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**Alan 45** · 17 December 2013, 15:08

If I knew of someone who built a kit and then ended up with his name in print with his builds I'd be delighted for the person

I have no bitterness in me so if someone does well then they should be commended for the achievement .

**InFlames** · 17 December 2013, 15:20

It depends, really.

I am a regular contributor for Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine and when my local modellers found out about that, some were delighted while others started an envious crusade against my work as well as the magazine. At the end of the day, my articles are still published while they still live in their envious world. You have to bare in my mind that for a good articles, not only you have to be a good modeller but also a good writer and photographer.

**Ian M** · 17 December 2013, 16:05

I would say that the problem must lay with the person that gets published.

There are those that get published and life carries on and they carry on as they always have. Then there are those that get published and think that they are some kind of demi-modelling-God. Change the way they work and strive to please the media rather than their own passion and get lost along the way.

I bode no ill will to anyone be they the first or the second of these types. I will say that all the published articles I have seen on hard copy are all expert built and painted and Of those I know I am pleased for them. As for myself? First I would need to be able to produce consistently good results before I even would think about submitting a build to a magazine

Ian M

**flyjoe180** · 17 December 2013, 19:37

I don't bother with magazines, I get all I need here. Some guys here have had work published, and that is amazing. It's a bit of inspiration to know someone who can produce model work to a standard worthy of mention in such a publication, especially if you have had the privilege to see their build in progress. The resultant reactions from others and the modeller probably stems from their personality. Most would publish and get on with life and building more, whereas a few might go into what Ian called 'demi-modelling-God' mode.

**AlanG** · 17 December 2013, 22:28

Anyone should feel happy enough to promote their work via any media they choose. As long as they do it respectfully and not belittliing other people whilst doing so then i feel the masses should be happy for them. And from my personal point of view it actually inspires me to try a little harder on my next build. I am no where near the standard of top builders like we have on this forum and many others around the globe. But it doesn't stop me enjoying their work

**papa 695** · 18 December 2013, 07:20

To build a kit that is good enough to be posted in a magazine takes real skill and dedication ,many many hours of hard work, and too that end I would be well pleased for anybody who as had his or her kits posted in a magazine. But like what as already been said there are those out there that would be envious

**eddiesolo** · 18 December 2013, 10:29

The problems from getting stuff in a magazine start, IMO, if you have loads, the odd one or two are okay, folk are pleased for you. And the modelling snobs tend to ignore you, it is only after a few articles or a regular spot that they start to criticise your work or nit-pick.

If, this about your work being published, do it, just keep a level head and let the world be damned, you will always have rivet-counters etc, this is fine in a top end world competition, not fine in a article on how you did a model or some pictures. Your work is some of the best I have seen and stands up to the best scrutiny, your quality and painting are good.

Hope this helps...well a little.

Si

**stona** · 18 December 2013, 10:57

If you want have a model published in a magazine then go for it. If it becomes a regular event just remember not to believe your own publicity!

Cheers

Steve

**Guest** · 18 December 2013, 12:38

Nothing to do with modeling but the general attitude and response from peers is the same in other hobbies from what I've seen...

I wrote a scientific "in the field" article for a Tarantula journal several years back, a lot of the people who seemed to support my research turned into ultimate critics when it was published..... It's a sad state of affairs when a little publicity alienates you in the minds of others.

**Guest** · 18 December 2013, 12:54

I feel you should do what you are comfortable with wether you have work published or not. No matter what you do in life there will always be the ones who look down there nose at you and your efforts. I say fair play to anyone who is of that standard that they get work published. I for one enjoy reading these articles and sometimes learning new methods of application etc etc.

I think those that look down there noses at you either feel inadequate in there own little world or as has been previously written they think they are a god among others. One thing is certain we all breathe and s**t the same and all go out of the world after our last breathe the same

**Guest** · 18 December 2013, 14:14

Originally posted by \

Your work is some of the best I have seen and stands up to the best scrutiny, your quality and painting are good. Si

What....

...me?

I don't ask this question for me! I never go at a competition, so imagine post on a magazine!!!

But thanks for the comment

**eddiesolo** · 18 December 2013, 14:30

Originally posted by \

What....

...me?I don't ask this question for me! I never go at a competition, so imagine post on a magazine!!!

But thanks for the comment

Yes, you, as a modeller you know your stuff, okay there is always room for improvement, said it before, if we where that good we wouldn't be on sites like this. There will always be 'glory-hounds' with the 'look at me and my stuff' but they are few and far between and soon get the hump when 'normal' people ignore them.

This is the criteria for modellers.

Professional: Will scratch build and kit-bash to create perfect scale replicas, this will be painted in accurate paints, even sourcing the actual paint in some cases, there will be reams of photos and papers on the model in hand-build time could be months or years.

Amateur-professional: Has a good understanding of scratch building and scales and painting/weathering techniques to create something superb, some items on a dio etc maybe semi-scale so not 100% accurate but near enough-build time could be days/weeks or months.

Amateur: Good understanding of making kits with good painting/weathering skills, normally OOB kits-build time hours/days/weeks.

Novice: Just starting out, learning how to make kits, glue, paint etc, sometimes disastrously-build time hours/days.

Then there is Alan...oh, dear.

Just kidding Alan!

You I would fit into into the Amateur-professional level, as are a lot on this site. While I would place myself as a amateur. Quality of work and detailing is more in many builds than I put into mine.

Si

**Guest** · 18 December 2013, 15:10

Well Polux, if they showed the same quality of work as you have demonstrated on this forum, I would be full of admiration, and it would inspire me to try harder with my own efforts.

Cheers Derek

**Alan 45** · 18 December 2013, 15:28

Originally posted by \

Yes, you, as a modeller you know your stuff, okay there is always room for improvement, said it before, if we where that good we wouldn't be on sites like this. There will always be 'glory-hounds' with the 'look at me and my stuff' but they are few and far between and soon get the hump when 'normal' people ignore them.This is the criteria for modellers.

Professional: Will scratch build and kit-bash to create perfect scale replicas, this will be painted in accurate paints, even sourcing the actual paint in some cases, there will be reams of photos and papers on the model in hand-build time could be months or years.

Amateur-professional: Has a good understanding of scratch building and scales and painting/weathering techniques to create something superb, some items on a dio etc maybe semi-scale so not 100% accurate but near enough-build time could be days/weeks or months.

Amateur: Good understanding of making kits with good painting/weathering skills, normally OOB kits-build time hours/days/weeks.

Novice: Just starting out, learning how to make kits, glue, paint etc, sometimes disastrously-build time hours/days.

Then there is Alan...oh, dear.

Just kidding Alan!

You I would fit into into the Amateur-professional level, as are a lot on this site. While I would place myself as a amateur. Quality of work and detailing is more in many builds than I put into mine.

Si

Get out ! I'm not that good mate I only have basic weathering skills but thank you for the complement

I think I'm more like yourself really but I think you edge above me on what you can do with bits and bobs to produce a better build

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