discussion You guys amaze me

[Alan 45]

I don't think I'm qualified to answer this thread but I'm as amazed as you are at the builds on here all I will say is it takes me between one week and six weeks to finish a build, that depends on the scale and detail of the kit.

I'm only at the basic skill level of painting and dry brushing so it doesn't take long to finish a build

 

[PaulTRose]

ive changed in the last few years

a few years ago i was long term unemployed thanks to a few things,....had time on my hands......in 2009 and 2010 i churned out 31 and 27 kits respectivly

these days im at work so that gets in the way and i made a conscious effort to slow down and improve,....last year it was 19 and only 14 so far this year (yes i do keep a record of how many i buy and build in a year lol)

and i tend to alternate tween 'big' builds and easy little ones like 1/76 armour that can be turned round quite quickly

i can remember being involved in a 48 hour Blitzbau GB,......built a Tamiya Lotus 7 , and did a decent job cos i planned it in advance but i cut so many corners i didnt enjoy it, rather take my time these days

 

[Guest]

For me i suppose it depends on the kit, i only really build 1/35 and occasional 1/32 but for a piece of armour it usually takes about 1 month from start to finish, for somthing with a bit more oommfff my bp44 armoured loco and wagons(shameless plug) that has taken 2 years of my life and there is still the diorama that i need to build but don't have the space for right now. Tha project is nearly 12ft long. For a kind of standard dio then iam looking around 3-4 months work from research to finished project. i get about 2-3 hours per night once Mia my daughter has gone to bed, i used to build on my late shifts at work but they have asked me to take everything home, so about 3 hours a night in the man hut.

scott

 

[BarryW]

I tend to get one to two hours a day for 5 to 6 days a week to build - no building on holidays and bank holidays at all though.

Since I got back into the hobby almost exactly two years ago I have built 5 1/48 kits as practice builds and 12 1/32 kits completed with one about 2 weeks in. No building now until 23rd September as I am off to The Lakes later today with my good lady for lots of good food and ale with maybe a mountain walk thrown in.

The 1/48s were each under 3 week builds (I had a bit more building time two years ago) but I take 1 to 2 months on the 32 scale kits on average. The painting and weathering after the main parts of the build alone takes me over 2 to 3 weeks, longer then the construction stage in most cases. The ZM Skyraider and JU88 were 3 month or so to build.

 

[Guest]

I tend to just plod along at my own pace as I don't have too many distractions, the build difficulty plays a huge part but there seems to be no logic for me in completion times... Maybe how I actually feel mentally has a bearing on the process. Ive noticed one vehicle from two manufacturers can take a huge difference in time to build due to the level if detail, this I've noticed with Sherman tanks.

I normally like to have one kit on the go ... And it doesn't really have a bearing on the time if in stick it in a dio or not .. I've put a 1:35 tank in a dio and build time was less than a free standing model.

I must admit I like scratch building as theres no set guidelines for the end result as more often than not you're looking for parts that will suffice or designing something to fit as an after thought.

In general though ... Tank and dio = 2-4 weeks .... Car on simple base = 4ish weeks.

40 inch Scratch built spaceship 14 months coz I lost interest.

And the last two reddwarf based scratch built models were about 4-6 weeks each i think,

Interesting question Aidan ... I'm enjoying reading the replies.

 

[papa 695]

Just like Polux I've been back to modeling and on this forum for 2 years I'm no where near the best on the forum I've still a lot to learn but on average it will take me around 4 weeks to complete a model but i do tend to have more than 1 kit on the go at times due to GB's and SIG's

 

[Guest]

Cool question & responses, fascinating. Pretty new to this, and wondered if I was going too fast... but feel better about it now.

The 1:72 Zero I'm doing has taken two weeks so far and I'm about half way through putting the decals on. Reckon it'll be done by the end of the weekend. My previous few builds - all 1:72 WWII single-seat fighters - have all taken about the same time, though I'm pleased to say I'm definitely getting better!

Unfortunately nothing else lined up... I've not been at this long enough to have a pile of un-built kits lying around! Might have a crack at something in 1:48 next.

 

[Guest]

Just like Polux I've been back to modeling and on this forum for 2 years I'm no where near the best on the forum I've still a lot to learn but on average it will take me around 4 weeks to complete a model but i do tend to have more than 1 kit on the go at times due to GB's and SIG's

Like you Ian having seen the kits on here I have a lot to learn that said I think it is one of those hobbies you never stop learning new tricks. Having not been a member for very long and seeing some of the work you guys do it is inspiring. I guess like most the only time my kits got viewed was if we had visitors but this has opened up a whole new audience.

 

[eddiesolo]

I have built a dio in two days using 1/144 scale kits. The 5 hour dio challenge I made a sunken mini-sub, it was pushing it but did it...just. But I tend to take my time, I hate having part kits, start one and finish it, used to spend a good couple of hours or more working on a kit, but my disability means I cannot sit for long or use my hands for long so now I try to just do what I want and finish it in my own time.

Si

 

[stona]

A while ago a friend and I built a 1/72 aircraft each over a festival week end!

I did a thread here:

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/al-fresco-model-building.13534/#post-102144

We were only allowed to use what came in the box, glue and Halfords primer. They were definitely not master pieces, but they were okay! It was good fun too which is the main thing.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Cool question & responses, fascinating. Pretty new to this, and wondered if I was going too fast... but feel better about it now.The 1:72 Zero I'm doing has taken two weeks so far and I'm about half way through putting the decals on. Reckon it'll be done by the end of the weekend. My previous few builds - all 1:72 WWII single-seat fighters - have all taken about the same time, though I'm pleased to say I'm definitely getting better!

Unfortunately nothing else lined up... I've not been at this long enough to have a pile of un-built kits lying around! Might have a crack at something in 1:48 next.

If your looking to build something bigger and aircraft is your bag then try revells 1/32 scale arardo ar 196 its a lovely detailed kit but not difficult, I built this one , this was my fifth build and I have only painted this in its bace colours with no weatheringView attachment 69215

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[BarryW]

I would second Alan on the Arado, it is a rare thing, a really good Revell kit. The glazing is something of a challenge because of how its engineered but it is certainly a good build.

In 32 scale though, the Hasegawa kits are favourites of mine providing a good balance between detail and ease of build. Cannot beat Tamiya's 32 scale WW2 aircraft though - Zero, Spitfire, Mustang and Corsair, sheer quality throughout, a bit costly perhaps but worth every penny.

 

[simontie]

I like the deep end first 3yrs I built around 15 bikes bought somewhere around 50 kits and have just started building a mark2 aew Shacklton1/48 scale vac pack! first aircraft in over 20 yrs now that’s an interesting build it will be a slow one, time is not the issue its the mind set if I am in the mood I do good work not great but if I am not in the mood then I don't touch anything as it has a habit of turning to ----t. not building just now but I am renovating a 1980s motor cycle that is occupying most of my free time couple that with work, house & garden my time is limited but even if it wasn’t not sure how much I could churn out at a good standard and that’s what matters to me the quality of the builds

Simontie

 

[Guest]

That's an interesting point Laurie, when you say intricate is best. It makes me wonder what the motivation for modeling is. If we built intricate kits all of the time, that may suggest that the compelxity and the skills were the challenge. But if we also build not so intricate kits, then why? I'm just thinking aloud!

Problem is not all aircraft I want to build are as intricate as preferred. Also if in the mood after a difficult model it is nice to take a rain break at something more straight forward.

Just shows that anybody making models is "nuts" I have always known this.

Laurie

 

[stona]

I just build what I fancy.

I've just taken a look at my PCM Tempest and blanched at the sight of all the photo etch to go in the cockpit. Intricate it definitely is!

I'm still building a 21st Century "Zero" and intricate that most definitely is not.

The Tempest will probably be next, just need to finish reading through Mason's book on the Typhoon/Tempest and stock up on superglue and lens cleaner for me specs

Cheers

Steve

 

[Ian M]

I'm looking forward to seeing that go together Steve.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Like Ian (Papa) says, with every model you learn things... it's true, but...

I don't know you all guys... for me it's like a problem now! I consider I'm a patience guy, and now, sometimes I bored myself because I go more slow than before. Remember my first kit 'the Pinkie' as a pretty nice model! Sure if I have to do it again, will be very different!! Preshade, chipping, rust, dust and this model turns and never ending story!!

I know is because my skills give me the opportunity of build it much better, but every day need more time to do a simply Kit!

And want to say another thing....

I believe this is the perfect forum (so, don't need to search another ).

We have all kind of members in our family....

Our historical ones, fasters builders, members with a fantastic imagination, scratch builders, fine plane modellers, guys with excellent layout ideas,....etc!!

And all us can learn from all!!

 

[Guest]

[quote="Pink Panther, post: 175076, member: 19660"

And want to say another thing....

I believe this is the perfect forum (so, don't need to search another ).

We have all kind of members in our family....

Our historical ones, fasters builders, members with a fantastic imagination, scratch builders, fine plane modellers, guys with excellent layout ideas,....etc!!

And all us can learn from all!!

Well said Polux. What puzzles me is how did this all come about ? Certainly not by moderators having to exert discipline as on other forums by the hour !

Laurie

 

[Guest]

[quote="Pink Panther, post: 175076, member: 19660"And want to say another thing....

I believe this is the perfect forum (so, don't need to search another ).

We have all kind of members in our family....

Our historical ones, fasters builders, members with a fantastic imagination, scratch builders, fine plane modellers, guys with excellent layout ideas,....etc!!

And all us can learn from all!!

Well said Polux. What puzzles me is how did this all come about ? Certainly not by moderators having to exert discipline as on other forums by the hour !

Laurie

I think it came about Laurie because everyone here actually loves to build model kits, some of the other forums i have been on they tend to be rivet counters and want everthing perfect and thats ok but they tend to look down and critacise on new starts to the hobby which i think puts people off, it is simple we all love building models that is why i think this forum works soooo well.

scott

 

[Guest]

I think it came about Laurie because everyone here actually loves to build model kits, some of the other forums i have been on they tend to be rivet counters and want everthing perfect and thats ok but they tend to look down and critacise on new starts to the hobby which i think puts people off, it is simple we all love building models that is why i think this forum works soooo well.scott

My experience as a new starter has been great - some fantastic advice, not a whisper of disapproval of newbie habits or skillset, and one member even sent me a starter airbrush kit. "The perfect forum"? As close as I've ever seen!