why?

I build to make ME happy. If someone else like my work, that's cool. Ultimately, it's me that has to be pleased. I build because I like the kit, the subject matter, and I like myself. I'm my best customer. I also build to show my kids that you can turn a pile of plastic parts into something recognizable. All three of mine build models now. The two girls build cars and sci-fi and my son likes tanks and jet fighters. My skills have improved over the last 38 years and I'm comfortable with that. I always learn from others more skilled and use that info in my next kits.
Bottom line is that I have to be happy doing this or it's not worth the time, energy and money.

I thought everyone did!

3 basic reasons:
1) My interest in the subject (I only build models I'm interested in).
2) It also calms me down, and helps me relax (when I start getting fustrated with a model I'll put it up and either walk away or switch to a another one).
3) I enjoy seeing my skills progress and the model come together.
I doubt I'll ever be good enough to enter a contest, so I build just for me.

I build for several reasons:

1) Relaxation
2) Get away from the kids
3) Interesting subject
4) That "New Model Smell"

Mainly, I build because I can.

demono69