Mr. Moparman Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 Today I was watching these, I was inspired by some of the finely detailed models. Then it hit me. All of these models are BOX STOCK! Watch, http://www2.revell.com/cgi-bin/wrvgs100p.pgm
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Models don't have to be highly modified to be good builds. Box stock is as challenging as anything else if you make them right. A lot of ppl are under the misconception that they have to add a bunch of after market parts to have a great build. Not true.
bigmikevee Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Hey Brandon, Thank you for posting this thread, you have made such a good point here. Some people act like building box stock should be beneath us, sad for them. This is not a competition, this is where we share, whatever we have built, whatever our talent level, with others who have the same passion we do. If doing a good job on a box-stock model makes one happy (and that is the catagory I fall into) then what else matters? If you can make your own parts, have a lathe, can cast your wheels, whatever, hey good for you. This is not a competition, this is a hobby and if you don't enjoy it, then stop building. It is simple. What is the difference between a kid who just got his first $49.99 guitar and a virtuoso on a instrument if they have the same heart and passion? Actually, not much. It is that act of doing that seems to please the vast majority here. I just love working on my models, but....I also love getting on the forum and seeing new works, reading tips and ideas, getting another opinion, and viewing and respecting something that is waaay over my head, but I love and respect it just the same. As it says below on my post, "Build what you want, build what you can". I just read another post on the forums tonight, something about how accurate should our builds be, cables, wiring, cigarette lighters....???? At first some valid points were raised, then it just seemed like a waste of time to participate and a waste of time to read. Everybody has a right to an opinion, but when you include a link to a fine, fine builder on this forum...well, you just need a beatin'. Mike
Custom Hearse Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) I noticed something that I thought was cool in the box comparing scales for cars... Anyone else notice the 1/12th scale new Mustang? That would be cool if they came out with that!!! Edited June 25, 2011 by Custom Hearse
monkeyclaw Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 The 1/12 "new Mustang" will be out this fall! I saw the pre-production version @ NNL East; And Revell did a very nice job with this kit.....I know I will be buying them buy the case..........Matt
Custom Hearse Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 The 1/12 "new Mustang" will be out this fall! I saw the pre-production version @ NNL East; And Revell did a very nice job with this kit.....I know I will be buying them buy the case..........Matt REALLY!!! I'll definitely be picking up a few!
bigmikevee Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 Hey gang, Sign me up with Marshall and Matt, that is a sweeet looking mustang, I want one too!! Mike
Nick Notarangelo Posted June 26, 2011 Posted June 26, 2011 But of course box stock can be challanging also, every so often rather enjoyable.
ra7c7er Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I can see how box stock could be more of a challenge than just adding a bunch of aftermarket. Taking the same exact thing 100's of others have and making it great and unique is much harder and requires more thought than just gluing on a bunch of aftermarket goodies.
Rob McKee Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Taking the same exact thing 100's of others have and making it great and unique is much harder and requires more thought than just gluing on a bunch of aftermarket goodies. Interesting thought, we are building models in a unique way when 100's maybe 1000's have built the same kit before us. It really is amazing that we don't see models posted in the "Under Glass" section that look identical. Some of those older kits that don't fit well can take hours of time to build straight out of the box. Fit issues need to be resolved, bad flash, poor chrome, and warped plastic can really challenge the best of modellers. I have always admired those who can build a great looking model OOB. Edited June 28, 2011 by Rob McKee
Jantrix Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I don't think anyone here thinks that box stock models are beneath them. In a lot of ways they can be more challenging depending on the kit. A lot of us kit-bash to correct a bad looking engine or scratch build a part because the kit unit looks like crud. For me it's my artistic nature that just HAS to put it's own spin on things. I need to be original. If something has been done by someone else, I'm generally not interested in building one. I will take ideas off of it, I may even build one similarly but I will make it my own. Box stock is like that to me. I've always felt.....it's been done. What would differentiate this orange Nova to my orange Nova if I haven't done something to make it stand out. And I think a vast majority of builders feel similarly.
Steve Keck Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 ...master the fundamentals ... ...there are a lot ...in this hobby that would get much better results if they'd ...spent a little time honing the skills of clean glue and paint application. And the congregation said, "AMEN!"
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