the mess mentioned above, the wing underside had come out beautiful; paint layering was constant and light, but not see through, with hours spent on taping before hand, and the scribed panel lines were showing nicely and I was so looking forward to try out washing panel lines for the first time after the clear coat. Ergo me flying off the handle when one mistake leads to a mess and another mess.