How do you feel when you finished a model?

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

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

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!

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

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 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

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 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'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.

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