bobthehobbyguy

Experimentation is good when the results are repeatable. However in this case there are way too many variables. The kit plastics characteristics change frequently, the paint formulas change, temperature and humidity fluctuate, As said it makes more sense to develop a system with proven materials. And even then things can go wrong. Why make painting more difficult than it needs to be.

Was watching an analysis of the crowdstrike debacle caused by a chain of cost saving shortcuts. Which is common in many cases today. Too much reliance on automated testing and not enough testing with actual users.

Experimentation is a good thing. However when you are using a product for something that's its not intended for you are asking for trouble. If you are using paints made for models if the formula is changed it will still be compatible to the plastic. You can't say the same thing for Restoleum or any other similar paint. For most builders time and money are a limited commodity. New kits are expensive. Second is how you want to spend your time. Do you want to get something done or spend time fixing a paint issue because of using the wrong products.

Cool project

Absolutely stunning. That starter is a work of beauty.

Really cool. It ought to be built 1:1.

Absolute bummer.

It's also the upper management attitude that shove it out we can fix it later. Time and time again we have seen that. Increase the numbers of cars in trains but not do anything to mitigate the higher risk of derailment. GM created a Royal mess when they changed ignition switches but failed to change the part number and had to recall more vehicles becuase they didn't know what vehicles needed the switches changed. Most recently the Clouds trike debacle. It's simply not cost effective to take the we'll fix it later attitude. It's even worse when the problems cause a loss of lives or irreparable damage.

Decisions are important otherwise you will not be able to do anything.

I find it hard to believe this problem wasn't known.. Rigorous testing would have made it obvious. What I can't fathom is although the cost to make it right with customers it still would be less than t he invetible class action suits will cost. In addition the loss of futue customers , The only good thing at least people aren't stranded in space like the Boeing starling astronauts.

Quality may be job 4 but customer service isn't on the list. And there already lawsuits in the works.

Saw an article that ford has a mandatory recall for a defective part but can't do repairs becuase the parts won't be available v till sometime next year. The part failure will destroy the engine. Great way to treat your customers ford.

It would be interesting to do brain scans to see what parts of the brain are stimulated. A comparison of a person without dementia and some with dementia. I myself enjoy jigsaw puzzles, cryptograms and other pencil puzzles.

Great point. When we have topics like this their are some who label such practices as shoddy craftsmanship or laziness. We need to think beefore we speak. For some may have limitations they may be doing the best they can and I think it's great they can enjoy our great hobby. The object of the hobby is to have fun.

Isn't technology wonderful. AI has the capability to mass produce village idiots. I find it hard to be the supply is limited.

Wasn't paying attention this morning and went to make a cup of coffee and I forgot to put the cup below the water flow. I wasted a coffee pod and of course the tray overflowed. Had to clean up the mess before I could make a new cup.

Thanks Dave. I can see it now AI that builds models. All it needs Isa 3d printer.

Nice work. Shows what a skilled modeler can do with a kit.

Here is another great Channel. First of a series of v building the amt 50 Ford convertible.

Another thing is when you pick a kit to build ask here what issues others have run into with that kit.

Another useful tip when using parts from different sources is to pin parts so that will always go together there same way. Also a good habit when part placement can be vague.

Thaw a big old nasty puddy tat said tweety bird.

However it's a hobby and there are no hard and fast rules. Sometimes getting a quick and dirty build is needed to get revitalized. I've also seen builders get burned out with the every model has to be better than the last.

Yesterday was the ten year anniversary of my heart attack. As chronicled I've spent time this year in and out of thte hospital. Things have settled down and I definitely feeling better.

Also if you are doing a large number of kit reviews the intent is to show what's in the kit. And it's ultimately your choice when you build, how you build, and what you build. What are you happy with.