cruzn Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 We all have skills to build Models with. Some have specialties different from others... whats Yours?? I Like to detail engines especially Top fuel Motors.. a very Long and tedious task. But rewarding when accomplished right . I really Like to Paint also.. But am still working on getting better at Multi staged Paint Jobs. I have a few customs that I have started but No completed yet..chopped tops and the such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My skills... *Interior details *Bodywork *Paint...getting better at it *Overall "vision"...the ability to "see" in my mind and build it into reality *Best of all...a clean build style I don't have the patience for engine details beyond plug wires and the occasional fuel line. Also don't have the patience for models with multipiece suspensions. It's SOOO much easier to get the stance I desire on my pro touring rides with a vintage "metal axle" chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My main thing is weathering. I like making scratch parts and detailing engines, and making my own coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Building wise my skills lie in bodywork, and scratch building, but I think my biggest model building asset is I'm able to "see" a build in my head and be able to work though it mentally, and know what needs to be done In what order. I'm currently working on a mostly scratch built ferrari roadster. most of the build I can see in my head, now all I have to do is make the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 visionary and dreamer those are my assets to my hobby thus why I enjoy it so much.I can scratch build and work with brass, but doing too much and it slows the project down too much and I loose interest.The build has to be fairly simple to keep me on track.Just now getting good at paint and starting to do some wiring.I enjoy the larger scales so the scratch building and detailing is easier.Oh ya, I do love those aa motors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Buying them, openning the box, looking at every piece and then putting it on a shelf unbuilt :oops: :oops: :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Buying them, openning the box, looking at every piece and then putting it on a shelf unbuilt :oops: :oops: :wink: Diddo, Gluing engine halves together, and PROCRASTINATION!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Mine has always been the little details. I'm getting better at paint. my engines are getting better, my interior have always been decent. i've started weathering chassis, but i've always enjoyed the little details, like mud flaps, antenna's, stuff that should be there but most people tend to miss them. I also like electronics, starting to scratchbuild little satelite radio recievers, with PE CD players. also, every model I build has it own correct PA state licence plate, and inspecton stickers (depending upon the age of the vehicle.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kod38 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I guess mine would be scratch building roll cages and picking odd ball subjects to model. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 i dont seem to have very good skills at all. but hey, one can always continue to try and develop some. regards, jeff I think you can list modesty among you skills. Your scratch building skills are incredible. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadkill2525 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Procrastinating - #1 skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Grill work. For some reason I've always been able to make the grillwork look good. On many of my earlier models it is the best part. Decals. Also one of my favorite parts. I am a decal junky...since May 2004 I've purchased more then 1500 NASCAR decals... Hey, does spending money count as a skill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 i have no real skills but i do have persistence and patience and i find those more important than anything. oh yeah money helps. wish i had some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I guess my main skill is getting online and appreciating other peoples builds. I like doing engine detailing...often times I find myself adding little details that can't even be seen once the engine is in the car. My painting is okay...usually I get what I think is a pretty nice finish on a car and I take it to a show or club meeting and then I see what a REALLY nice paint job is...usually on something done by Lyle Willits, Irv Arter, Cruz, Mike Hemp...etc etc! I don't do a lot of scratchbuilding ( except little engine doodads) and my interiors suck. I don't build a lot of convertibles so I don't put a lot of effort in the interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My best skill is trying to improve the ones that I do have. I try everything but seem to master none. If I had to list one skill that I do better then my other skills it would be paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I don't know what my skills are but I know that Gregg can cleanly remove the bottom of a beer bottle in less than 3 seconds. True story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Well Mark, come to GSL and I bet he will show you! (If we can keep him sober enough... :roll: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 None in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Don't fib to us Pat... you spell very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 i dont seem to have very good skills at all. but hey, one can always continue to try and develop some. regards, jeff The problem with you is that you are too MODEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll: :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I enjoy the early aspects of a project the most, the raw scratch building stage of a project. Also incorporating something that I have machined up from aluminum or stainless steel. I could probably spend all my time getting models into the pre-primer stage and stopping right there, and be very happy with them. I tend to lose interest in the painting and finally assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob paeth Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 My main claim to fame is having an imagination. I try to build at least one model every year with something or feature that has never been done before. A good example is the '60 Ford that I built about two years ago. It was designed to be an "air car", that is a car that floats instead of using wheels. I accomplished this by using four magnets, conceled of course. I am in the process, as we speak, building a Karman Ghia for the GSL in Salt Lake City. I gaurantee that no one has ever built one like this before. Hopefully it will be pictured, somewhere. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I try to get a balance between all aspects like painting, interiors, engine etc. I love all aspects of the build but for some unexplainable reason, I have an obsession with working the underside of cars: Chassis, suspension, powertrain etc. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Don't fib to us Pat... you spell very well! Okayy, thamks. i are smrt two! Seriously, I just try to do an overall decent job on a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Sheffer Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 The things I like to do best are bodywork and scratchbuilding. And because I like them so much, I think that those skills have developed much better than my other skills. Lately I have been concentrating on paint jobs. Thank goodness for polishing kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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