Your take on modelling...

[Chip&Dale]

A little constuctive critisisme didn't harm anyone yett.
Butt what the topic starter is refering to is that some peeps don't make any points to improve the model but start shouting right away "That car is butt ugly" and stuff like that
But i agree just build the car you like and do the best you can do.
And remember the only limit is youre imagination.

[RallyRaider]

There would have to be almost as many reasons and opinions about building models as there are modellers. Everybody's take on the issue will be different. The world is a mighty big place so there is plenty of room for many people to disagree yet still be right

Much like Senake I build models because I am a fan of rally and racing history, so I try and build as accurate a replica as possible. I've found it helpful in the past to have others point out details that could be improved when I display them here on AF.

It is not by bag to do all the fantasy stuff, or dream cars but I have no problem with those that do so. So long as they respect my slant then I'll do the same for them. Even if those type of models don't interest me there is always the possibility a useful tip or technique may be picked up

Can't say I've noticed a rise in the "your project is a failure" type comments. Generally posters on this forum try and exccentuate the positives in any models people are brave enough to offer up for criticism. Most comments regarding problems or deficiencies are done with the intention of offering assistance so that modeling skills can be improved. Also, if one offers criticism then you'd better be prepared to back it up with some evidence!

Bottom line is you should build for you. If others like your work that is just a bonus :flash:

[nervestrikes]

:eshooter: I think everyone has a great point of view on the posing question fo the fact that no one person will ever be right. Most importantly I model for the exploration of my imagination of and for the feeling of accomplishment when I am finished putting something together that didn't come already painted nor assembled. Speaking for myself, I definitely appreciate the opinions everyone has because just as one you guys said earlier it too makes me better and more aware of the mistakes I make with possible solutions. Where in the world can you get honest advice that makes you better at you skill with out paying a consultation fee......lol For real though I like both the supper detailed models and then at times you don't feel like supper detailing them, but you shoot for a comedic cartoonish look. Hey thanks to AF for being here and allowing me to learn from others without snobby, know it alls, and also for letting me speak my piece.

[Verminator]

I agree wholehardedly with this, I feel that with car modellimg there is no right or wrong, just what you want to do at the time, I am often subjected by my so called modeling friends at my local club to long drawn out arguments about shades of paint on aircraft, 'that aircraft didn't ever carry that bomb', 'that panel line is in the wrong place my 2 mm etc etc. As people have said in this forum, modelling is supposed to be a hobby and fun, but that goes out of the window when you research and then talk a subject to death. I sometimes feel like yelling at them to get a life and go and build the f***ing model. Some of the members at my local club do this all the time and havent turned in a new model for the five years ive been going, nuff said, lets all get back to what we do best and thats post pics of completed models. AF rules :ylsuper

[integra818]

Originally posted by supratuner


yea, thats why i say F*** panel lines, flat color interiors, and painting the window thingys

YOu say that just because you mess up the panel lines, interior colors, and the window thingys j/k

Geez, I agree with you entirely.

[supratuner]

Originally posted by integra818


YOu say that just because you mess up the panel lines, interior colors, and the window thingys j/k

Geez, I agree with you entirely.

nope, i dont even try to amke them
i think they are ugly, and not realistic, people always tell me to paint the windows? why? whats realistic about that

[grandprix92]

completely agree. you should be able to have fun and do shit you wouldnt be able to do in real life.

[machinehunter]

yeah i agree