Build thread advice needed

[modelfink]

So I'm taking pics of a build I'm working on and wanted to do a build thread. Do most people start a thread and keep editing it? Will folks get bored of seeing lots of small steps along the way? This is the first time I have documented a build.

 

[Foxer]

I have a slew of threads going as most of my builds progress in spurts. I like making them as documentation of the build for me. Most of mine are of cars I've owned, so I'm prejudiced.

I do try to make updates to the build at significant points edit the thread title with date and what changed.

Some will complain if you don't finish it in a week, but others like seeing the small updates. It's your thread so just do what feels good to you.

Edited July 29, 2016 by Foxer

[BigTallDad]

Start your thread, then add replies as progress occurs. I don't think your proposed edit approach would go over very well.

For something different, why not do a reverse Work In Progress (WIP). Take pictures as you  build the model. Post a picture of the completed model and work backwards from there.

I've seen too many WIPs that were never finished; I'm guilty of that myself. The reverse WIP approach ensures that the model gets completed and steps during the build are displayed.

Edited July 30, 2016 by BigTallDad

[Harry P.]

Do what you want to do!

If you want to document your process step-by-step, by all means do it! Some people will be interested, some won't be (probably due mostly to subject matter)... but it's not important what others think. It's important to do what you like to do.

I love doing detailed WIPS, and I've done a ton of them... and have always gotten great responses and a pretty high level of interest. But I do them because I like to do them. If others find them entertaining, or interesting, or informative, so much the better!

[Tom Geiger]

I would recommend doing a build thread and adding to it with every significant step.  I enjoy watching people build models as a spectator sport!  And as you post, people will let you know if something is wrong before it's too late to correct it.  They'll also make suggestions that could result in a better build.   I always enjoy the interactive part of it.

[modelfink]

  On 7/29/2016 at 11:33 PM, Tom Geiger said:

I would recommend doing a build thread and adding to it with every significant step.  I enjoy watching people build models as a spectator sport!  And as you post, people will let you know if something is wrong before it's too late to correct it.  They'll also make suggestions that could result in a better build.   I always enjoy the interactive part of it.

yes, like a virtual club meeting 

[BigTallDad]

Another thing to consider...

If you start the thread then edit it as progress occurs, the thread will not be "bumped" to the top of the list and a lot of your effort might go unnoticed. By replying to your own thread, it gets "bumped" and is a lot more visible.

[modelfink]

  On 7/30/2016 at 11:28 AM, BigTallDad said:

Another thing to consider...

If you start the thread then edit it as progress occurs, the thread will not be "bumped" to the top of the list and a lot of your effort might go unnoticed. By replying to your own thread, it gets "bumped" and is a lot more visible.

good tip, thanks

[Nacho Z]

By all means, do a detailed WIP thread.  There are a number of guys here who do a great job with their WIPs.  I like to follow the WIPs as I can learn from them.  My suggestions are these:  take clear pictures and explain what you are doing and how you are doing it.  Something that may be routine to you may be totally new to someone else.

I look forward to seeing your work.

[Scale-Master]

All good advice. 

If you think something is pertinent, it likely is to others. 

I wouldn't worry too much about finishing it while you are building.  I have several threads going, all will be finished even though they can run for multiple years.  And who here hasn't started another model before finishing one?

Even if you lose momentum, each time you add an update we will see it moved back to the top and those following will find it easily.

[mod3l Lover]

       Travis,

     I prefer to see a detailed work in progress

myself.  That way many question I might have

are answered right away in the details!

   We will be looking forward to what you have

to post here.

 

    Build on sir,

     David S.