AFV Modeller, started buildingg aircraft

[slupanter]

Hi all, I thought I would share my completed aircraft. I am an AFV modeller but needed a break due to the internet killing the hobby for me.

I have built:
1:72 Has Fw 190D-9
1:72 Airfix Bf 109E-4
1:48 Eduard Bf 109E-4

I learnt some new skills too; it turns out I did not know how to apply Decals . The next few will be better, promise.

 

[Mini Me]

Those are really nice Alexander, I'm no "wingy thing" expert but they sure look good from my perspective.
Rick H.

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work on them all Alexander.

 

[adt70hk]

Nowt wrong with those!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Hi Alexander
They look very good to me.
Jim

 

[slupanter]

Thanks all , I have a 1:1 room to paint first them trying my hand at a 1:72 Hobby2000 Ar 234

 

[The Migrant]

Those are seriously nice.

 

[Dave Ward]

Alexander,
very nice - it's good that you have tried another genre, you learn new things ( like applying decals! ), and I think it's healthy to step outside your comfort zone ( occasionally )!
Dave

 

[AlanG]

They look great Alexander. And what's not to love about ANY Fw190 being built?!

 

[slupanter]

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They look great Alexander. And what's not to love about ANY Fw190 being built?!

Thank you mate, I have a fw190 problem

 

[minitnkr]

Outstanding finishes. Very unusual paint schemes. Reminds me of some WWI schemes. PaulE

 

[AlanG]

Thank you mate, I have a fw190 problem

I know that feeling..... and it's luuuuuurvly

1/48 Fw190 A5 x 1
1/32 Fw190 A5 x 1
1/32 Fw190 A8 x 6
1/32 Fw190 D9 x 2
1/32 Fw190 F8 x 2

And i'm still looking for a few more (A5 and A6 kits). Not even considering the amount of AM stuff i have for them. Small fortune in my house.

 

[scottie3158]

Alexander,

Some very nice builds there indeed. As a non wingy modeller I was interested with your opening statement about the internet killing the hobby for you, what do you mean?
cheers
Scottie

 

[Gern]

Long time no see Alex! Some very nice results there, but I'm confused about the 'net killing your hobby? Want to share why?

Edit: Paul beat me to it!

 

[slupanter]

Happy to share, as this forum helped me get back on track due to some great words of wisdom.

I had my process, and most importantly, I enjoyed modelling. I tried new techniques and had fun with them; I was on FB groups and how-to websites. Then I found that I kept stalling on builds because I constantly compared my work to others online. I thought it was my products; I started buying products left and right: you know what they say about bad workmen. I stopped building, or it took me months or a year to finish something. I realised what the issue was when on a 12hr flight with work to LA that my phone had more images of other people’s models than my own. On that flight, I deleted all the photos of other people’s builds and left 99% of all modelling groups. I only have an FAQ site so I can help answer questions and the model club I run.

Aircraft have saved the hobby I love so much; I still haven’t retired amour yet, but I have the new Airfix Cromwell in prep and only have reference pictures.

I hope this explains or even helps someone see that it is YOUR HOBBY and you need to enjoy every bit of it, and it is not for anyone else to tell you otherwise.

 

[minitnkr]

Amen, I get lots of queries on "what do you with this stuff when they're done?" Especially the train layout, but that one is easiest....they're never finished. There's always something to add or improve. It's the building isn't it? PaulE

 

[yak face]

Fantastic looking builds alex , good to see you back . Glad that you've found your mojo again , cheers tony

 

[scottie3158]

There is only one person you need to satisfy and that is your good self. My builds are far from the best but they do for me and as long as I get a little better each time and I am still having fun then that is ok. Get the tank built you know you want to. You will get nothing but encouragement on here.

 

[Dave Ward]

Happy to share, as this forum helped me get back on track due to some great words of wisdom.

I had my process, and most importantly, I enjoyed modelling. I tried new techniques and had fun with them; I was on FB groups and how-to websites. Then I found that I kept stalling on builds because I constantly compared my work to others online. I thought it was my products; I started buying products left and right: you know what they say about bad workmen. I stopped building, or it took me months or a year to finish something. I realised what the issue was when on a 12hr flight with work to LA that my phone had more images of other people’s models than my own. On that flight, I deleted all the photos of other people’s builds and left 99% of all modelling groups. I only have an FAQ site so I can help answer questions and the model club I run.

Aircraft have saved the hobby I love so much; I still haven’t retired amour yet, but I have the new Airfix Cromwell in prep and only have reference pictures.

I hope this explains or even helps someone see that it is YOUR HOBBY and you need to enjoy every bit of it, and it is not for anyone else to tell you otherwise.

Alexander,
Its crazy, making what should be a hobby into a source of grief! I started down that route a year or so ago - my particular problem was group builds - building to a deadline eroded my pleasure & put a load of self-imposed stress on me! I decided that I wasn't going to do any more group builds, I would make what I want, and in my own timescale. Looking at other peoples' builds can be unsettling for your ego, but as you say, just don't do it.
I thought that peer pressure from the internet was confined to spotty adolescents, but I find that I'm just as susceptible in my mid 60's! All self imposed, as well. I'm now enjoying my model making more than ever, fun isn't a word I'd use to describe it, but it comes close!
Dave

 

[Gern]

I sort of see your point Alex. I've also spent many hours looking at amazing builds and many pounds on tools and products in an attempt to match them. In my case though, I concluded many years ago that there was no way my skills would ever bring me up to that sort of level - even if I had years of practise and the best materials and tools that money could buy. Therefore I found I could be reasonably happy producing builds that were slowly improving so the hobby is fun and not a challenge.

Put it this way. Would you refuse to decorate your bedroom and paint the ceiling because it wouldn't be as good as Michaelangelo's work??