Mattblack

That's a colour, alright... 😁 Me, I'd go satin... but that's me.

Wow, some interesting takes on the subject. It's clear that a lot of you get waaaay deeper into projects than I do. My issue is not that I will need notes for a future build, just the simple fact that at the end of a modeling session I'll think "I must do X before I paint Y and assemble Z" then promptly forget... 😵‍💫

Obviously, if you are building OOB you (in theory) follow the instructions in stages until you end up with a finished model, right? But I find that if (as with my current project) the instructions aren't worth the paper they're printed on and I'm also modifying things as I go along I can miss/forget something that I meant to do/paint. For example it wasn't until I was looking for another part that I found the harness that I meant to paint and fit before fitting the driver's seat. My habit of leaving long periods between build sessions probably doesn't help either. So what I'm getting at is do other people have the same problem and do you keep a notebook or something to jot things down while it's fresh in your mind?

"File that under C.S...." Being picky, wasn't it a door pocket full of tickets? I seem to recall reading the door pocket was added just for that scene.

This.

Hello and welcome from another UK modeler! I have the E-type in my stash, got some ideas for it but maybe it will end up box stock, who knows...?

Looking at the engine I'm thinking bomb lowrider?

I don't know if it's already a 'thing' but this got me thinking that Lego may be useful for making 'custom' supports for parts while the adhesive sets?

Welcome from another UK member!

I took the 3rd and 4th photos at our local supermarket years ago.

The AMT '37 Chevy coupe I'm grinding my way through, threw the wheels on to give my mojo a boost...

Funny, I've been thinking the exact same thing, but you probably put it better than I would have. I'd love to have the old Airfix custom car kits back again.

I had a miniature power tool set like the one above, I don't know if was by 'Ideal' or a different UK brand. Don't recall it having a circular saw in it, I do remember the 'bench' was the box for all the bits.

I may have to give that a try, perhaps it'll increase my pathetic build rate! 😀 I must say though, I actually seem a little more motivated with my current AMT '37 Chevy project, despite (or perhaps because of) the many challenges it's throwing up. As for music, I have to be in the mood to have it playing while building. If its on, it's usually cheesy 80's stuff, Meatloaf or maybe a bit of Kenny Rogers....

If you need any more inspiration... Tetanus Cord – Andy Saunders