END OF THE YEAR ROUND UP (Learned Anything New?)

[Cesar Bossolani]

[GeeBee]

Well after years of wanting to try the flocking and for some reason being to scared to do so, I finally plucked up the courage to try it out on the Morgan 4/4 I built earlier this year, I don't know why I didn't try it earlier as I was pretty pleased with the results ....

One of a different note, I've been using a dremel, (Actually Minicraft) model drill and polishing mops for years, below is the front wings from my '32 Imperial, the wing on the left hasn't been touched, the wing on the right has had one polish and still needed a further couple of attempts, but work slowly and it does work ....

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks for all the wonderful posts, and updates, and inspiration.

[peekay]

This year I learned to be more content with the standard I normally achieve - ie, not to fret about the inevitable glitches that "grace" every model I've ever finished. That was more of a step forward than it might sound.

[dimebolt]

I learned how to use photo etched parts on my last build.

Here are my finished builds this year.

Corey

[Ramfins59]

Well, I've learned what a GREAT, diverse, international community of helpful and talented people are on this Forum. Everyone freely shares their techniques, "tricks" and "secrets" with all who are interested and willing to learn something new to help them build better models. It is a great resource for answers, information and help with any project a builder may have going on. Thank you to Gregg and the Moderators for creating, updating and keeping this Forum operating.

[dimebolt]

  On 11/5/2012 at 9:08 PM, Ramfins59 said:

Well, I've learned what a GREAT, diverse, international community of helpful and talented people are on this Forum. Everyone freely shares their techniques, "tricks" and "secrets" with all who are interested and willing to learn something new to help them build better models. It is a great resource for answers, information and help with any project a builder may have going on. Thank you to Gregg and the Moderators for creating, updating and keeping this Forum operating.

Amen to that Richard.

Corey

[lanesteele240]

i have learned that the stack keeps getting taller and the time goes quicker

[martinfan5]

  On 11/6/2012 at 6:23 AM, lanesteele240 said:

i have learned that the stack keeps getting taller and the time goes quicker

Yes it does

[RancheroSteve]

I learned that an Optivisor is a great help to middle-aged eyes. And I learned how to make photo-etched parts.

[Jeff Johnston]

I made it a point to stray from my norm this year, and not built muscle car after muscle car. I built a Semi Truck, Ford Focus, 53 Ford, a Midget Racer, a WRX and 2 muscle cars. For what I learned, I started using chalk pastels to weather chassis, etc. What I keep trying to learn is not to rush Every year I get a little better at that..LOL

[johnbuzzed]

I have learned that I need to get some shelves so that I can finally unpack my stash and see what I really do have, waiting to be built. I have learned that there is inspiration for builds and life everywhere. I just need to see how and to what I can apply it. I have learned that: "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need". And I have learned how to make good use of saving, copying, pasting and using MS Word. Thanks to all my fellow modelers for their help.

[tubbs]

i've learned that i still can't get to the bench with all the ###### stuffed in my area.

i've learned that i still can't cant finish a build without starting 3 others.

i've learned that i'm lazy and have not used my new air brush that is 3+ years old.

i've learned that i still have not completed a build this year.

these, unfortunatly are not jokes, these are actual facts!!

[jaydar]

I have learned i buy more than i build.

joe.

[tubbs]

  On 11/6/2012 at 3:47 PM, Artful Dodger said:

I think it's time you threw in the towel, Tubbs.... Seriously! ;-)

Dan

believe me, i thought about it.

[Terry Sumner]

I've learned to shut my written mouth when it comes to trying to help other modelers out with correct information. I.E. when drag cars are mismarked or someone labels an Altered or an A/FX car a Gasser, or they put wrinkled slicks on a car that's sitting still or something else is totally wrong. Doesn't do any good and folks take offense too easily and get P.O'ed at you for making comments such as these. So now when I see stuff that is screwed up I just don't say anything. When I do see something that is good I will praise it but I'm not going to make any corrective comments anymore. I'm already labeled the Gasser Nazi ... and...that grumpy old bas.....d in spite of the fact that I'm one of the most easy going guys around!

[thatz4u]

I've learned that when you try to thin the herd at a swap meet, that when you get home the herd has somehow doubled in size...

[Jeff Johnston]

  On 11/6/2012 at 5:02 PM, Terry Sumner said:

I've learned to shut my written mouth when it comes to trying to help other modelers out with correct information. I.E. when drag cars are mismarked or someone labels an Altered or an A/FX car a Gasser, or they put wrinkled slicks on a car that's sitting still or something else is totally wrong. Doesn't do any good and folks take offense too easily and get P.O'ed at you for making comments such as these. So now when I see stuff that is screwed up I just don't say anything. When I do see something that is good I will praise it but I'm not going to make any corrective comments anymore. I'm already labeled the Gasser Nazi ... and...that grumpy old bas.....d in spite of the fact that I'm one of the most easy going guys around!

Those who cannot take constructive criticism on their models will never be better modelers. I welcome it... Sometimes even as gingerly as you (not you as in you...in general, anyone) try to point out something a modeler can or might want to re-think the next time, people still get offended.

I have a model builder I work with. He builds ships...all kinds of ships. I showed him a picture of my Titan 90 and how I was rusting it. He quickly pointed out that the way I was doing it wasn't how something would actually rust. It was actually where I didn't put the rust that he pointed out..and he was right..and I learned something..and I did not get offended.

[mikethepoormodeler]

I've learned to make sur my speling is corect.

[Mercman]

I find that I have honed my painting skills by doing figure models.

Also that I can do scenery better than I thought I was able to. Lucky accident on this one. So I figure my skills are getting better.

[Guest]

I won't say that I have learned,but rather began learning how to do weathered builds. I still have a long way to go.

[Helix]

Interesting thread Doc!

What I've learned, is to enjoy what you build and try not to take it too seriously, take on board the comments both positive and negative which helps you do better next time !

oh, one more thing, I got new glasses now, so hopefully I won't say something doesn't look right when it is !

Cheers

Ray

[mopar68]

I've learnt heaps of extremely useful hints and tips which I most likely won't remember when I need them most

[Skip]

Learned a couple of things this year. First I discovered this forum and instead of lurking got on it and after years of lone wolf uninvolvement have enjoyed talking to fellow modelers on here.

Second, I learned to use superglue. (Didn't do this modeling but it involves a Dremel and the round slit saw blade.) While cutting aluminum bar stock with the Dremmel sawblade that if it can kick back. It will. When it does kick back make sure your finger is not in the way of the blade which will be spinning at just under the speed of light. If the blade does contact your finger there may be what looked like at the time, sort of a reddish spray that may be comprimised of skin, fingernail and possibly bone. That wife knows immediately not to look at the gore when you have red sprayed on your white tee shirt (especially when preceded by colorful adjectives resembeling the ones used by the dad in "A Christmas Story" . When I got to the ER there were several Doc's who found great humor in my finger's split open state. Each one asking for a detailed account of how it got that way! That nurses absolutely love to scrub a cut out with what feels like a wire brush forever. I also learned that in some cases they don't stitch up the end of a split finger, they superglue it back together!! They used regular old Krazyglue superglue!! I immediately thought to myself I could have spared my self a most embarrassing afternoon, if I'd only known I could glue myself back together! I also wondered why they didn't use the zap kicker for quicker results Maybe they could toss in a little baking soda to fill up the divot for immediate like healed results!!!

[moparfarmer]

Skip, the blood acts as the "kicker" water will do the same thing....