At some point - good enough?

[Jantrix]

We all strive for perfection. As artists, as styrene imagineers. But I find, at some point we have to say "good enough" or the model never gets done.

I've recently had to say "good enough" on my deuce build.

Yesterday. This. The paint was perfect. The decal, perfect. The clear went on perfectly. Three mist coats ten minutes apart, three wet coats fifteen minutes apart. After I left it to dry, I inspected it to find this mystery blemish around the decal forward of the door, the area on the door is just a reflection. It's just a darkening of the paint for reasons I can't figure. Maybe the setting solution? It's never done this before.

But with the rest of the model going so well. I think it's time to say "good enough". I'm not doing a repaint. Again.

I do build with contest quality in mind, as I do compete a few times a year, but the completion is the most important thing to me. What about you guys? Is there a "good enough" or perfection even if it takes ten years?

Edited November 28, 2013 by Jantrix

[Jantrix]

I guess I wasn't clear. I just mentioned the Stude, off hand. I'll edit it, so it's understandable. The one I wanted you to see is the blemish on the deuce.

[o-man]

I think I see what you are referring to. I'm in the good enough category. My skills are not that good to do contest winning builds. Sometimes I just get frustrated and want to get it over with.

[1972coronet]

I don't even see a decal ( ) , what am I missing ?

I do recognise a beautiful charcoal-colour paint job with a miles-deep finish ; I can only assume that the 'decal' is the tail-end of a silver-ish scallop , forward of the door , below the cowl ...

I'm with the others ; looks "good enough" to me .

[Jantrix]

This is the other side.

You can see the decal clearly on the bad side but the blemish is clearly visible in normal light.

[cobraman]

Just stick it on the shelf or cabinet with the better side out. : ) It's kind of like when my wife makes me grilled cheese. The top looks great but you better check the bottom side ! : )