Most Involved Part of Building?

[StevenGuthmiller]

10 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

I'm with you Steve. I find the foil work very gratifying. I still have a steady hand, though my aging eyes requires a lot of light.

Mine as well.

I pretty much have to do everything under a lighted magnifier.

 

 

 

Steve

[Tom Geiger]

11 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

I'm with you Steve. I find the foil work very gratifying. I still have a steady hand, though my aging eyes requires a lot of light.

I love BMF. I find it relaxing. There is no one step in model building where you see this dramatic an improvement for the effort. 

To reduce the glare and see the blade better, paint it flat black. 

 

[AMT68]

1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said:

I love BMF. I find it relaxing

I agree it is a very rewarding procedure in the build process. I can't say I find it relaxing though....lol. Maybe with more practice I'll think differently. But for me there are other aspects of model building that are very relaxing. 

Edited March 29, 2021 by AMT68

[TransAmMike]

31 minutes ago, AMT68 said:

I agree it is a very rewarding procedure in the build process. I can't say I find it relaxing though....lol. Maybe with more practice I'll think differently. But for me there are other aspects of model building that are very relaxing. 

I too feel it rewarding to complete a successful foiling job. Can't say its relaxing tho.  

[TransAmMike]

I have a new one after fighting with it today.  Glueing that tiny mirror on the windshield without messing up the "glass".  I used the testors window maker and it's kinda hard to hold the darn thing steady in the right position while it sets up.  ?

[peteski]

Most involved part to me?  Test fitting the kit before actually painting or building it.  I like to do that, so any "surprises" are minimized when I start painting and gluing parts together.  I go as far as considering the eventual paint thickness on certain parts when I test fit things. While is is usually not possible to test-fit absolutely 100% of the kit, I do as much as possible.  Makes the building experience much more fun. .

[Snake45]

57 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

I have a new one after fighting with it today.  Glueing that tiny mirror on the windshield without messing up the "glass".  I used the testors window maker and it's kinda hard to hold the darn thing steady in the right position while it sets up.  ?

Put a droplet where you want the mirror to go, and another drop on the stem of the mirror. Let them stand for about a minute or so to get tacky, then press the two together. 

[Snake45]

Just realized, "most involved" doesn't necessary mean "hardest" or "most hated" or "most dreaded" or some such thing, which many of us seem to have used when answering the question. 

Been a while since I built a full-detail kit new from the box, so I just realized that for me, the most involved part of such a build is removing ALL molding lines and other traces of the styrene injection process from all the chassis pieces, engine detail parts, interior parts, and so forth. And on what I call an "A Build," I'm quite fanatical about the task. This is probably why I don't do many "A Builds" these days. 

[TransAmMike]

31 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

Just realized, "most involved" doesn't necessary mean "hardest" or "most hated" or "most dreaded" or some such thing, which many of us seem to have used when answering the question. 

Been a while since I built a full-detail kit new from the box, so I just realized that for me, the most involved part of such a build is removing ALL molding lines and other traces of the styrene injection process from all the chassis pieces, engine detail parts, interior parts, and so forth. And on what I call an "A Build," I'm quite fanatical about the task. This is probably why I don't do many "A Builds" these days. 

Good point Richard, seems this thread is a little off track and heck even I am guilty of doing so.  What you have described is a true example of "involved".  A lot to be done there.

And by the way, thanks for the mirror gluing tip.

[Scott Colmer]

I was going to say brake lines because you have to make them twice to get a good one. (At least I do.) But then Rodney said engineering. I would have to agree. I can't remember which 1:1 car builder said it, but he described building a custom car as dealing with all these different parts fighting for space. Perfect.

[Paul Payne]

For me, I think painting an interior, especially the dash, is very involved. I have an AMT 62 T-bird where both the dash and door panels will need a lot of picky work to make them look good. Been on the workbench for awhile because of this- also an Opel GT- researching dash pix and getting everything right. I have also been doing some scratch building and major kit bashing which often results in trial and error (well, many errors and retries) but the uniqueness of the result justifies the effort.

[Tom Geiger]

How about finishing a model?

While I’m building, I’m thinking about the model even when not working on it. On my way to work.. in bed as I’m trying to fall asleep.. I’m mulling over issues or my next steps.  Let’s say I’m “all in” and involved in the process.

As I near completion, I find myself slowing down.. like I’m sorry to see it finished because then it would be over!  No more next steps or possibilities.. almost a sad end.

Anyone else?

[StevenGuthmiller]

6 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said:

How about finishing a model?

While I’m building, I’m thinking about the model even when not working on it. On my way to work.. in bed as I’m trying to fall asleep.. I’m mulling over issues or my next steps.  Let’s say I’m “all in” and involved in the process.

As I near completion, I find myself slowing down.. like I’m sorry to see it finished because then it would be over!  No more next steps or possibilities.. almost a sad end.

Anyone else?

YES!

But I don't think it's because I'm sad to see it end.

I'm very excited to be reaching the finish line and I want to make sure that everything is perfect.

And I don't want to screw anything up!

 

 

 

 

Steve

[thomascoffey1959@gmail.com]

ADD OCD ,,,,,?

[thomascoffey1959@gmail.com]

   The most involved, would have to be the scratch building of parts . the most intense would easily be the final details and inevitable touch ups.  What could possibly go wrong when Mr. Murphy comes along .

[slusher]

On 3/27/2021 at 4:08 PM, NOBLNG said:

I think it’s FINDING parts and tools that I’ve just laid down on my bench minutes ago.?

I have this problem all the time.

[misterNNL]

Every model I have ever built has been created out of a desire to duplicate something I have seen in real life or in print. To that end I endeavor to have the end result look good as a complete unit. The complete real vehicle is what inspired me initially so my completed model must look good when Assembly is finished. That in mind some of the component parts may need to adjusted in size or position to achieve the desired end result. A long time ago I coined the term"Gotcha Factor ". It perfectly describes a vehicle that grabs you by the eyeballs and won't let go. That is my goal with every model I build,give it that " Gotcha Factor " for all who see it.

 

[TransAmMike]

On 3/27/2021 at 4:08 PM, NOBLNG said:

I think it’s FINDING parts and tools that I’ve just laid down on my bench minutes ago.?

Also an issue I have.  I've spend many minutes looking for an item that has magically dissappeared!!!!!!?   And here I thought I was the only one who did that.

Edited April 9, 2021 by TransAmMike

[NOBLNG]

Not really the most “involved” part of building...but what really sets me back the most is turning small issues into big issues. I don’t have a specific example, but I think most of you are familiar with the issue! ? Some deal with it in an expeditious manner and some (like me) dither.?

Edited April 11, 2021 by NOBLNG

[Tom Geiger]

54 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Not really the most “involved” part of building...but what really sets me back the most is turning small issues into big issues. I don’t have a specific example, but I think most of you are familiar with the issue! ? Some deal with it in an expeditious manner and some (like me) dither.?

Agreed! There will be some small step I procrastinate on because I’m either not sure how to do it, or am sure I’ll screw it up.

Then I finally take a deep breath and do it. I find it only took a minute and went fine!

[Snake45]

31 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said:

Agreed! There will be some small step I procrastinate on because I’m either not sure how to do it, or am sure I’ll screw it up.

Then I finally take a deep breath and do it. I find it only took a minute and went fine!

Been there, done that, 

Got the T-shirt, got the hat! 

[Paul Payne]

All of the above, plus a presentable paint job!

[misterNNL]

On 3/31/2021 at 11:28 AM, Tom Geiger said:

How about finishing a model?

While I’m building, I’m thinking about the model even when not working on it. On my way to work.. in bed as I’m trying to fall asleep.. I’m mulling over issues or my next steps.  Let’s say I’m “all in” and involved in the process.

As I near completion, I find myself slowing down.. like I’m sorry to see it finished because then it would be over!  No more next steps or possibilities.. almost a sad end.

Anyone else?

No sadness when I finish something. I do have the constant thought process thing going on though. I will stop working when I need a solution to a problem knowing that when I wake up the next morning what's left of my brain will usually have given me the solution I need. The next decision for me is usually what to work on next.

[Brutalform]

On 3/27/2021 at 12:47 PM, Snake45 said:

Finding suitable wheels and tires for what I want to do seems to give me the most trouble these days. 

After that, probably trim work. I'm pretty comfortable with bodywork and painting and polishing at this point, but I never enjoy doing the window trim, chrome trim, emblems, etc. 

Agree 200% on the wheels and tires, Snake. 

[Snake45]

5 hours ago, Brutalform said:

Agree 200% on the wheels and tires, Snake. 

I've recently bought two glue bombs (at the local toy shows) just for the wheels and tires on them, and consider the money well spent. 

And bought a third that I am currently "rescuing" mainly because it had great wheels and tires on it already, so wouldn't have to worry about scrounging any up for it.  The rescue currently on the bench, just before disassembly: