kratvmnd Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I'm fairly new here so I may be off in left field(being from New England,I like to call it "Mannyland"),but it seems like there have been a lot of "Let's see your..." posts showing up in the Under Glass section lately.IMO, it's meant to be a "Trophy Case" for individuals to showcase their builds and having these posts mixed in seems to detract from their "time in the spotlight".I know I will tend to browse through them more quickly and usually end up missing some good builds when these posts are STARTED by someone that hasn't COMPLETED anything.Don't get me wrong,it's great to see different builds of the same cars in one place,but I think these posts should be for individuals,not a free for all.I know,I know,I don't have to click on those posts if I don't want to see them. I'm second guessing myself as I write this,so I know that this can be viewed a few different ways...not trying to stir up any feathers,just my two cents...anyone else see it that way? Or see it a different way for that matter?
Darin Bastedo Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Usually when I want to see a particular type of build I simply do a search for it, but to each his own.
W-409 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Those topics are great way to see different types of builds from same subject, maybe everyone don't post new topic new build, but he/she posts some pictures from it to "Let's see your.." thread. (Badly said, but hope you understood something). BUT I guess, it would be great to have sub forum for those "Lets see your..." threads. Or then it might get too crazy, and there are thousands of topics after few months, and then all subjects are already being shown. But I think, Under Glass is the best place for them, and I don't know if I like them or not.
oldscool Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 As long as I get to see other peoples finished models it is OK with me. Like Niko said, it's a good way to see different interpretations of the same subject. gus
Evil Appetite Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Personally I like them, as Niko said one type is covered in the same thread. Searching isnt a big deal, but when I see a thread called show us your engines or Race cars, I'll check it out from beginning to end. I usually find great reference shots of something close to what I'm building, all in one place.
Jantrix Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 14 posts and he's complaining already. *sigh* Go build something.
W-409 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I usually find great reference shots of something close to what I'm building, all in one place. That's very good point too! All of the ideas, referene etc. on the same topic.
Darin Bastedo Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 14 posts and he's complaining already. *sigh* Go build something. 2.542 posts and still complaining. *Sigh* ...Seriously though. You are complaining about someone complaining. Does he have to have over 2.500 posts before he earns the right to mention what's bugging him? It took just as much building time for you to complain as him.If you don't agree with him, why not say that, instead of making assumptions. Perhaps he posted his complaint while waiting for the paint on his latest project to dry.
Junkman Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I see it differently. - "Under Glass" doesn't imply anything else but being the section for finished models. - Most people call a "show me your..." because they seek inspiration for their own variation of this theme. I would find it simply wrong to deny this to them. - There is still enough space left for everybody to brag about his own achievements - and don't we all love it?
Harry P. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I agree with Christian. "Under Glass" is for finished models, either from an individual builder or a group of people. It makes no difference how (or if) the models are grouped, as long as they're finished! If anyone has a problem with "Show us your Whatever" type threads, you already know the answer: Don't click on it.
Harry P. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 14 posts and he's complaining already. *sigh* I don't think he was complaining, just making an observation. Post count doesn't matter. You don't need a certain post count before you're "allowed" to have an opinion here.
moparmagiclives Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I asked to see some finished projects of a certain topic, and I felt that it was best posted on the "finished" side of this forum. I myself only get the chance to build 2 to 3 a season, and I can't say they are all worthy of being posted under glass them selves. But I would still like to see others quality work.
The Creative Explorer Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 If anyone has a problem with "Show us your Whatever" Please Harry, by all means, I am not interested if you showed me your 'whatever'.... Let's just stick with plastic modelcars and keep the whatever-parts to triple-X websites.....
Harry P. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Please Harry, by all means, I am not interested if you showed me your 'whatever'.... Let's just stick with plastic modelcars and keep the whatever-parts to triple-X websites..... No problem!
Dr. Cranky Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Actually, I've always felt a little sadness about the UNDER GLASS posts because I feel that it usually means the end of the ride for that vehicle. The builder finished it, we've seen it, but now it's part of styrene history. I'm always much more excited about the IN PROGRESS stuff. Don't get me wrong, I love to see finished models, but like I said, I get a little "down" knowing that it's finished . . . etc . . . Which should be a nice thread to find out what folks can do to keep their built models alive!
Harry P. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I love to see finished models, but like I said, I get a little "down" knowing that it's finished . . . etc . . . Which should be a nice thread to find out what folks can do to keep their built models alive! Water them regularly?
Dr. Cranky Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 You mean, gas them up regularly? Or wash them up regularly! Either way, there's got to be a way to have more fun with your models after you are finished building them! Shoot, here comes a new thread!
Jordan White Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I'll give one good reason why I start "show your" threads: because pictures don't always stay in threads. If people are using a photo sharing site, after a few years or whatever once their threads have moved down several pages on the forum, they may decide to delete the pictures. When this happens, you can't see the pictures if you open up an old thread. This is why search is a hit or miss affair for finding what you want (well that and finding out which words get you the results you want). Why search and find several threads with no pictures when you can simply ask and people can repost their pics in one spot? Plus I don't see how these threads would detract from people's "time in the spotlight" as you put it. If it's an interesting build, then people will look at it and perhaps comment on it.
Junkman Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 ....and I can't say they are all worthy of being posted under glass them selves.... There is no such thing as being unworthy of being posted. We are in this together.
Guest Johnny Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Actually, I've always felt a little sadness about the UNDER GLASS posts because I feel that it usually means the end of the ride for that vehicle. The builder finished it, we've seen it, but now it's part of styrene history. I'm always much more excited about the IN PROGRESS stuff. Don't get me wrong, I love to see finished models, but like I said, I get a little "down" knowing that it's finished . . . etc . . . Which should be a nice thread to find out what folks can do to keep their built models alive! It leaves you with an empty feeling inside. Are they going into a case to be proudly displayed for all that visit to see or are they now going on a shelf and gathering dust? Are they going back into the box only to be relegated to a space in the back of a dark closet, sweltering hot attic or musty old basement along with other forgotten finished models? We just don't ever know what has become of these once great sources of joy that were built with tender loving care!
diymirage Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 i for one am glad to see these in the "under glass" section now for a while they were popping up in the general area, that bugged me
wgflatliner Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I personally like the threads. I get to see some amazing stuff. It also gives the opportunity to see a modeler progress. But the best part is that the viewing pleasure is for everybody to see.
sjordan2 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I think this would be very valuable, though I think this needs to be installed as a separate forum topic where people can go to look at these builds without interrupting other forums. A pinned topic at "Under Glass?"
mistermodel Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Under glass is to show case built models,does it really matter if its yours or you just want to see some other builds for insperation
SuperStockAndy Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I don't see a problem at all. Well, I always start looking at them and can't stop... But really, it doesn't matter to me.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now