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22/10/2008 3:05 pm
Question for model customizers: How long did it take before you became decent at customizing...
I recall that somebody joked in an earlier post about having lots of spare
parts, junkers, etc. due to their efforts at customizing models. I've just begun
trying to customize some of my 1/43s, and sadly, nearly all of my efforts
have ended up in the junker pile. At my "worst" moment, I nearly melted an
old BRK by trying to dry some fresh paint and using too high a temperature
on my old toaster oven. Sigh!
So, to all of you customizers out there, how long before your efforts resulted
in something that you wouldn't be afraid to display alongside your nicer
1/43s? Did you make lots of mistakes before improving your customizing
skills?
For example, I wonder if I'll ever be able to make something as cool as the
Packard that John Roberts recently listed on eBay. See item: 280279248083
22/10/2008 4:02 pm
I built 1/25 kits in the 1960's and I'm still trying for decent
22/10/2008 7:08 pm
It's a broad field, Dillon. Here's an example:
The original car in the background was introduced by Tootsietoy in 1936, just over 5 inches long, perhaps influenced by a Pierce Arrow coupe. It was part of the Tootsie Jumbo series, none being realistic. I had a junker of the same model and filled some dents, cleaned up the wheels, gave it new tires, painted it, and then used chrome sheets (the term escapes me at the moment) to accent some of the accents that had been body color. But in no way would I even start to compare this with JR's magnificent work. I just spent several minutes marveling at the Packard he has on eBay. Wow!
Anyhow, sometimes I find a really oldie and like to bring it back to life. Very little money is involved and it's fun. I've been doing this off-and-on for several years.
23/10/2008 1:14 am
Me too!
23/10/2008 1:15 am
Lovely model David, and what an excellent job you've made of it
23/10/2008 1:36 am
Beautiful work, David. Don't sell yourself short. Thanks for posting.