Most Involved Part of Building?

[JollySipper]

I'm just curious as to what you guys think is the most involved part of building for you. Is it research? or maybe engine detail? What steps do you sweat the most to make sure everything is done right? For me it's the painting of the body.... I do my absolute best to have everything clean and slick for the next step in the process. I get pretty good results most of the time, but it's taken some time to learn what to do and not to do......

So, where does most of your attention go when you build?

[slusher]

Painting, making sure the model sits level and tires are straight. ..

[TransAmMike]

I'm going with painting also, in general all the painting....in and out.   

[thatz4u]

everything from research to completing the build...

[StevenGuthmiller]

Most recently, the most involved portion of the build for me has been interior work.

I've been spending a great deal of time rebuilding old annual interiors basically from the ground up.

 

Overall though, I would say my "most involved" part of the build is the general engineering portion.

With the kinds of models that I build, there is a considerable amount of engineering required to get chassis, engine bay and engine swaps to fit together properly with old kit bodies and revamped interiors.

The vast majority of the work on my projects is done long before any paint flies.

 

 

 

Steve

Edited March 27, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller

[Snake45]

Finding suitable wheels and tires for what I want to do seems to give me the most trouble these days. 

After that, probably trim work. I'm pretty comfortable with bodywork and painting and polishing at this point, but I never enjoy doing the window trim, chrome trim, emblems, etc. 

[Kromolly]

Body and chassis modifications and subsequent bodywork/finish work to make those modifications look original.  Seems nobody makes the kits I want to build.  It's a fastback, I need a notchback; it's a short bed, I need a long bed and vice versa; it's 2WD, I need 4x4, etc.

[Karl LaFong]

Applying Bare Metal Foil - I have to remind myself "It's only a hobby, it's only a hobby..."

[ZTony8]

Decaling some competition cars, hands down. Don't think so? Try a 1999 Peugeot 206 WRC with the large sectional lion decal. It still gives me the shivers when I think about it.

[TransAmMike]

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

Finding suitable wheels and tires for what I want to do seems to give me the most trouble these days. 

After that, probably trim work. I'm pretty comfortable with bodywork and painting and polishing at this point, but I never enjoy doing the window trim, chrome trim, emblems, etc. 

I share that one with you too Richard, the wheels and tire part at least.  I'm still a WIP on the other stuff.  I'm needing wheels and tires for one right now.

[Plowboy]

For me, it's prep work as in panel lines and panel fitment. The best paint job ever can't cover up panels that don't fit properly or  missing panel lines. 

[Snake45]

54 minutes ago, Karl LaFong said:

Applying Bare Metal Foil - I have to remind myself "It's only a hobby, it's only a hobby..."

I feel ya my brotha. I don't do that much foil work but in some cases--such as the model I'm working on right now--it's not only the best way to do the trim, it's actually the easiest way. I still dread every cut. 

[JollySipper]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

I'm needing wheels and tires for one right now.

What would you be needing wheels for? I have some different styles.......

[StevenGuthmiller]

2 hours ago, Karl LaFong said:

Applying Bare Metal Foil - I have to remind myself "It's only a hobby, it's only a hobby..."

 

1 hour ago, Snake45 said:

I feel ya my brotha. I don't do that much foil work but in some cases--such as the model I'm working on right now--it's not only the best way to do the trim, it's actually the easiest way. I still dread every cut. 

Isn't it funny how different operations are perceived by different people.

I look forward to the foil work.

It's one of the most relaxing and rewarding parts for me.

 

 

 

Steve 

[Snake45]

34 minutes ago, JollySipper said:

What would you be needing wheels for? I have some different styles.......

I'm always looking for Torq-Thrusts, Cragars, Keystones, and chrome reverse wheels. 

[NOBLNG]

I think it’s FINDING parts and tools that I’ve just laid down on my bench minutes ago.?

[BlackSheep214]

3 hours ago, Karl LaFong said:

Applying Bare Metal Foil - I have to remind myself "It's only a hobby, it's only a hobby..."

You left one thing out... It's suppose to be a relaxing hobby... LOL!!!

[HomerS]

Staying focused through comple....SQUIRREL!

[TransAmMike]

4 hours ago, Snake45 said:

I'm always looking for Torq-Thrusts, Cragars, Keystones, and chrome reverse wheels. 

Sending you a PM Richard

[Snake45]

3 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Sending you a PM Richard

It won't go through--the system doesn't work for me for some reason. You can email me at

SnakeACP45 at AOL dot com

Thanks! 

[Little Timmy]

I have always enjoyed the decaling portion of a build .... I kinda find it " soothing"

It's also the most frustrating part of the build.  Yea, I know , I'm contradicting myself.

[TransAmMike]

Just now, Snake45 said:

It won't go through--the system doesn't work for me for some reason. You can email me at

SnakeACP45 at AOL dot com

Thanks! 

Sent to this address like this, won't go.    SnakeACP45@ AOL.com 

[Snake45]

Take out the space between the @ and the AOL.

[THarrison351]

Time to complete. It seems every time I'm ready to start a project, I'm on extended hours at work or like I was from 2016 to 2019 working in Canada. Right now I'm working 76 hours a week. The pay is great, but I just don't have any extra time.

[Lownslow]

Coordination and theme