How do you feel when you finished a model?

That'll depends on if I liked the way it looks or not...

I've never felt sadness .... because there's always another one around the corner.

It is nice to sit back and admire a job well done .... to enjoy something that you have created. And of course with some kits there is a definite sense of relief that it's finished. These would be the ones that have driven you crazy through every step of the build.

i build mainly cars and trucks and have just reasonatly got into armor ...but hell yes im glad to get one done and enjoy it ,then off to the next one to drive me crazy!

I'm with Shermanfreak - I've never felt sadness, because the modeling will never end!
Joy, pride, relief, confidence (that the next model will be even better).

And always, a little reflection on what I've learned from this kit and what I can do to make the next (fill in the blank: ship, aircraft, starship. . . ) better.

I get a great deal of satisfaction with every model that I complete. Next to paint and decaling, Displaying and sharing my work with others is my favorite part of this hobby. I love to step back and look at the models in my display case.
Every one has a story to tell in its construction. Every model represents a part of history that I enjoy studying. I enjoy answering questions about them when we have company. I always look forward to adding another model to my collection.

Darren

That feeling of accomplishment, then that nagging feeling of "Did I finish it?" "Is it really done?" Then its anticipation because its onto the next project.

Mike

I usually go through a brief period of elation and relief followed by..."Boy, I could have done that better", "That doesn't look right", "Why did I do that", "Ooooh, there's a seam I missed", etc.

I just tend to be really hard on myself. Maybe that's why I have such a hard time finishing a model. Anyway...we'll leave that to the therapists.

Ray

QUOTE: Originally posted by heylonghair I usually go through a brief period of elation and relief followed by..."Boy, I could have done that better", "That doesn't look right", "Why did I do that", "Ooooh, there's a seam I missed", etc. I just tend to be really hard on myself. Maybe that's why I have such a hard time finishing a model. Anyway...we'll leave that to the therapists. Ray

must be a saskatchewan thing, thats exactly how I feel!

Generally I just feel nauseous from inhaling too much enamel and laquer fumes.

I don't know. It's been so long since I finished one that I can't remember how it feels!!!

Really,I'm like most of the others. At first it's elation that it's done, then I start admiring it and finding all the flaws and beat myself up. Then I get over it and make mental note to self to not leave the cockpit out of the next plane...(didn't really do that!)

Eric

I feel like I haven't finished it, because I always find possible room for improvement in my technique an a hand and in the detail of the model on the other...
Ciao

I don't think I'm ever really done with one, because when I look at them later I always want to add something to it.

I just finished my first diorama with figures and when it was done I felt proud of what I had done. But now as I sit and look at it doubt starts to enter my mind could I have done it better. Family says it looks great but the doubt is still there.

It feels good to know that you have done it. And I always take note of the things that I have done right and wrong.

Then I try to make the next one better.

But as most of you guys said...it never ends.

I burn the clothes that I'm wearing and sit crying in the shower for an extended period of time.

If you believe that, I have a 1/1 German U-boat kit to sell you...

I'm usually like the others: excited, relieved, and mostly critical of my own work. My wife says they look good, but she also says that aside from magazines, there's really no other modelers around here to compare work to.

demono69

... I feel like flying it around the room going ssssshhhhhhhhwwwwwww!!!!!!! Or rolling it across the table going vvrrrrroooooommmmmmm!!! Or push it across the bath tub going ba-rooooom! ba-roooooom! Of course untill the paint is dry I just get down close to the table and look at it from low angles.

Don't we all?

The wife would roll her eyes and say,"one of the few times it's not like pulling teeth to get guys talk about "feelings!"

Usually, I feel a combination of pride and relief. One of the reasons I have so many unfinished kits is that I get burnt out on them before I can accept their appearance as anything but embarrassing, so I end up putting them aside "for later" while I work on something else.

There have been other reactions over the years. A few examples...

"For an experiment, that turned out pretty well." ( my 1:72 MiG-15 )

"Now I just have to put it on the stand and it's...wait, How did the cement separate there?!" ( USS Excelsior )

"I'm glad you like it, but it's not for sale." ( OK, not a first reaction, but what I was stuck saying for about 2 months after putting my Eagle from Space:1999 on display at the local hobby shop. )

"Finally got the ^$#^%$ done, now what?" ( The shuttle from Armageddon. Didn't even really want the thing, but someone chose it for a competition between us. I had made the challenge so he picked the kit. )


I couldn't even find my way back to "normal" with the Hubble!

I just have to be careful that I don't over build the kit.
Sometimes I don't want to stop building a particular kit because I am enjoying it so much.
Yes I also feel blue when I finish a kit because I know that I will have to pay a fortune on pe and detail sets for that next kit.LOL

When I'm done restoring a vintage Aurora model I just smile and say at last my dream has come true, it looks better then the box art. It takes me about 30 or more hours when restoring one vintage model. I place the model in my office and smile everyday. I think back to the day when Aurora was #1.
When my students get done with a model they just say, COOL!

Dale

http://community.webshots.com/user/dales_model_art

Originally posted by heylonghair I usually go through a brief period of elation and relief followed by..."Boy, I could have done that better", "That doesn't look right", "Why did I do that", "Ooooh, there's a seam I missed", etc. I just tend to be really hard on myself. Maybe that's why I have such a hard time finishing a model. Anyway...we'll leave that to the therapists. Ray I would have to agree with heylonghair on this one. But I also look foward to the next one. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 9:46 AM A feeling of accomplishment, you took a object (pieces on spruce) and turn it into a thing of beauty. There are time when modelling is like being married (27 Years) you get mad, upset but you get over it. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 10, 2003 10:25 PM Unlike mountain climbers, when we get to the top, there is always another one calling our name . . . Reply Edit propfan Member since January 2003 From: Netherlands Posted by propfan on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:13 PM I feel proud to accomplished what I started MY masterpiece. Sometimes it takes longer as expected, but after finishing it always looks great.( At least for me) Happy modeling Bert   IPMS SIG Airliners and Civil Aviation 90002 Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 4:36 PM I not only like the building part. I enjoy the taking care of the collection. Over the past year I have had to dust and make more room for some newer models. I can only think of what will my collection be in the next few years. Dales Model Art http://community.webshots.com/user/dales_model_art Reply Edit tigerman Member since March 2003 From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 9:32 PM Like throwing a party! It seems like it takes forever anymore. Ahh.. so many kits.....so many kits. "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee  Eric  Reply glweeks Member since September 2003 From: USA Posted by glweeks on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 11:30 PM It's good to see that modelers have similar feelings of pride, accomplishment, looking foreward to the next challange, the uncertanity if it's really good enough (the artist always sees the flaws and assumes everyone else does too), the frustration over things that didn't come out quite right.. Now for some real psychic turmoil take those models down to the local model show and see if the judges can spot the flaws. If they can't and you place (win,place,show it's all raceing ain't it?), boy the feeling of accomplishment goes right through the roof! Didn't place? Well, you're the artist and you knew those flaws were there, didn't you! All good fun. Trot out that shrink will ya. G.L. Seimper Fi "65" Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 9, 2003 12:14 AM i seem to always have some regrets. i look at the model a few weeks later and always seem to say ' i should have done this, or that' , but on the other hand thats what takes me back to the bench. i try to correct the problems on the last one with the next one , etc. etc ,and its a never ending story. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 9, 2003 6:44 AM The model club I have in my town doesn't have a prize for restored models. Not to many guys do this kind of model building. This is why I display my models in a model shop or the library. Someday I hope to have a collection of Aurora models that will travel from libary to libary during the whole year. Just think how many young kids could see that collection. I think you have to build for you and what you like. When I build The Polar lights monster kits then I would like to enter them into a model show. I hope for that in 2004. Build for you and what you like not a model show for a prize! Dales Model Art http://community.webshots.com/user/dales_model_art Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 9, 2003 9:00 AM All the above and then some! Finished a 1/8th Fuel Altered called the "Alumilite Express. Was asked by Alumilite to bring it to the Chicago show last month. Due to recent back surgery, could not carry it. Shipped via Fed Ex and they CHRUSHED it in transit. Insured for $2000. Now they are claiming models are on their "Blacklist" and refusing to pay. Alumilite is taking them to court. I put everything I had in scratchbuilding it and then some. Jairus Watson di his "Art Trick of it. Really hurt to have over 2000 hours of work and love trashed like that. Hard to finish the other 4 projects I have on my benches. So proud of that Altered! 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