Critiques

I am a retired architect. When I was working we posted our designs on a wall and about 20 people reviewed the designs and gave  their opinions, sometimes very harsh. Architects grow thick skins very quickly. That is just a fact of life for an architect. 

I enjoy when members of this forum provide input and comments regarding my builds. They make my future builds better.

This conversation ought to be moved to "General Modeling" because it will get more attention there.

This quiet little forum is meant for stuff like "how do I post a picture?".

AndrewJosie

Do people ever post images of their work for critique and constructive feedback?

Yes, but in the past, this site used to be very "non-critique-ish". In other words, the membership would take umbrage against anyone who critiqued a kit. Only "great jobs" were allowed. Strange that the person posting the work was happy with the feedback, but the membership wasn't. It was an odd paradigm.

It wasn't like there were the dreaded "rivet counters" pointing out every little error.

But I think many post photos of their completed project and didn't like to know that they made an error.

Now "works in progress" or "WIPs" beg for critiques since it helps identify issues before you've finished assembling, painting and finishing.

Personally, I will build straight out of the box on many kits I don't "care" about the subject matter, and will super detail a vehicle that matters more to me.

If someone is posting a “work in progress” of a build on here, I think that it is unrealistic to not expect comments and critiques. But conversely the commentor should look at the build and perhaps some of the builder’s other works before critiqueing. That’s where filling out our bios helps. 

I don’t mind the comments and critiques on my own builds, and will add a “comments and critiques welcome” at the end of a finished project. I’ve had members here tell me of gigs in a kit, that are not shown in the instructions as followed, but are inaccurate in reality during the build so I could correct them.

For me its one of the main reasons i post. Other people will see things that i miss or will have an idea i had not thought of.

But also remember, whether you are giving advice or recieving it, it doesn't have to be taken.

Yes,make sure you ask,statements like any comments welcome, or how can I improve, what do you think.Some won't give more then an attaboy or that looks great unless asked.In the past some have been very sensitive to any criticism.On the other hand some like to stick the knife in just to be critical.Most will compliment and offer suggestions and opinions.Be open minded,use what you think you can do or just let it go if you don't think its helpful.

Oh,and check your placement,try to use the proper section in posting your pictures.For example,this area is really for tech support.

Often.

Posters will regularly say something like "All comments or criticisms welcome."

The important thing is to keep any such comments as constructive as possible; if possible, offer suggestions or advice if it seems applicable. We all learn from each other -- that's the real value of a forum like this one.

I've been building for fifty-odd years...and haven't yet reached the stage where I figure I know it all. (Most...but not all. )