Romell R Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Hey Fellas sounds like a simple question Huh? But is it really that simple. you see im not asking what type of models you like to build. Im asking what type of modeler you are. First lets explore the classifications or what would put you or me in any one class, or maybe a cross mix of classes. Class #1. Box Stock: a box stock builder is one who makes the most out of whatever comes in the cardboard box that is supplied with most model kits today. A Kit being made of plastic (or resin in some cases) but is an entire build within itself and will be a completed project when done with out adding anything other than glue, paint, foil and time. Class #2. Multi Media : A multi Media builder is one that will take advantage of all building sorces, Kits (which were described in the above section) ,aftermarket parts being any parts ie. bodys detail parts wheels, wiring etc etc....., and scratch built parts which would be parts that are made by the builder,( scratch built parts made by someone eles would be considered aftermarket parts) and of course modified parts. Class#3 Scratch build: Now this one should sound simple, but its not because you will find those who say they are scratch builders , but in reality they are Kit bashers (which will be discussed next) A true scratch builder makes his parts from raw materials such as sheet styrene, styrene tubes, copper , brass, aluminum, steel etc. they use these mateirals to form the parts need to complete builds ther are very few builders i know who can build a model 100% scratch ( there are some fine ones here on this forum). Class #4. Kit Basher: What is Kit Bashing? KB is an art all to its self its finding the exact parts you need to complete your build in other kits not related or related to the subject one is working on. ie you may want to build a drag car , so you take the chassis form the Revell Pro Street ThunderBird, you use the body from the AMT 86 Monte Carlo SS, the motor from another kit and youve got yourself a kit bashed project. so in examining these 4 classes which class or classes are you in? feel free to comment and post one (1) photo of your best example. oh as for me im a class 2&3 Edited June 21, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Box Stock. Case closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm in all four XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 All except #1. Most, if not all of my models use multimedia parts, or parts raided from other kits or parts I make myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 a nonmotivated one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I have all classes,but most builds are class 4's.Thank ya,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I dunno Rommel, been wiring engines since 1964 with Button thread . I started scratch building bodies I guess in 1966. I kit bashed as I went along then too. Today, I scratch build almost 60 % of what I do as I tend towards gasoline pumps . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Uh, can I have a choice #5, ALL OF THE ABOVE!?!? On the serious side, I really tend to fall into class 4 most often, especially since my fiancee has told me on more than one occasion that I "can never build anything straight out of the box". I just really started getting more into the scratchbuilding and multimedia sections last year with my (still ) ongoing Ford LTL 9000 big rig I've been working on for a little over a year now. It falls into all three of those categories because I scratchbuilt the sleeper walls, roof, and bottom from sheet styrene, used another kit's front "roo" bumper modified to fit the stock bumper and stole the engine from yet another kit, and using resin add ons like the rear fenders and a few other things not in this pic, as well as the exhaust stacks made from aluminum tubing, which are also not in this pic. I do on rare occasions build something to fit the class #1 out of box, though. My Revell 09 Challenger is getting that rare treatment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 do you need to finish a model in order to fall into a category ? if so im still undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar01lee Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Wel as for me i would have to say ... #2 ..and ..#3.. my case in point are as follows ...lol some may remember this one it was my first build post here ..... the whole frame and suspention was scrached as well as the cage, the inner fenders , rad suport,fire wall ,a number of engine an interior parts also ... lol and lets not forget the ramcharger.. full scratched suspention w/4 wheel steer....and engine.parts.. and now for the #3 slot.... the lowrider and my first one at that...lol Edited June 22, 2011 by mopar01lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I'm going too have to say all four listed plus machining and some other facets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_rules Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Where's the "LAZY" category? That's where I'd feel most at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stone Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I work on them with a bit of all categories, but only seem to finish box stock-ish builds (box stock with minor mods and detailing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I could fall into any of the 4 categories but most often I am a 1 or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) I'm going too have to say all four listed plus machining and some other facets... Mark you are one of the few that I know can fall solely into Cat # 3 100% Edited June 22, 2011 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Mark you are one of the few that I know can fall solely into Cat # 3 100% That's for sure! When I saw his most recent Caterham model, I kept thinking "Why does this guy even bother starting with a kit at this point?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnake87 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Class 2. For now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 A little bit of all four, but mostly 2 & 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 #1 with occasional parts-swapping and occasional extra details. My plan for this year is to start learning how to add more things like a little photo-etch, wiring, etc. It's taken me a long time to get to this point, so I'm going to give it a whirl. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSWELL891 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 1 and 2 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Mainly box stock, but sometimes a kit basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I'm still pretty new to this, but so far I'd say I am a 4 with a little bit of 2. I haven't used any aftermarket parts yet, but I do scratch build some bits and pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 50% Class 2, 50% class 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Where's the "LAZY" category? That's where I'd feel most at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Rom, #3, by reading what you said, do mean for a person to build a model 100% from strach? I'm #2 and #4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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