Moments of Indecision-Is It Time?

Just go for it man. 

Funny B-1. No indecision on your part, you have a point for sure! LOL!

Max

Just go for it. I think we are all striving for that perfect build.

Just so you know, it's not just you, Max.

I have a small stash, and about half of it is comprised of a handful of kits I bought with about every aftermarket kit I could find for them. That, plus an expensive Tamiya Corsair which should stand on it's own without aftermarket stuff if I don't mess it up too badly

I keep thinking "get one more kit under my belt first", just as you said.

Stupid perfactionism standing in the way of getting off my rear and doing something yet again.

The difference in build quality between the Academy and the Monogram kits is startiling. I for one, don't like to "practice" on a kit that fights me. I want to practice on something that wants to be built, not one that resists me all the way. Having just completed the Academy kit, I say build that dude. You won't be sorry. It is an amazing kit that will take some time to do, but is worth every blissful minute to complete.

BK

The time is at hand Max.

Sieze the Styrene !

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Seize the Styrene !

. . . and Practice Safe Spelling !

Chris    

I think BrandonK hit it on the head. Given the way you handled the obstacles you encountered in your A-37 build, and the beautiful end result, you're ready for the kit you want to build. Be sure to post another great WIP!

Mike

Well, that was a funny discussion and not many votes for Mig-29 practice, LOL! You Guys actually do influence me, maybe it's time to break out the Phantom. What's scaring me too is that I've seen several incredible examples of this model at shows and it's one that separates the men from the boys. I worry that I can't make the grade on this classic. We'll do the best we can, I'll give it my best W.I.P. shot---Stay tuned and thanks for the advice. I knew I could count on you! LOL! Thanks again everyone!

Max

Hodakamax

Well, that was a funny discussion and not many votes for Mig-29 practice, LOL! You Guys actually do influence me, maybe it's time to break out the Phantom. What's scaring me too is that I've seen several incredible examples of this model at shows and it's one that separates the men from the boys. I worry that I can't make the grade on this classic. We'll do the best we can, I'll give it my best W.I.P. shot---Stay tuned and thanks for the advice. I knew I could count on you! LOL! Thanks again everyone!

Max - After seeing the fine job you made of the Tweet, you have nothing to fear of any kit. The Academy F-4 wants to be released from the box it's in, do the right thing and set it free. I'll be watching.

Patrick

Max

 

I'm reading this and thinking "I wish I had the patience to build the same model twice in a row".  Seems like I as I finish a model I always feel like I could do better on the second one.  Probably ought to just get a second Phantom to begin with, Max.

Funny John LOL!, one could fly through the second attempt without having to contemplate on what to do next which can be hours or even days in my case! Everything could be done not twice but once with confidence. Mistakes would have already been made.

But wait! I already have the second Mig-29 and one finished. I could practice doing it twice for practice on doing the Phantom twice!

Hmm, I think everyone's right, it's time to start the Phantom.

Here's an alternate plan I'm considering. The Mig is easy and could be quickly assembled to painting stage while also starting the Phantom. All painting procedures could be tried just before finals on the Phantom.

Well, here I am procrastinating again, it's probably time to act. This is not the time of year that I seriously build models. The cold parts of Winter and the hot parts of Summer are model buiding time at least in earnest. I'm just warning everyone that I build at a snails pace. I get there, it just takes a long time! LOL! 

Check out these potential "practice Migs". These could really test painting skills during Phantom assembly!

OK, I'm rambling again, but part of the fun of the last W.I.P. was writing and photography and everyone's comments. Let the project begin! 

The Phantom builds up sweet OOB, but it needs belts. That is all.

BK

Thanks BK, got any recomendations on belts, brands/source?

Thanks! 

Max

Well, I did drag out the Mig-29 to maybe co-build it with the Phantom and try some painting ideas. You have to build the cockpit first to get all the body parts together for painting. I would like for the Mig to look better than the first one. Way too boring I discovered almost immediately, I'm too restless to be piddling with this cheap Mig when there's a cool Phantom to build! You guys were right again, bad idea on my part. Later, much later, on the Mig-29. I can practice painting with plastic bottles. It'll still be a slow project but I'm heading the right direction. Hopefully W.I.P. Phantom posts soon!

Thanks Gang!

Max