My 10 Completions For 2013

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx for all the great comments!

2013 was an odd year for me. I made lots of progress technically but most of my completions were kind of haphazard. For example the '34 Roadster and the Deuce RPU came about because of impulse buys I made on eBay. Both were excellent resin bodies from the same source, Altered States Models, selling on eBay as olmandowntheroad. I figured since I bought 'em I should build 'em. Not much deep thinking or blinding inspiration in either case, but once I got started things seemed to work out. Overall my painting took another step forward, it's cleaner and more consistent now. And, thanks to a kindly observation here at MCM (specifically about my '51 Chevy and a problem with pet hair) I'm learning to actually dust off my models before photographing them (what a concept...). I've started experimenting with a slightly more contemporary style, too (who would have thought...).

But in fact there were no grand plans or major projects this year. Several of the completions were due to CBPs on various boards; the Junior Fueler came from an unfinished projects Community Build on VDM for example. In some cases I just wanted to get a box off my shelf - the blue Deuce roadster was a 5 year old starter taking up room and bugging me. The number of unfinished projects keeps growing. I tackled a few major projects this year (for example the first of 3 scratch built Belly Tankers I have planned) but managed to finish none of them. Hopefully at least some them will see fruition in 2014.

I still feel I have a lot to improve on. Every time I go to a model car show I am reminded what real technical mastery is all about. I don't lack for ideas (so little time, so many models...) but the skills side demands constant attention and every project brings new challenges in areas I've never done before. So the New Year shapes up as one filled with lots of modeling potential and I'm looking forward to it.

Best wishes to all for a happy and prosperous 2014 and...

Thanx for lookin',

B.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Bernard Kron

[markymarkr1]

Great models. Love the low boy

[FASTBACK340]

All your builds are well done, but I must say your Willys reminds me of a George Trosley cartoon (Cartoons, Krauss & Bernie, etc…)

[Tom Geiger]

Very cool builds! And I like your thoughts on your progress.

[Johnny1973]

Great work Bernard

[Ira]

Great Builds Bernard!

Love the Willys & Dragster...

[Jantrix]

Man, I like your work. Great stuff.

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx again for all the kind words. I'm pleased you like them!

[bondo bill]

great work