Is a Model ever truly finished

[Nick Winter]

I finished my '84 GMC Sierra 3500 single cab dually, May 31st/'09. Over 6 Months ago, yet today I was working on my current Red '94 GMC Sonoma, and looked over, above my TV at the old Dually, and started thinking, the CB anntenna broke a month or 2 ago when I was dusting it ( yes I dust my Models, some have been on my shelfs for 4 1/2 years), so I pulled it off the shelf and dug into the "Other Parts" bin to get my CB & CB antenna bag out, while doing that a grille guard/ push bar fell out, and some bad lights, next thing you know the GMC has a new CB antenna, grille guard/ push bar and cab lights on it.

So I ask the Question is A Model EVER TRULY Finished?

[Jantrix]

For me? Yes. When it's in the case, it's done. Usually when I'm planning a build, I start with the idea. Then I grab a plastic tray and head for my parts bins. I pull everything that might go with the idea. Bag everything. Build model. That way there is no second guessing later.

Now I'm not saying that there aren't circumstances for me like you described occasionally, but it usually involves a "I'd really like this style side mirror for this build", so the model is done and the mirrors added when they finally are located.

As for dusting your models, thats great. Dust is a killer of paint jobs. However with no other options, I really do recommend the acrylic model cases. With the 40% off coupon they are only $4.50 at Michaels. Buy one every paycheck and soon your whole collection will be saved the hazards of dusting and you can stack them, so more models per shelf.

[Guest arni]

For me once a model is finished that is it!

I often get idea's about restoring a kit,but since I bang out 12-15 kits a year I hardly ever get the chance to go back..LOL

[old-hermit]

It's finished till I rip it apart for parts for a new build.

[Nick Winter]

Well every time I looked at this truck I wasm't too happy, I didn't like my paint job, the chassis has no detail, and some of my body work, needed redone properly, so last night I started correcting those problems.

[Trans Am Erik]

Well, for me as of late if I get a car past the primer stage I'm doing GERAT! When a car is finished I leave it alone unless repairs are needed due to travel to a show. My built cars just don't sit on an open shelf at home (the diecasts do) they sit in a glass curio cabinet. They look better that way and don't need dusting.

[JamesW]

Well, for me as of late if I get a car past the primer stage I'm doing GERAT! When a car is finished I leave it alone unless repairs are needed due to travel to a show. My built cars just don't sit on an open shelf at home (the diecasts do) they sit in a glass curio cabinet. They look better that way and don't need dusting.

Same here.

[Nick Winter]

Well, for me as of late if I get a car past the primer stage I'm doing GERAT! When a car is finished I leave it alone unless repairs are needed due to travel to a show. My built cars just don't sit on an open shelf at home (the diecasts do) they sit in a glass curio cabinet. They look better that way and don't need dusting.

no offense but I've sorta noticed that Erik, but I think that I've only ever deceided to add to a model or repair it never to scrap it or start it over until I looked at my Red dually, the paint job I did stunk, and the body work lacked workmanship, so this time around I'm doing it right.

this time around I'm going to do a proper suspension, not one that looks like a snap tight.

Same here.