What I love about modeling is...

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

What I love about modeling is...

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 30, 2005 3:00 PM

the fact that you make the models as good as you want them to be. By this I mean that you can make a $2.95 revell mini-snap together kit look better than a $200 large scale model. I love the fact that I can spend hours on cheap cheap models making them real, and basically make them look as good as I want them to look. (btw i did recently spend over 2 weeks on one of those snap together ones, fooling around with it and painting it and such).

Whats your favorite thing about modeling Question [?]

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Borg R3-MC0

Member since
September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Monday, August 1, 2005 7:47 AM

Just 2 weeks! My models take a month, at least! (and that's when I'm on vacation!)

My favorite thing is making my newest model look better then the one before that. Improving my skills to achieve the best result.

Altough I don't always achieve this goal. Sad [:(]

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Monday, August 1, 2005 10:28 AM

It's way more relaxing and rewarding than sitting in front of the boob tube whatching yet another stupid reality show.

Dave

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, August 1, 2005 11:59 AM

I can pass it off as a hobby, when in fact I like to fly the finished planes around, making machine gun noises. Big Smile [:D]

So long folks!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 1, 2005 2:24 PM

I love driving for three and half hours trying to find somewhere that sells Humbrol paint, no wait, that's what I hate about modeling!!

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Monday, August 1, 2005 3:40 PM

...building models. Just having some time to concentrate on the kit I have in front of me and not let daily concerns intrude for a little while as I try to get the parts to line up correctly. To have my son come in and ask me what I'm doing and listen to him suggest what I could do next with the wonder of an 8 yr old is the greatest reward that comes from this hobby.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Monday, August 1, 2005 5:38 PM

the chicks... it's most definitely all the chicks that dig modelers that I like about the hobby... ok.. well that is my wife so I guess chick would be what I meant... and modeler, not plural Wink [;)]

I think like LemonJello said the relaxation and getting into a trance kinda while concentrating that the outside world isn't a part of...

and the second comment he made had me thinking back to when I was 6 to 8 or so and watching my dads models take shape...dreaming what it would look like and putting it in a fictitious dio in my head and thinking of what would look good with it...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, August 1, 2005 6:16 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900

the chicks... it's most definitely all the chicks that dig modelers that I like about the hobby... ok.. well that is my wife so I guess chick would be what I meant... and modeler, not plural

I forgot about the chicks, and the cool viking hats!

You guys DO wear viking hats when you build models, right? I mean, it's not just me, is it? Blush [:I]

So long folks!

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Monday, August 1, 2005 7:55 PM

Viking hats? ummmm.. they were fresh out last time I went to the LHS... Wink [;)]

gonna have to order that one from greatmodels! (mannnn!!! I knew I was missing something! Disapprove [V]

)

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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djrost_2000

Member since
February 2003
From: Where the coyote howl, NH

Posted by djrost_2000 on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 12:45 AM

I love listening to music while I model, and you get into an otherworldly trance while you are making styrene into a creation. Cool [8D]

Dave

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 7:02 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bgrigg
I forgot about the chicks, and the cool viking hats!

You guys DO wear viking hats when you build models, right? I mean, it's not just me, is it?

Viking? Don't be ridiculous! I wear a Roman Centurion's helmet when I model or I just don't model! What? Don't look at me like that. Where are you going?

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 12:24 PM

What I love about modeling is that I can sit at my bench for a couple of hours, and forget that the rest of the world exists.

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RadMax8

Member since
February 2005
From: Cleveland, OH

Posted by RadMax8 on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 12:04 AM

Hmm... I'd have to say building something. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. The model i'm building now is a tribute, so when i finish it i'll feel really good about myself.

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 6:03 AM

I think it's the act of creation - putting life into an inanimate lump of plastic - making it look like the real thing - only shrunk.
I also enjoy opening up a brand new model - closely examining all the parts - checking for flaws - imagining how it'll go together and trying to anticipate and overcome possible build problems.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 12:50 PM

For me its about getting away from the rest of the world for a couple of hours and the satisfaction of creating a replica of my favourite aircraft. A great way to relax, and forget my troubles for a bit.

Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 1:05 PM

One of the things I love about modeling: the time alone just doing something that has no deadline, can be built any way and any time you want.

I also love seeing something 'grow' from a series of plastic pieces into a miniature tribute and representation of history.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 4:08 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djrost_2000

I love listening to music while I model, and you get into an otherworldly trance while you are making styrene into a creation.

Dave

Dave, are you sure that's not the glue fumes causing the "otherworldly trance"? Wink [;)]

I really like how solid and substantial modeling is compared to playing video games or watching television. When I'm done with a modeling session I (usually) can see tangible progress. I like that my skills improve with practice.

I also like that each kit presents new challenges. A lot of the fun of modeling is running into a problem and figuring out a solution.

And I gotta agree about the chicks (well, my wife anyway).

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Thursday, August 4, 2005 9:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by LemonJello

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bgrigg
I forgot about the chicks, and the cool viking hats!

You guys DO wear viking hats when you build models, right? I mean, it's not just me, is it?

Viking? Don't be ridiculous! I wear a Roman Centurion's helmet when I model or I just don't model! What? Don't look at me like that. Where are you going?

To the store to buy a roman centurion helmut!

I want one with the funny shaped hair brush on top. Tongue [:P]

So long folks!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 4, 2005 11:57 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bgrigg

I can pass it off as a hobby, when in fact I like to fly the finished planes around, making machine gun noises.

HA! Nailed it!

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, August 5, 2005 12:44 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rds1

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bgrigg

I can pass it off as a hobby, when in fact I like to fly the finished planes around, making machine gun noises.

HA! Nailed it!

Me too, along with the engine noises and tank gun blasts of my armor and gun blasts and missile launchings on my ships! I also love seeing my collection increase in size too!

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Friday, August 5, 2005 9:37 PM

A. A chance to relax and forget about how bad the day at work really went

B. The fact that I can do something and if I screw up nobody is going to ream me

C. A little time by my self (and I'm not irritating my wife)

E. A chance to build something (that's what I really like - building just about anything - but I prefer models).

F. Listen to music that I like that but my wife doesn't (AC/DC or Wagner for example - in fact I just bought a Drums & Pipes (as in Bagpipes) tape that I really like and know she will hate)

G. Indulge in my second hobby, buying really neat tools that I''ll probably only use twice on a model.

Quincy

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