I build because I enjoy creating. Unfortunately, our modern lives afford almost no time for me to build, (this is the first I’ve been on the forum in a few weeks). I started out watching my dad and older brother build, and it went from there.
I’ve been a roundly-round fan since I was 5, so most of my subject matter is such. I remember freaking out over the MPC and Tobias mods when they first hit the shelves, then the late model, ASA and sprint cars. As my talents grew, I realized how outdated most of the kits were/are, so my passion became scratchbuilding and trying to create a realistic looking curbside model...I usually only get into details you can see, not necessarily full detail, although buying a small lathe and creating my own parts are on the radar.
Bottom line, similar to John2, I’m artistic....and I like to create, that’s why I build. I make most of my own decals and enjoy applying the techniques and ideas gained from the other builders on this, and other, sites...their talents are fantastic. I also like to feel like someone may gain some knowledge and ideas from me also. I’m not a “hey, look at me” personality, but if someone responds to a build with, “that’s a neat idea, I never thought of that”, I have a smile on my face.
We need a CBP to get the juices flowing
Something simple, like an out of the box only, no mixing kit parts, wheels tires, decals....whatever is in the box, is what you have to work with.
