I have to say the folks at my club are very accepting of my addiction. A couple say something like "What did you do now?!" But then follow up with "That's cool!" Some say things commenting on my imagination and how they could never blend parts together like that. Many make things unbelievably detailed and I envy that. So it all works out.

Quote from: kerick on December 30, 2023, 09:52:27 AMI have to say the folks at my club are very accepting of my addiction. A couple say something like "What did you do now?!" But then follow up with "That's cool!" Some say things commenting on my imagination and how they could never blend parts together like that. Many make things unbelievably detailed and I envy that. So it all works out.

When I was attending the local club, that was usually the reaction, at least later in the piece.
Of course, it helped that there was a prolific Sci-Fi/Warhamster modeller there so it became, if not mainstream, then more accepted.
Or maybe I just battered them into acceptance with sheer bl00dy-mindedness... who can say?

And I understand your thoughts on the ultra-detailed stuff; beyond my skill or interest level, but impressive nonetheless.

I must admit that being behind the SIG stand at Scale Model World my perception is that "our side" of this great hobby of ours is becoming more accepted by the mainstream    Tomorrow the World 

One of my favourite memories of this hobby is when me and Martin and a couple of others went to the Czech show in Prague. When we introduced ourselves at the Czech Wif Group's stand they were overjoyed. They thought they were the only ones and had put up with so much flak. 

Quote from: NARSES2 on December 31, 2023, 01:57:42 AMTomorrow the World 

The Plan goes well! 

The 'acceptability' of our ideas were much more noticeable at Telford this year than previously, but I can't imagine why. There was much less of the almost open 'hostility' that we used to get.

Question :- 'But why would you want to put longer wings on a Meteor? They got on OK with the one they really had?'

Answer :- 'Because I wanted to.....................' 

In my opinion, for what it's worth, I think it's the difference between writing a carefully and meticulously researched biography and a free flowing piece of fiction.
Most model builders are going for a miniature replica and we tend towards something that is art. Some don't see the difference. More and more seem to see the two sides of the coin. All for the better I say!

I wonder also if some of it stems from the rarity of a kit, or just the sheer cost of it, and instead of building it 'as it should/was supposed to be', "You had to go and do that to it! I've always wanted one of those, and now you've spoiled it somehow for me."

Which I have sometimes been a bit guilty of myself, though thankfully (hopefully?) not too often...

The answer to them is 'It's MY kit......................'

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 31, 2023, 02:35:49 PMThe answer to them is 'It's MY kit......................'

Which is completely correct, and should shut down the (audible) whining and gnashing of teeth. 'Should.'

Tell them to dig deep into their stash, they probably already have one.

Quote from: Rick Lowe on December 31, 2023, 01:42:17 PMI wonder also if some of it stems from the rarity of a kit, or just the sheer cost of it, and instead of building it 'as it should/was supposed to be', "You had to go and do that to it! I've always wanted one of those, and now you've spoiled it somehow for me."

Which I have sometimes been a bit guilty of myself, though thankfully (hopefully?) not too often...

Thats why I built my near mint in box Johan Chrysler Turbine Car.  Because I knew some people would have fits if they knew i'd done that to a "collectible".
Of course, if i'd whiffed it it would have been even better.

When I got hold of my sealed early issue MPC General Lee I took great delight in immediately ripping the shrink wrap off so I could get into it and confirm the transfers a) had the confederate flag and b) looked viable.  It was yes to both which was good.
I now have five 68-69 Dodge Chargers in the stash (Three Revell, Two MPC) from which to build my definitive General Lee.  I really should make the effort to start on it this year.

WOT8 build of the truck is almost complete.  It'll need the load  building and weathering though, and a civilian figure putting together.

Panzer 4 is ready for paint when I get my A in G.  I think i've said before it'll be Auscam but with the proportions of each colour changed around.  I'm going to use SMS acrylic through my airbrush.  Something i've not tried before.  i've tried brushing it on and it is very thin and takes a lot of coats to get coverage.  It does get there in the end though.

And obviously once the two current 1/35 builds are done i'll start getting the itch to begin something else in that scale...

Quote from: zenrat on January 12, 2024, 04:00:43 AMWhen I got hold of my sealed early issue MPC General Lee I took great delight in immediately ripping the shrink wrap off so I could get into it and confirm the transfers a) had the confederate flag and b) looked viable.  It was yes to both which was good.
I now have five 68-69 Dodge Chargers in the stash (Three Revell, Two MPC) from which to build my definitive General Lee.  I really should make the effort to start on it this year.

Yeeehhaaaa!!

Quote from: Nick on January 12, 2024, 08:29:44 AM

Quote from: zenrat on January 12, 2024, 04:00:43 AMWhen I got hold of my sealed early issue MPC General Lee I took great delight in immediately ripping the shrink wrap off so I could get into it and confirm the transfers a) had the confederate flag and b) looked viable.  It was yes to both which was good.
I now have five 68-69 Dodge Chargers in the stash (Three Revell, Two MPC) from which to build my definitive General Lee.  I really should make the effort to start on it this year.

Yeeehhaaaa!!

The story goes that they wrecked like 70 or 80 Chargers making that show so you have quite a way to go yet.

Quote from: zenrat on January 12, 2024, 04:00:43 AMI now have five 68-69 Dodge Chargers in the stash (Three Revell, Two MPC) from which to build my definitive General Lee.  I really should make the effort to start on it this year.

Will it be smashed up?

You want smashed up? Do one as the Charger from the end of 'Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry'.

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2588519961/?playlistId=tt0071424&ref_=vp_rv_ap_0

Just a thought.