What is your biggest modelling flaw?

RonUSMC

Member since
April 2003
From: Seattle, WA

What is your biggest modelling flaw?

Posted by RonUSMC on Thursday, June 19, 2003 5:27 PM

I know what mine is.... its easy.

PATIENCE.

I have none. It gets so frustrating because I never wait for anything to dry... I dont want to spend the time to sand every little thing down. Then I regret it after its finished. I need to learn patience big time.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 19, 2003 6:46 PM

I'm in the same boat.
NO patience.
I have to have several projects going just so something can dry, I think that a seam or parting line won't be noticable so I don't sand but after painting it is, etc., etc.

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Thursday, June 19, 2003 7:43 PM

I have lots of patience, I haven't finished a model in over 2 years now! Big Smile [:D]

I guess that's be my big flaw, getting one done.
It is hard to be patient when you're moving right along on one and have to let something cure or dry... Tongue [:P]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 19, 2003 8:58 PM

Probably weathering. I just really got into drybrushing somewhat recently and have noticed a marked improvement in the finished product. Now if I just can get the nerve to try some washes....

Eric

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Thursday, June 19, 2003 9:00 PM

Filling & sanding seams, without a doubt. I try to avoid that whenever possible.
I just hate it. No matter how careful I am (or what I use) seams still tend to show through. Ugh. . . .

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 19, 2003 10:26 PM

I have perfectionist syndrome. Everything I do has to be perfect so I find it very hard to 'practice' on models. If it's not perfect the first time I get really discouraged or I hold off on building something or trying a technique because I need to learn every single thing about it.

Ray

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 20, 2003 12:04 AM

Sounds like me Ray... i'm new to the hobby and havent finished a model yet and im already trying to plan how to do all this preshading and washes and panel lines that you guys speak of . I know I'm not going to do it but I want to learn everything about these things now.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, June 20, 2003 12:56 AM

Finishing one before starting on the next dozen.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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kaleu

Member since
February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Friday, June 20, 2003 1:03 AM

I'd say my biggest flaw is not getting the seams filled and sanded. I've only recently been priming the seams to check them for problems before I paint the model. That has helped a lot. I also do not like painting road wheels on tanks. Too monotonous.

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Friday, June 20, 2003 1:37 AM

Mine is deliberating with myself over what to do or add to a kit. Do I detail this piece or not, the Panzer II F or G, add gear or not, grey or sand, western front or Africa, diorama or not, camo or not, etc......

Is it possible to put too much thought into a kit?

Mike

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 20, 2003 5:04 PM

Deciding on the paint scheme.
Since I rarely paint the model the way it's "supposed" to be, I tend to sit there for awhile and try and figure out what I want it to look like!
I usually end up with stripey camo schemes, I just can't seem to do blotches...

Oh, yeah, and filling seams is a pain in the pa-toot, but it must be done!

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