MikeyB08 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) So I'm curious to see the polls between how many people build box stocks versus customs. Let me know your vote and the reason why you lean towards one more than the other. Edited April 14, 2013 by MikeyB08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I have not built oob in years. Usually if it's a muscle car I will detail it and usually change a few little things in the name of correctness. Rods and other stuff I love being creative. I buy kits just for parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I can honestly say that it is rare that I build out of box, the reason being I don't like what they give me, it usualy doesn't reflect my tastes, For example AMT's '69 GTX Convertible, I Didn't want a 426 Hemi 4spd car with a dana 60, so It will be built as a 318 LA, 727 Torqueflite 8 3/4 car. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Box what? I have never heard this term before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I build box-stock because of my non patience.. If I'd get too involved I would either lose interest or patience and subject would be wall bound. I like to do paint and detailing with paint. My dexterity isn't too good since the stoke so that has something to do with it too. I might change some things but don't do wiring/plumbing/photo etch. Just like the simple fun build that shows well in shows or the shelf..Clean is what I strive for...My two cents worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 A little bit of both. It depends on if I just want something to easy and relaxing, or if I want to see how far I can push it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I build mostly out of the box. I've got a couple long-term kit bash / scratchbuild projects going but mostly OOB so they actually get finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I like to do detailed builds mostly. But, I also enjoy a box stock build to take a break from the detailed builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I build both. I think the principals are the same. It is very possible to build an outstanding model with nothing but box contents, imagination, hard work, and attention to detail. I have seen a lot of overly bashed/complicated builds fail miserably because of execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I've never built a totally box stock model before, there's always thing I want to change in a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 You can build a model with just the parts in the kit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rel14 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 E.. all of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB08 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 E.. all of the above That is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 ME....NO ONE ELSE.... FULL BLOWN GOTTA GO FAST AND SCRAPE THE GROUND...... Does that sound stock ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I had to vote box stock since I am coming back to the hobby after 25 years. I hope you all are going to be patient with me as I learn and relearn all the tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 clovis, where in Indiana are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I do mostly box stock according to your options. You should have added kitbashing, as I do some of that. I build mostly factory stock, and sometimes I need parts from other kits to do a particular build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q tip Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I don't think I have built anything from the box in 20 years or better. I always seem to find something to change to keep it from looking like the next guys project. besides isn't the ,what do you call it,,,,,instruction sheet,,optional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRX7Project Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I almost never like what the kit intended. For instance right now I've got a '31 Model A that is going to look nothing like the box art, and I'm starting a '55 Chevy Stepside "street machine" that... well, isn't going to look quite like that. Although with that kit all I am changing is the wheels, tires and stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I haven't built a Box Stock model in about 15 years. I used to try to discipline myself to do at least one every year, just to keep my detail painting skills sharp, but I eventually gave up because to me, models look so "bare" in the engine compartment and interior without some (or a lot of) added details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I don't like limiting myself. I build from the box, custom, kitbashed. I scratch build parts that I need. I build both rusty and SHINY. I just can't limit myself to building one style over and over again. In a hobby like this, there's way too much to explore and learn. David G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'll build out of the box very rarely. I usually have 2 or 3 builds going at a time and, once in a while, I just need to finish something quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I build only muscle cars, super cars and some show cars,so i build oob with corrections to accurize and add detail. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I build box stock sometimes, do some customizing and I've done a little scratch building so far. Even a little kit bashing. Just depends on how the kit moves me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 When you say custom, this is what I think of : I build mostly Hot Rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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