Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build

[François]

Stef, I was going to reply to your comments but decided against it. 

I apologize if I've offended any traditional non computerized modelers out there.

 

[64SS350]

From what I've seen and or heard, there has been a standing debate about styrene kits vs resins being side by side in shows. Now a new kid is in town with 3D printing.

If your "traditional" model builders assemble a kit as box stock, that's one category. If he modifies or customized it, that's another. But if a guy uses custom parts from a 2 or 3 in 1 kit, it's custom, but he didn't make the parts, and still is box stock or custom??

Resins are designed and made from existing items or scratch built. 3D is the same, just newer technology. It's designed, printed, and assembled....to whatever end.

I would think and hope that builds are judged on quality of build, paint,and detail. Not necessarily presentation, content, or build material. And no I haven't judged anything, but to me these are the basics that should be looked at. 

And as far as dedicating immense amounts of time to the craft, so do resin builders and now 3D creators. There is still a lot of prep work, fit up, and scratch building that has to be done.

And how many "traditional" guys are using resin or 3D parts in their builds? 

All in all, the hobby needs encouragement, not discouragement!

My two cents.

[kensar]

Welcome to the world of model contests!

[Big John]

Not to mention the CAD development time.  "But it's not Brass!"  You do amazing works of art however the process. Very much enjoyed the ride, thanks for sharing!