Junkman Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) This is in direct reponse to Dr. Cranky's excellent idea to tell us your weaknesses. Where there are weaknesses, there are strengths. Why not tell us your fields of expertise, or the special skills you have when it comes to building model cars? I have quite a few of them: - I am very good at painting, despite I only use rattle cans and brushes. I developed my own methods and never get tired to explain them at length to those interested. - I'm very level headed and never run out of patience. Granted, I swear a lot while building, but I persevere and solve the problem at hand. - I do a lot of research before I decide to build a model. Of course, this is not necessary if one builds a custom or hot rod not based on a real one. But since I build most models replica stock, I strive to get colours and trim as authentic as possible. - For me, the second most important thing after colour and finish is stance. And I often come up with unique solutions to achieve it. And this despite all my models can roll, i.e. there is no such thing on my models as wheels glued on so they don't turn. - I have a very good eye for shapes and proportions. I can instantly tell, whether a model looks right or not. To me, this is more important than all out precision or every minute detail being correct. Edited October 12, 2011 by Junkman
fastbackfiero Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I think my strength is that I have very steady hands. They are starting to get sore the older I get, but they are still very steady! The best use for this is anytime i'm using a toothpick for small detailing, I know I wont get the shakes!! Later, Mike.
Bastardo Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 - Weathering - Rust - Ideas and imagination - LOVE for scratcbuilding - I'm bulletheaded - once I get the idea of what I want to make, I'mma achieve that goal no matter what - Not affraid of chalenges - I love building stuff I never thought I'd be building ever (working on a customer's Airbus A380 in 1:144 at the moment ) That's where the list pretty much ends for me...
Chuck Most Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Pretty much my biggest strength is seeing potential in junk kits and cast off parts.
torinobradley Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I would say mine are vision and mechanical knowledge. I usually 'build' a kit a dozen times (in my head) before I ever take the first piece off the sprue. I see how things go together and have enough mechanical knowledge to know if it is right or needs correcting. Unfortunately, this also leads to my weakness (see other thread)...
mr cheap Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) 100% self taut dis lex c a (IQ 76) RUBITS CUBE (IQ-140) with pics i can make almost any thing its just a matter of how much time it will take /// i have patience by the buckets or barrels Edited October 12, 2011 by mr cheap
george 53 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I like doin Engines. An since discovering MAD's prewired dizzy's it's been ALOT easier an more fun! Calnaga Castings does some REALLY good Holley's too. I use them alot also.
BKcustoms Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I think im a pretty decent painter and I really have fun with body mods!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Cool! Why didn't I think of it? HA. It's all great discussion. My strengths are always trying to think of something crazy to do to a car. If it requires a few trips to the parts box, even better. Although I am not afraid of scratch-building, I always think of parts that are already made and which I can kitbash. Painting. I love painting with acrylics and I think it's a bigger strength than say painting shiny jobs with House of Kolor and or Auto Air Color. I love Rat Rods for the simple reason that they help me keep the old imagination sharp. I like building models that are always going to look different than anything else. Having said that, I cannot help to love the Post-Apocalypse/Zombie Hunter type of builds too. It's all good. LONG LIVE STYRENE. LONG LIVE RUST!
Jantrix Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Like Cranky, I think my strengths lie in my ability to come up with something a little .............. different. (LOL, "Your boy's different Ms. Gump") Also my scratchbuilding skills are constantly improving and I love doing it. Edited October 12, 2011 by Jantrix
Tony T Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I love cars and building models of them. I love learning new techniques and love seeing others' builds. All part of the constant learning in life and this hobby.
charlie8575 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I might have trouble painting a body, but I'm pretty good with details and interiors. I LOVE doing the research (one of the things that made me decide to take the paralegal program was the opportunity to learn how to do better research...well that and I get to sit and read interesting stuff all day.) Historical knowledge. Fairly patient. Ideas- a strength I think most of us can honestly say we bring in one way, shape or form. Charlie Larkin
1320wayne Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 My strengths would have to be added detail, whether it be aftermarket purchased items or moreover scratchbuilding, creativity/imagination, and applying decals. I have always loved to dive into a decal project. And so far the most involved I've done to date would have to be this Bill Elliott Nascar. Every square inch of graphics are decal and have to be applied in three stages. I the other post talking about weaknesses where I spoke about patience as a weakness. This is one area where that isn't an issue.
peekay Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'm not overly skilled but I'm something of a perfectionist. If I can't get it right I'll do it again and again. If I really get stuck I'll abandon a kit and start something else rather than build it badly. I guess you could say it's a strength and weakness.
Nick Notarangelo Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I am pretty even in this department along the whole path.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Scratchbuilding and detailing. Ditto on that, Harry. Oh, and GIZMOLOGY. I love that too!
martinfan5 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 When I get a strength at building models I will let you guys know ,
Terry Sumner Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I don't know... Just when I think I've got things down purty good I go to a contest and get my butt handed to me and I figger I don't have any strengths!
Guest Johnny Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I think all my strengths have become weaknesses any more.
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 My strength is building a bad model. I love a man who's honest!
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Actually, the reason I came up with the "Scratchbuilding School" feature in the magazine is because scratchbuilding is, to me, what modeling is all about on a basic level. I mean, yeah, we can all put together a kit, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with building models using only the parts that someone else made... but to me, taking things to the proverbial "next level" means making my own parts. Scratchbuilding. That's where the real beauty of modeling comes into play, IMO.
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