Is a detail oriented thread right for you?

When I post a build,I am looking for any comments.All are appreciated,not all of them are going to applied.I use what I can,and pass on the rest.So I invite all,to comment away,because something will be always be useful.

StephenLawson

 And not wanting to take myself  too serious here. But I don't seem to get it when someone joins a thread to minimize the help another offers.

Well their are some people the are nut and bolt counters that feel they have to criticize everything done wrong with a build.....ex: the tool box on the fender should have an allen wrench not a monkey wrench. With the monkey wrench it is now hypotetical and not at all real for 1943 Warsaw.

Sure some people criticize just to criticize and boost their egos, but their are some people that criticize a build inorder to help the modeler improve. Sure, their wording might some time be mistaken and taken negatively, yet the fact is if someone didn't criticize and just gave you "pats on the back"  for a job well done how would you learn and improve? I think my signature line sums it up nicely.   

I post also to get comments, good and bad, so I can inprove my future builds. I don't take any too personnal.

When I reply, I try to compliment first and then offer a suggestion.

If it is not stated in some form by the OP, there can be times when it will appear unclear as to whether the OP is looking for constructive input. In those cases I will tread lightly.

ruddratt

If it is not stated in some form by the OP, there can be times when it will appear unclear as to whether the OP is looking for constructive input. In those cases I will tread lightly.

I feel that whenever someone posts their work here on the forums expect constructive crticism. If your simply looking for "atta boy" compliments then you should goto your mother and such. The forums are here to help modelers improve, not lay on the compliments when compliments aren't necessarily due.

 I like a detail oriented thread. There's tons to be learned. However, if it is very "word heavy", I tend to skip through to the pics. If I see something I want to know about, I'll go back through and read to find the answer. I think Chukw is the perfect example, excellent attention to detail, explained well in just a few words. I try to answer any ???s in my build threads before they are asked, doesn't always happen, but I try. When I post a build, sure "attaboys" are awesome and help fuel the fire, but I wouldn't be mad at anybody for giving critisizm. We're putting up our work to be judged, and so it should be judged honestly, and POLITELY. If someone says they don't like your build, BIG deal, it's not for them, don't twist your panties over it.

Yes...and no...

I love detail oriented threads. Like Fermis said, there is much to be learned. I try to closely follow builds by certain people because I know they provide detailed explanations of steps, as well as problem solving tips because lord knows we all run into snags, 'master modeler' or not.

I don't tend to post WIP's though. I'm not that talented and I feel like I would have nothing new to offer. I'm learning from every one else so what I post would be fairly old news. I am better off just taking a final picture of the model and posting that. The only time I will post a detailed WIP is when I'm building a subject I know nothing about. In this case, I'm not posting to show what I can do but rather I'm looking for help or I'm looking to see if what I'm doing is correct.

I guess in the end I wouldn't feel like my WIP is worth following.

Yeah, it is.

mg.mikael

 

ruddratt:

 

If it is not stated in some form by the OP, there can be times when it will appear unclear as to whether the OP is looking for constructive input. In those cases I will tread lightly.

 

 

I feel that whenever someone posts their work here on the forums expect constructive crticism. If your simply looking for "atta boy" compliments then you should go to your mother and such. The forums are here to help modelers improve, not lay on the compliments when compliments aren't necessarily due.

If someone, especially a newbie, were to receive only criticism, constructive or otherwise, I'm not quite sure how they'd react - depends on the individual. However, there is nothing wrong with interjecting a few "attaboys", especially if they are well deserved. People in general like to hear what they did right (or at least if they're on the right track) as well as where they need to improve.