Back to the Big

[finescalerr]

Chuck, your explanation about how many attempts it takes to "do it right" should be mandatory reading for every modeler. Maybe one big difference between a "pretty good" modeler and an "excellent" one is refusing to accept something that is merely "good enough".

When I look at my own models I realize that two or even three attempts may have been insufficient. Or maybe I should have tried a completely different approach.

(For example, I tried building five or six different models from printed paper and never did achieve true contest quality. The lesson? Don't use printed paper for anything but a run-of-the-mill finish!)

Russ

[lab-dad]

Russ,
I totally agree.
I have often said to myself and new modelers - Don't be afraid to throw it away and start over!
It is a hard thing to do.

FWIW: I keep all my mistakes; they make great scenery detail/clutter!

-Marty

[Barney]

Astonishing modelling Chuck - and I thought I was loosing it big time the amount I sling in the bin !
Barney

[Malachi Constant]

Thank you for the nice words! Peter, what you don't see is that almost every part was done at least twice. The first door frame was too thin, so I redid it thicker. I did the door panels twice. After I installed the glass and putty I decided my first window muntins were too thick, so I smashed them out and made thinner ones. Each decal was done at least 4-5 times before I liked them. The closed sign and newspapers were done at least twice each. I decided at the last minute to make the door hinged, so that took more time. No, things rarely work the first time for me. 

Thanks!  That's rather encouraging ... and, if you did get it right (like that!) the first time, we'd have to shoot you or at least smash your knuckles!    Well, enough of the gangster stuff ... time to go back to re-do #687 on one of my severely retarded projects ...      -- Dallas

[marc_reusser]

Too late Marty....I make weekly nighttime pilgrimages to Chuck's dumpster (BTW, Chuck you're dry cleaning receipt says it's ready for pick-up). Almost have enough pieces to build a dio. Like Johnny Cash says..."I got it one piece at a time....."

[Mr Potato Head]

There's are images I find hard to process
One: Marc dressed like Nick Nolte in "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" dumpster diving
Two: Marc riding his bike with Johnny Cash playin on his I tunes,.............
MPH
TMI Marc

[Chuck Doan]

So that's who has been rummaging in the trash. Sorry about the cat poop. Not sure I want the dry cleaning receipt back either.

[Chuck Doan]

Gloomy shot of the whole door.

[finescalerr]

Yeah, how depressing .... -- Russ

[lab-dad]

If "were closed" who left the door open?!
Nice shot, and quite depressing on so many levels.................
Mj

[TRAINS1941]

What a beautiful shot.  Reminds me of when I was a kid (yes at one time I was) you found an old building the door was opened a bit.  You had to push on it just to get to see what was inside.

Jerry

[Ray Dunakin]

Awesome!

[1-32]

drop keys here ,what keys-lovely.
kim

[JohnTolcher]

I hope you leave it that way Chuck, with the door slightly open. Really adds to the creepy atmosphere. Which is a good thing

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks!

Some more progress. The wall is permanently mounted and the shingles are applied, but they still need final weathering.