What part do you lack Skill?

MidMazar · #1 10-05-2005, 01:29 PM

Sitting here waiting for my microsol to dry, and i thought of a thread. I just want to ask what do you guys have the most flaws in? I mean what is the hardest part of making the model? I personally lack skill in putting on cf on irregular surfaces, and making the ride height perfect. Also whats everyones personal prefrence on putting on cf? I guess you need a lot of patience and microsol. I must have used almost 2 sheets of cf on one part!!! Its frustrating and it still shows flaws. Oh well i guess practice makes almost perfect. Am i the only one with this problem?

Hiroboy · #2 10-05-2005, 02:09 PM

Clear coating (based on a slight cockup just now)

mickbench · #3 10-05-2005, 02:37 PM

Just about everything... He he.. Decals are hard for me. I just HATE applying them. But I think that applies to us all..!!

also drilling holes for some odd reason.. just cocked up my fuel line holes for the Honda I'm building. It'll do, but it will never win any awards other then holes made by someone who looked to be drunk..!!

Not much cop at scratch building either, and putty work is erm, interesting at best from me..!! Not too good at cutting body panels off either..

Just cut the hood off a Revell C5-R and erm, not the best..!! Just about the start working with CF decals and P/E.. Hmmm... Watch this all end in tears...!!

Perhaps I need a new hobby..!!

gasman03 · #4 10-05-2005, 02:41 PM

painting window trim. I don't have a problem with BMF, but its when I have to mask it all off and paint it black. no matter what I do the paint always runs. I hoping a switch to an airbrush would help solve this. now all I have to do is learn how to use the airbrush

KTem · #5 10-05-2005, 03:03 PM

Painting the window edge black. Not the trim, but that *%&$ black edge along the window itself... it really is a bitch to do, and I always get the windows all greasy...

I wonder how some people on this board keep their windows so amazingly clean!

Vric · #6 10-05-2005, 03:18 PM

I would say complex decaling. But not CF. I'm good with CF. Just kits that are completly recovered by decals

boostspike · #7 10-05-2005, 03:25 PM

any and all window trims.... ruined models because of it....

DukeMan · #8 10-05-2005, 03:40 PM

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I just want to ask what do you guys have the most flaws in? I mean what is the hardest part of making the model?

Finishing it

flying finn · #9 10-05-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeMan

Finishing it

hehe, that´s a good one!

I think my biggest issue is making smal details(engine wiring etc.)
And also keeping everything clean, including my working desk

Merkava · #10 10-05-2005, 04:03 PM

Keeping dust out of my finishes... maybe because I have always painted in my garage, where all of my father's woodworking tools are.

Also masking. I always seem to get one edge or corner that lifts right before I start painting... even after I burnish like a banshee!

mike@af · #11 10-05-2005, 04:09 PM

Building something stock.

Murray Kish · #12 10-05-2005, 04:29 PM

Making it look crisp/clean. I seam to have a real hard time getting small parts installed without making a mess. Attaching hoses and wires never seems to work out very well (they never seem to look realistic to me...)

I seem to do an OK job of the various individual pieces, but when I bring it all together, I either 'rush' it or mess it up somehow....

Murray

D_LaMz · #13 10-05-2005, 04:41 PM

Window masking!! ( Clear part )

Vric · #14 10-05-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by D_LaMz

Window masking!! ( Clear part )

oh yea me too !

Even with masking, I just can't to a clean job. I need to try my airbrush next time.

Dz! · #15 10-05-2005, 06:21 PM

Getting car ready for paint, painting it

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