Why do you build?

Over crowding had nothing to do with it?

Manstein's revenge

It was part of my early-release deal...

Moral of the story: Don't post photos of your fiddely bits on Facebook.

MAJ Mike

 

Manstein's revenge:

 

It was part of my early-release deal...

 

 

Moral of the story: Don't post photos of your fiddely bits on Facebook.

...or photos of Cube Manny's ***......

...the first time I brought a full-size Bf109 home, my wife was slightly annoyed. I've decided that scale models will ensure my safety!

OK, as a graphic designer I spend a great deal of time in front of computer screens, pushing pixels around. Building models lets me build something with my hands. Also a great interest in history & aviation design of course. I blame my grandfather for the "modeler's gene", he was a mechanic in the RCAF during WW2, and continued working on cars & bikes until recently.

VanceCrozier

...the first time I brought a full-size Bf109 home, my wife was slightly annoyed.

Come again?

VanceCrozier

OK, as a graphic designer I spend a great deal of time in front of computer screens, pushing pixels around. Building models lets me build something with my hands. Also a great interest in history & aviation design of course. I blame my grandfather for the "modeler's gene", he was a mechanic in the RCAF during WW2, and continued working on cars & bikes until recently.

Also earn a living in front of a computer.  I can completely scrap a program and start over with only a loss of time, or go back and fix any mistake after all is done.  And with the push of a button, create 1,000 copies of my finished product. 

Modeling is something very different, hands on, have to be careful as some mistakes can't be fixed.  The finished product is one of a kind.  And I picked it up as a hobby from my dad as a kid.

Paul

Reasoned

 

VanceCrozier:

 

...the first time I brought a full-size Bf109 home, my wife was slightly annoyed.

 

Come again?

OK OK - busted, I have never brought home a full-sized airplane of any kind.... But I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be pleased if I tried it either!

VanceCrozier

I blame my grandfather for the "modeler's gene", he was a mechanic in the RCAF during WW2, and continued working on cars & bikes until recently.

WWII RCAF mechanic?

Did your grandfather ever mention what he worked on during WWII?

VanceCrozier

 

Reasoned:

 

VanceCrozier:

...the first time I brought a full-size Bf109 home, my wife was slightly annoyed.

Come again?

 

 

OK OK - busted, I have never brought home a full-sized airplane of any kind.... But I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be pleased if I tried it either!

...aw....and I was hoping you had a DB-605 lying around the house

Because I can...for now anyway.

And besides if I didn't build them I would be accused of having a kit/paint/tools/AM parts shopping addiction

Synister

I am just curious as to why you guys build models? I build them because I am good with my hands and it keeps me busy, out of trouble, and actually saves me money. 

Keeps me from climbing a tall building with a high-powered rifle...

I only get annoyed now...

                "SHAD-DAPPPPPP!!!!!"

Hans von Hammer

 

Synister:

 

I am just curious as to why you guys build models? I build them because I am good with my hands and it keeps me busy, out of trouble, and actually saves me money. 

 

 

Keeps me from climbing a tall building with a high-powered rifle...

I only get annoyed now...

                "SHAD-DAPPPPPP!!!!!"

Austin finally closed access to that tower, anyway.

I can't help wonder why no Texas Guards units or police had helicopters  available that day.

My Dad build balsa wood planes as a kid in the 1940s and bought me kits when I was in grade school. I love creating something with my hands and mind.

 Plus that sniffable glue in the 1970s was awesome.

To quote the Bandit:

For the good old American lifestyle: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun... mostly for the money. 

Haven't seen any money yet though.

I don't.  I'm stil trying to figure out the instructions to my Dragon kit...

It started out with me thinking it would be neat to own a miniature version of something I thought was cool, this at the age of seven. I found that putting it together exercised my brain cells and my hands, and I liked that too. I still build for the same reasons, only now the knowledge gained from research plays an equal part in my enjoyment.

So I have an excuse for someone to hold my hand.

Because I can't have real aircraft or helicopters.

I've always had a passion for aircraft, mainly military ones. Now I get to build scale replicas of them and learn more and more history.

Now back to the stupid Tomcat!

But...but ..that would only leave one hand free to model, or even less depending on who is holding your hand.

Hercmech

But...but ..that would only leave one hand free to model, or even less depending on who is holding your hand.

Why do I build models?

Because the subject matter and history is so interesting.  The evolution of design, be it armor or aircraft, within a given time period is fascinating.  For example, just to see what everyone started WWII with and what they had at the end of it all.  The world went from props to jets within a really short amount of time.

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

Dre

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

That's the subject for a another thread that might get us banned for life.

Yeah, I have a stock response for that question but considering the various ages and sensibilities here... 

Dre

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

Bribes to Manny's minions.

 I don't give bribes, but I do accept 'campaign contributions'!

Medicman71

Dre:

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

 

Bribes to Manny's minions.

I call them "Manni-acs"... They're along the lines of a group of Trekkies , but far more disturbing...

Hans von Hammer

 

Medicman71:

 

 

Dre:

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

 

 

Bribes to Manny's minions.

 

 

I call them "Manni-acs"... They're along the lines of a group of Trekkies , but far more disturbing...

Why not Mannyacs like in the Tag?

Yep thats my reason. You pretty much exsplained it for me. ;)

Hans von Hammer

Medicman71:

Dre:

Besides that, what else could I spend my money and time on?

 

Bribes to Manny's minions.

 

I call them "Manni-acs"... They're along the lines of a group of Trekkies , but far more disturbing...

Because it satisfies my need to feel creative and t produce an expression of myself in plastic. I'm a creative person in general.

To delight my fiancee with a special, unique, personal keepsake that I have created exclusively for her.

To make money selling the article for publication.

Because I enjoy the process and the result.