Which is yor favorite part?

I suppose figuring out which version TO model.

I always like painting/detailing the cockpits of my aircraft. That area is such a focal point and I love seeing all that tiny detail!!

LOVE IT!! 

I'm with you on aircraft,decaling really brings a sterile model to life.When I do armor,it's probably the weathering and detailing

I have to say mine is the paint booth.  With every layer applied the plastic becomes real and comes to life right in front you.  I noticed, at least in my house, no one cares nor comments on my model until the first layer of paint goes on.

Gluing / assembly.

I'm gonna have to go with assemly.  I like watching all those large individual parts turn into a tank.

Aircraft - masking canopies and dealing with seams in areas surrounded with fine detail.

Armor - sanding wheels

LOVE IT SO MUCH

Ripping the cellophane off the box and everything that comes after that...

Probably the only part I don't enjoy is waiting for paint to dry.

One aspect I really enjoy is the research and planning that goes into a project even before I hit the bench.  I like to build models that are both accurate and historically significant and a lot of that comes from the research that comes beforehand.  My collection of reference books rivals the stack of kits in my stash.

Mark

Weathering/Rust

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

Seeing a nice big plane all buttoned up, filled, masked, wiped down & ready to be hit with it's first serious coat of paint!

echolmberg

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

RESlusher

 

echolmberg:

 

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

Oh man... that is right!  I take mine back.  This is by far my fave.  I have never owned a kit with the plastic wrapper intact longer than the ride home.  That baby comes off the minute I walk in the door (it it was not taken off already).

Echo139er

 

RESlusher:

 

 

echolmberg:

 

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

 

 

Oh man... that is right!  I take mine back.  This is by far my fave.  I have never owned a kit with the plastic wrapper intact longer than the ride home.  That baby comes off the minute I walk in the door (it was not taken off already).

Gotta admit, examining the parts layout and kit design is a fun part of the purchase.

Still gonna stay with the gluing / assembly though.

RESlusher

echolmberg:

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

Ha-ha-ha!  I remember one time in particular where I made my purchase, walked back out to my car, got inside and then promptly removed the plastic wrap and opened the box.  It was at that moment when I told myself "I think I need help."  LOL!

Eric

Echo139er

RESlusher:

 

echolmberg:

 

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

 

Oh man... that is right!  I take mine back.  This is by far my fave.  I have never owned a kit with the plastic wrapper intact longer than the ride home.  That baby comes off the minute I walk in the door (it it was not taken off already).

 Okay, be honest, how many of you took a peek at your Christmas presents early?

My favorite part?  That would be putting the completed kit on my shelves few steps away from my work bench... always feel great when I do this. 

Hmmm.......that's a hard one. I like it all. Opening it, building, painting, and decals. Tough to pick just one. Maybe painting. Seeing it come to life as the aircraft I wanted to build.

Sprue-ce Goose

 

Echo139er:

 

 

RESlusher:

 

 

echolmberg:

 

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

 

 

Oh man... that is right!  I take mine back.  This is by far my fave.  I have never owned a kit with the plastic wrapper intact longer than the ride home.  That baby comes off the minute I walk in the door (it was not taken off already).

 

 

Gotta admit, examining the parts layout and kit design is a fun part of the purchase.

Still gonna stay with the gluing / assembly though.

Opening the box is great, but I don't do it anymore if it's sealed. i wait until I'm ready to build it.

I'll have to go with the construction followed very closely with that first base coat that begins to put life into the plastic. It really begins to look like the real deal.

tigerman

Sprue-ce Goose:

 

Echo139er:

 

 

RESlusher:

 

 

echolmberg:

 

Does opening the box for the very first time count?  Because that would be my favorite part of the whole modeling experience.  If it doesn't count, then I'd have to say working on the cockpit would be my favorite followed extremely closely by the decaling part.

Eric

 

 

 

Eric,

I hear ya, man!  Whenever I get a new kit the first thing I do it tear it open, even if it's going to be months (or longer) until I actually build it.  I just love opening it up and looking at everything.  I'm like a kid at Christmas time.

 

 

 

Oh man... that is right!  I take mine back.  This is by far my fave.  I have never owned a kit with the plastic wrapper intact longer than the ride home.  That baby comes off the minute I walk in the door (it was not taken off already).

 

 

Gotta admit, examining the parts layout and kit design is a fun part of the purchase.

Still gonna stay with the gluing / assembly though.

 

Opening the box is great, but I don't do it anymore if it's sealed. i wait until I'm ready to build it.

I'll have to go with the construction followed very closely with that first base coat that begins to put life into the plastic. It really begins to look like the real deal.

No Tiger,you are just asking too much,you just have to open that box,don't open the bags but you just have to take a look inside.Remember sitting in the car outside the LHS and opening the box.

Leaving that box sealed would just be pure torture

Finishing... when the last fiddly bit is glued in place and the last bit of weathering is on. To step back and behold my latest creation

Research...without a doubt...  But if you mean hands on modelling related i'd say masking canopies and the assembly work. So relaxing

Richard

My favorite part is the first few days/hours of the build. When you open the box and start pulling parts out, and start to assemble and paint various bits of the plane. When you have the initial excitement still of the new build.

I'll add that the least favorite part is still.......sanding seams!

B-17 Guy

I'll add that the least favorite part is still.......sanding seams!

Filling and sanding seams is pretty relaxing to me, especially since I've acquired a wide range of different shapes and grades of sticks.  My favorite part is definitely opening up the kit and when I first start wielding the sprue cutters and gluing together parts.  Building something that looks like a plane from a collection of bits of plastic is what I'm in the hobby for.  Painting is great but I'm not good enough at it yet for it to be anything but nerve wracking.  As noted in the 'parts you hate' thread, though, I just don't understand you guys who think masking the canopy is fun.  

Can I make a list of those that responded that way and ship y'all my canopies for masking?  I won't even charge you for the pleasure.  

Building/detailing tank turrets.

Researching and buying the kit in the first place. That and finishing them. I also like when I remove the masking on canopies as it is only then the thing looks like it is finished.

So..I´m the only one that loves decaling.......?I´m starting to worry........

knowing the camo scheme came out better than expected...