The Friday diatribe #22…guest questions

[Twokidsnosleep]

This weekends questions are from BigWall (Joe) on the forum
Wishing him well in his health. I divided his list of questions up, so we will hear from Joe again

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?

Great questions and thanks for submitting Joe

[digger303]

1. No once I finish a model it gets put on the shelf and I don't touch it again.
2. Definitely the building process. 1. Building 2. weathering 3. Painting
3. No set process I'm usually battling to remember the way I did it last time.
4. I have a complete set of VMS pigments and various bottles from other manufacturers. I have in fact passed on all sorts of stuff to a friend who isn't as lucky as I am and I hate to see anything wasted so I'd rather give it away than see it binned.
5. I generally like to see a kit to look as good as it can be as long as it's in a packet prepackaged.Often I've got the books, but don't follow through, I'm not big on the research so I trust in the manufacturers. . Even though I know they get it wrong too.....

[Panzón]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?
Thus far, I haven't reworked any models, but I often compare my models to see if I think my skills are improving. I've thought I might go back and put one or two of my completed models in vignette settings, but I haven't done that either.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?
Definitely building. I do a lot of kit-bashing, and I really enjoy the process of transforming the kit into what I want it to be. I enjoy weathering, too-- when weathering, I'm telling myself a story about the life of the subject of the model. Painting is a chore that must be done.

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?
I'm not really sure if I have a set process. I certainly don't have one that I can easily outline. And I don't see myself as always looking for a new technique, but I'm always open to trying a new technique or product if I stumble across one that looks promising.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?
I don't have many products specific to weathering-- I mainly just use acrylic paints and dry pigments. I've recently bought a few new products to try, but don't yet have enough experience with those to form an opinion of their usefulness.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?
I'm not really sure what this question is asking, but since "obsession" is part of OCD, I'll mention my modeling obsessions. I'm definitely not into model kit accuracy. Most of the kits that interest me attract me either because I have an idea how I can transform them into something else, or I think they would make an interesting subject to model as a derelict, or the subject of the kit is something that doesn't exist either in the real world or in a Hollywood world. I like to build my models my way, according to the stories that play in my head as I build them. Another obsession is greeblies. I'm always seeing interesting shapes and details in things one would normally discard, so I collect a lot of odds and ends, and enjoy finding places for them in a kit-bash or scratch-build.

[aur0ra145]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?

I'm a big fan of the time capsule approach. I like seeing how my progress over the years has come along.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?

For aircraft, decals. It really brings the subject to life before your eyes.

For armor, the weathering is always a lot of fun. You can get really creative with it.

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

I generally follow the same flow. Occasionally I'll change it up and try something new. The 3d printer makes it a lot easier to batch print, and try different techniques, which are immediately comparable to each other.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?

Anything I have made by Testors. When I got back into the hobby I didn't know any better and bought a ton of the tiny glass pots of Testors lacquer paint. Not my best experience. As of this date I've given away most of the Testors stuff. Also, with the discontinuation of Model Masters Acrylics, I'd be fine letting what I have go to a new home.

On second thought, I'd only give away half of my Testor's Dullcote. I'm a big fan of that stuff.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?

Clutter in my work area/man cave. I also like to have my stash organized to look neat and be sorted by subject, think armor/aircraft/sci-fi/warhammer.

[BigWall]

Thanks Scott. I'm feeling a lot better and can't wait to be well enough to head home.

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?

I'm so tempted to make improvements but I don't do it. I like seeing how things change over time.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?

You made an important addition Aurora. Decals should definitely be included here.

For me, they're all close. Maybe painting, weathering, building. I build armor so there really aren't a lot of decals to apply. I like airbrushing and getting the paint down really shows where you're going to end up.

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

I guess I have a set process up thru the paint going down. From there I like doing something different for each model weathering/final look wise. For some reason, I'm very concerned with not having each model look the same. I've seen a guy on Instagram who does everything exactly the same. It looks like it all came off the same Chinese assembly line.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?

For me, it's the pre-mixed weathering products. Fuel stains, streaking grime, rust, etc.. I've started using oil paints for more and more things. They're so easy to work with.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?

For me it's seam lines. I spend so much time trying to take care of them all during the build process and there always seems to be one that rears it's ugly head in pictures. Clutter also gets me. it really makes me feel anxious.

[RangerNeil]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?

I leave things as built. In part a time capsule of how I used to do things and in part a "how not to" guide. The only exception might be silvered decals. Those I might try a decal solution on to try and get them back they should be.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?

Building is definitely favourite - I'm an engineer, not an artist. So my order of preference would be:
* Build
* Paint
* Weather

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

Not really. I will always wash the sprues in soapy water, rinse in fresh and then dry followed by sitting down with the instructions to read and understand what goes where - and how. Anything else follows on from there. I'm always happy to learn new tricks/techniques either from folk on here, youtube etc.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?

All I currently have are the Ultimate washes, Tamiya panel line and the mud product I used to create the T34 diorama base. I think everyone has those already.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?

Accuracy. If something is a "what if" type of build then its down to the creators imagination But if its if an actul subject from an actual era then it should look like it. But thats just me!

[DRUMS01]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?

If anything I keep them as time capsules. Many times I give them away to people who expressed interest in the build or if I made it for someone (hence no comparison). Bit there have been just a couple times out of hundreds that I reworked, only because they were that bad (from my perspective at least).

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?

I'm going to add more than just those steps (for me): most of all is the detailing.

detailing
building
research
display base
weathering
painting

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

I have a general build process and it does not involve looking for a new technique or product. I would tell you my "set process" but you didn't ask for it.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?

Sorry, none as I use all of them

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?

details, historical significance, oddity, beauty of real item, model kit quality (fit, finish, accuracy)

I think this is my shortest response so far, and I mean by a lot!

DRUMS01 / Ben

[BigWall]

detailing
building
research
display base
weathering
painting

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?

I have a general build process and it does not involve looking for a new technique or product. I would tell you my "set process" but you didn't ask for it.

Nice additions to the overall build process. Really, the detail of this answer reflects in your magnificent work and I'll definitely make it part of my planning process headed forward. I really feel like your answer adds to the sharpness of the pencil. With my current build, I've been totally lost because I deviated from my original plan and never put any thought into where it was now headed. I'm so lost that I've skipped steps in something as simple as the chipping process. It's really like not having a word in your vocabulary for something and thus there is no comprehension of the subject. One adds the word and understanding of the theory and opens up a new horizon. You've blown my mind with new understanding!

So sassy! Would you share your "set process" with us Ben? Pretty please?

[DRUMS01]

BigWall, You're killing me.... I am very humbled by your praise. I have never considered myself any level of expert modeler, in fact I find fault in everything I build. I know within myself that I am somewhere between a "newbie" and decent modeler. Perhaps I could go into my process in another message string as I do not want to hijack this one. I'm sure other more accomplished modelers would have much more to add than what I could ever say.

Perhaps one of up and coming diatribe questions could be just that; "What is your step by step process of model building from conception to finished product?" "Do you include your final models display as part of your build? "How far do you go with displays, backdrops, photos shop, etc?

Something like that would bring the creative juices out in all of us and we can all learn something from each other?

DRUMS01 / Ben

[Twokidsnosleep]

BigWall, You're killing me.... I am very humbled by your praise. I have never considered myself any level of expert modeler, in fact I find fault in everything I build. I know within myself that I am somewhere between a "newbie" and decent modeler. Perhaps I could go into my process in another message string as I do not want to hijack this one. I'm sure other more accomplished modelers would have much more to add than what I could ever say.

Perhaps one of up and coming diatribe questions could be just that; "What is your step by step process of model building from conception to finished product?" "Do you include your final models display as part of your build? "How far do you go with displays, backdrops, photos shop, etc?

Something like that would bring the creative juices out in all of us and we can all learn something from each other?

DRUMS01 / Ben

We kind of touched on building process a few diatribes ago, but I like your display and photo angle
If you have some questions you want asked, just message me and I will add them to the list
I have had quite a few guys send me some questions they would like answered
S

[BobM]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?
To date, I have not. I think this will be changing due to my recent interest in model railroading where the layout is a constant work in progress.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?
Definitely building is #1. Second would be painting, weathering is the least favorite. This will also need to change since railroads are all about the weathering!

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?
I’d say every project is a new adventure. I’m always trying new things to attempt better, or faster, results.

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?
Probably most of them! Mainly because I don’t know how to get good results from most of them. But I keep at it, eventually something will click.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?
OCD isn’t a problem for me; mine is ADHD! I always have too many things going on simultaneously and want to see things done ASAP.

[chops1sc]

1. Do you go back and rework models as you learn new techniques, your skills increase or you obtain new modeling products, or do you keep your models as a time capsule of your progress in the hobby?
I have not gone back to work on a completed model. Sometimes it crosses my mind to add something but I have yet to do so.

2. What’s your favorite part of the modeling process, building, painting or weathering? What order would you rank them in?
I am definitely a builder. I tend to choke up at the thought of painting, although it has gotten a lot better lately.

3. Do you have a set process for a model build or are you always looking for a new technique or product?
I am always looking for new techniques. Almost too many out there to try, LOL!

4. How many model weathering products etc. are in your collection that you would be just as happy to pass on to someone who would actually use them?
I try to use all of my products. There might be one or two colors that I have never used.

5. What type of things push your modeling OCD button?
I try hard not to over-weather because I put a lot of time into the paintjob. I hate covering it up!