johnbuzzed

Not a normal/expected color (to me, anyway) for a Deuce- cool. Looks pretty good.

If you've never been to a Lego show, consider attending one. The stuff we saw in Raleigh was absolutely amazing.

"These are the good, old days". C. Simon. Our parents said the same thing- "Remember when things were so much better?" We say it now, our kids, their kids, their kids, etc, will continue to say it.

At one time, buggy whips were a profitable industry. The world is a dynamic place and it doesn't help anything or anyone to lament the passage of old ways and ideas. In 30 or 40 years from now, the parents might just be wondering: "Whatever happened to computer games? My kids just don't seem to be interested..." All things must pass.

Perhaps, we will be using the "technology" to design our own 3D models and print them, as a hobby. Well, maybe not "we" meaning us, here and now, but some humans, at some point in the future. I imagine that would happen when the devices and software required are much less expensive then they are now, and more readily available to the "general public".

Perhaps they were talking about the other magazine's contest issue.

A model magazine is one thing- one should expect to see quality builds, one is paying for the magazine and expects to see good stuff, built by what many consider to be "pros" (yes, some do get paid for building). A free, on-line forum is another thing. People also come here to learn, not just strut their stuff. Some people here have said that attention to faults is necessary for people to build better models. Ergo, we shouldn't expect to see perfection in every post by every modeler. Else, how can "we" expect other modelers to build better, if they don't post what some people think are builds of a poor quality or those whose pictures are not up to snuff? That's the kind of snobbery that others here are concerned about. EVERY FRIGGING MODELER has the basic privilege of posting here, and should be able to get considerate, constructive criticism when he or she requests opinions. To paraphrase Art: Think of how you would want to be informed of your model's shortcomings.

That is one nice, smooth model. I'd be happy to have it on my shelf.

How about just offering constructive criticism in a courteous manner, and not as an aside to another modeler? It's not that difficult, especially when one thinks for a few seconds before pressing "post".

I goofed; the quote should be: "Outstanding? Seriously?", etc. Mea culpa..

I'll go along with you there. But the key word in your post is "polite"- that fits in with the "be courteous" in Gregg's rules. I think this all started with a not-at-all-courteous critique ("Outstanding- seriously? You don't see a problem...") of another modeler's work; that person ( I won't mention that his name is Cliff) who offered said critique seems to have vanished. Kinda like Kevin Harvick, but I digress. Keep in mind that the comment in quotes was not even offered to the builder of the model in question, but to another modeler who commented on the model. The person who offered that criticism should have, could have and had no reason NOT TO offer it to the builder in a constructive manner. Quite possibly, all this would have been avoided

I agree with Art. I also feel that if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything. I do see a lotta stuff here about which I say nothing. Most times, that just means that I don't have enough time to check out every build and offer my compliments. Sometimes, not. If I do see something that I feel might be enhanced by something like a wash, a particular paint detail or something like that ("constructive criticism"), I'll either post my thoughts after complimenting the model or, depending on how the posts are trending, send them in a PM. There are not a lot of people here who bash other builders, but, those who do tend to stand out from the crowd. I might not have a lot of builds or in-progress stuff in the forums, and my building pace is slowing down, but I do wonder if some members who are so quick to criticize ever build at all. But that kind of stuff won't chase me away. If I get tired of any one particular member for whatever reason, I'll block their posts. It's easy to do and it's an option that all of us have.

Yeah, but for only a couple of years. Through the '60s, '70s, '80's- nope. Not until the late '90s.

In my opinion, that has always been a problem with Chrysler Corporation and their automotive line- lack of a true identity. Just about any literate human can recognize the logos for Ford, GM, Chevy, BMW, Audi, VW, et al. None of the Chrysler groups ever had a true identity- their logos changed too often over the years. Look at the current Dodge logo- two angled, red stripes... WTF? At least the ram's head had some corporate, historical significance, even if it does bear a resemblance to Mickey Mouse, when viewed at a distance. And Plymouth- whatever happened to the Mayflower ? The same happened to Pontiac and Mercury and Olds... identity changes over the course of time, and remember what happened to those four marques.

I think it was just reissued but with a different name, due to the "Hemi" and licensing, probably. You might check one of the Revell or AMT engine parts paks, too.

How... presumptuous of you to be sure that he is "fine". How can you be so sure? Do you know Tyler, or are you just making an assumption? Again, it's not the fact that someone pointed out a problem- it's how it was done. "Outstanding? Seriously? You don't see a problem..." Yep, real tact and diplomacy, something that we grown, mature adults should expect to see in a forum. In fact, one of the rules of the Forum is : "Be courteous to others". Huh. Come on- gimme a break. A comparison to movie critiques is inane. Critics get paid, movies are revenue generators. Car models- especially in our situations- are pretty much a non-for-profit hobby, a pastime. Yes, we can all improve and we can all use some constructive criticism. It is a good thing and can help any and all of us who build. But, who would want another modeler to walk up to them, in front of many other modelers, and hear him or her say "Your paint really sux", and then just walk away? You seriously don't see the problem with that? Not all of us are cut from the same cloth to be able to let such things just roll off one's back. Some of us can reach that place through maturity, some are born with it, some just never get there, and that's just how life is- we all have to deal with it. Whatever the situation, it certainly can't hurt to be a little more pleasant - and constructive- when offering uninvited criticism of one's work. (edited to correct cited quote)

Harry, if he didn't ask for criticism, it shouldn't be offered. That's like a judge pointing out what's wrong with a contestant's model during a contest, in front of the crowd in general, without being asked, by the contestant, to do so. Not many people would be happy with that. If a person truly wants criticism and critiques, he or she will ask for it, as do so many who post here, myself included. There is nothing wrong with offering same in a PM- that would be like a contest judge talking to a contestant one-on-one to advise the shortcomings that were found with a model. The info would still be presented, but in a more diplomatic manner. Is there a problem with that? Which would you, personally, prefer to have done to you in those circumstances? Remember, he didn't ask for any critiques nor criticism.

No one said that the model was or is perfect. There are more tactful ways to point out omissions and faults and mature; responsible adults should realize and accept that. There is also the message function, for those who want to be blunt or to-the-point, in-your-face. Again, I could find a problem with just about any model built by any modeler, including mine (oh, I could show you many problems with mine...), and those of many notable builders (including magazine features) and I'm sure that most of us here could do the same. It's all in how it's done. And keep in mind that the builder neither asked for nor invited criticism nor critiques. One can use a sledge hammer to secure a thumb tack, or simply one's thumb, or a tack hammer. Which is preferable?

Exactly. I'm sure that if "we" looked at every model here in our forum, "'we" could find fault with each and every one of them, mine and yours included, Cliff. Here in the States, we have an old saying: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". And, that is one nice looking Charger. The black paint is outstanding.

Cool build so far. I like the way you used the screw to wrap the coil springs. I have done that on past builds.

If I remember correctly, the Revell "Hemi Hydro" has cylinder head detail, and while it might not be 100% accurate for a 426 as that kit has a 392, it should fool all but the most serious observer. You could remove that detail from the old Hemi head and work it to fit the 426 head.

I remember grocery shopping with my Mon on Friday nights, when I was about 8 or 9. There was a stationery store nearby that sold models, including an assortment of 1/32 scale Lindberg kits. They were maybe $.29 or $.49 each and molded in yellow. Yep, I had a lot of fun building them and I have lately considered doing that again, but my sophisticated, 1/25 scale bias modeler complex gets in the way...

I concur, in spades. Nice build.

Define "junk". Keep in mind that "one man's ceiling is another man's floor".

For the same reason we see the same actions from Revell and Monogram, et al.