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Originally Posted by bhop73
I'm having a hard time believing it's your second model.. don't get me wrong.. I believe you, it's just that I have to force myself to.
So when you say second model.. is this your second "car" model? Are you an armor, or airplane guy that decided to build some cars? Did you have a model mentor, or did you learn techniques from the web, or magazines?
Don't take this post the wrong way, i'm not trying to sound skeptical, it's just that most people's 2nd model doesn't end up this detailed, so i'm just a little curious about your background and where you found your technical know-how.
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Hi Bhop73! – I thought long and hard about if/what/how to answer your questions
First, I definitely do not take offence in the fact that you think that my 2nd model is that good. I feel extremely complimented albeit I’m not sure if it’s THAT deserving. I do think that it was a pretty damn respectable attempt and I really enjoyed it and am very proud of it despite all the flaws I know are there.
None the less, I don’t want to leave anyone with the impression that I’m trying to hide or underplay my modeling experience for whatever reason nor that I am a better modeler than in fact I really am. I joined this forum 6 or so months ago and have developed serious respect for my peers here and at the end of the day I want to earn your genuine respect too – even if it’s only for “effort” rather than “achievement”
. BTW bhop73, I visited your web site and am really impressed by all your work from different areas and your awards are well deserved.
The Cobra is my 2nd car kit in my life and I think my (
here’s the first - Nov/Dec last year - and
here’re my 3rd and
4th). As a kid, I made a couple of the usual kits (probably 6-7 unpainted glue bombs
) and then did nothing until about 10 years ago when, buying a birthday gift for my daughter’s classmate, I picked up a couple of kits for myself to play with - 2 airplanes (finished with hand painted Humbrol) and the Cord above. Last year, I found the Cord in the cellar, and said to myself “I want to do model cars!” End of story. Total life builds to date: 6 glue bombs, 2 airplanes and 3 completed cars. My future life story available
here and
here
I’ve spend a LOT of time searching, browsing looking for tips, hints, ideas etc etc. Mentors (no BS intended) are here on AF and on the
www. I realized from looking at their work, that a plastic car in 1/24 can sooooooo much more. Your Eclipse Tuner work is exactly the kind of thing I mean. Also I’m kind of lucky in that being a mature person, age wise anyway, I was able to throw some “start up” money at the hobby so I bought myself an AB, Alclad2, BMF, and other tools that really help improve the end results and, of course, a bunch of kits.
Anecdote: the first kit I bought last year while browsing my LHS was a Tamiya Enzo. While researching the car on the web, I discovered this forum and the SMS detail kit which I proceeded to order. Speaking to Matthew Wells on the phone, I mentioned that I was a beginner and he (very honorably) pointed out to me that, as a newbie, I was in danger of blowing my $125!! I stubbornly bought the kit anyway but decided that, since achievable excellence is important to me, it might be more “mature” to start with my sights set a little lower. The Cord, Cobra, Cooper, Boxster - these are my “classroom”.
Over the past 9 or so months I’ve developed a passion for this hobby. I’ve found in it values that appeal to me – technical precision, artistry, self improvement, something a bit off the beaten track, originality, problem solving. FYI my other interests include mechanical wrist watches (collecing not making!!!) which, for me share many of the same values. The difference is that I can more or less afford to buy the models that appeal to me but not all the rist watches
Enough blah blah from me and Modelers Anonymous and sorry for bumping the thread again although you „bumped” it first
Also thanks to you all again for the kind comments – it’s very motivating to get positive feedback