Peter Lombardo Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 All of my builds are on my Flickr site as a photo record of each build............each build has its own file, with the exception of my earlier builds which are grouped together in the finished condition.
Mr. Moparman Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Cool, let's keep it going. I was wondering because I did'nt want to think I was crazy by putting order forms, receipts, build plans, etc. in a folder and putting it in a filing cabinet!
diymirage Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 yeah, go to the workbench and change the filter to "topics i started" its all there
XJ6 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I find this to be an interesting topic.... I my self make a document for each of my model builds...i do a little research on the subject ( car's only ) and type this into a document...After all painstaking hours and detail i put into a build, i want to know the history of the car i built... all this is included with photos and all of the Paints..Brands...Colors I have used on my build...along with the instructions of the assembly...they are all in nice folders.and numbered 1 thru 56 ( 57 on the way ) and they are in the order of which i have built them. and of course they are all dated.. Amazing my first model (number 1) looks well Good...But number 56 is super...i felt i have came a long ways in this addictive hobby...but you know my First Model (number 1) is really in it's own way my favorite...BTW..my first build is a 57 Chevy Belair.. Anyway....Cheers To All...& Happy Holidays...
Mr. Moparman Posted December 20, 2011 Author Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) I find this to be an interesting topic.... I my self make a document for each of my model builds...i do a little research on the subject ( car's only ) and type this into a document...After all painstaking hours and detail i put into a build, i want to know the history of the car i built... all this is included with photos and all of the Paints..Brands...Colors I have used on my build...along with the instructions of the assembly...they are all in nice folders.and numbered 1 thru 56 ( 57 on the way ) and they are in the order of which i have built them. and of course they are all dated.. Amazing my first model (number 1) looks well Good...But number 56 is super...i felt i have came a long ways in this addictive hobby...but you know my First Model (number 1) is really in it's own way my favorite...BTW..my first build is a 57 Chevy Belair.. Anyway....Cheers To All...& Happy Holidays... You mind if we share systems? Because what you described sir, is exactly what I'm going to start doing. Edited December 20, 2011 by Mr. Moparman
XJ6 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 You mind if we share systems? Because what you described sir, is exactly what I'm going to start doing. Mr. Moparman..Share systems ??? Sorry i am confused..not know what you mean :unsure: But hey if there is anyway i can be of help....Be happy to do so.. Cheers & Happy Holidays....Don
SuperStockAndy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) I've started writing the finish date and my name on the outside part of the interior tub. Edited December 20, 2011 by Andy C.
sstacey47 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I was wondering the same thing,I need to start something like this also,I've read that some guys build them for a few show and then take them apart for another project anybody heard of this? Sean
MikeMc Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 If I remember to upload my images to the bucket I share all those builds!!
Greg Pugh Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I have a notebook which I put down all of the notes from the build so I don't forget stuff. I jot down colors used, modifications made, what parts came from which kits, which aftermarket suppliers I used for certain parts, etc, etc. I also keep track of the completion dates.
Mike Kucaba Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I tried that once or twice and then tired of it. I attempted to do a status of where I was at with a certain build,paint used etc.It became all too overwhelming.I do try to at least write the paint type and color somewhere inside the body.I'd like to find a system(computer) where all this could be done.
Rob McKee Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I haven't done this before but I like the idea. I am going to start right away. Rob
Tonioseven Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 No, I just post them as I build them my Fotki site is about as organized as I get.
ChrisR Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I just keep a list of my completed or restored models with the kit make, description and date completed.
VW Dave Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 No, I just post them as I build them my Fotki site is about as organized as I get. Same here
Roadkill2525 Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Nope, I let the guys in Langley deal with keeping a record on what I do.
GeeBee Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I do take photo's of my builds, then post them on my website, with a comment on each photo, what I did, how I did it, etc
Jantrix Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Well I do of course keep the WIP photo files but any inspiration shots or research I just delete. I have started keeping the box tops to every kit I finish. When I finally get a premanent home and set up shop I'll decorate the shop with them.
weasel Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 i'm lucky to FINISH one much less document it!! lol
Darren B Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) All of these are great ideas, i post here and photobucket and since starting my website i have more freedom to do more there than on a forum including a ton of photos and wording, with out taking up a lot of server space here or other forums. Edited December 23, 2011 by Darren B
Guest Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 I don't because I have a hard enough time staying focused on a build without documenting everything. I would rather spend my time building instead of documenting. I rarely take WIP photos or post them. I have one build that I have done WIP photos on and it's still setting unfinished. Maybe if I had spent the time I wasted taking photos,loading them on the computer,cropping,uploading them to Photobucket,posting them and typing, I would probably have it finished.
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