A Model is a model
Greetings all;

To builders; A model is just a model. If you want to improve your skills ask for critism. Otherwise remember just because someone makes a comment doesn't mean you have to accept their evaluation. This is a hobby and we need to be mindful of all the help we old bones got from our modeling club buddies. I can credit my current skills to the national champions who took the time to not only share their builds but were willing to offer helps and tips on areas I asked for help with.

I totally agree that the way you offer your comments make the difference. If you care to help be kind. It doesn't cost anything to be polite. There is always someone out there that is a better modeler. The goal should be for the modeler to satisfy his or herself. Posting images on websites serves several purposes.

1. to ask for help.

2. to offer insight as to how you do something specific. To explain a technique.

3. to create discussion and exchange on ideas.

4. to allow new modelers to see what can be done.

5. to inspire others to try it or a variation of it themselves.

To critiics; It is just a model. Rather than do any finger wagging consider the option of letting someone have the chance to make a mistake and not be discouraged from trying again. Just some thoughts from an old bone.

Consider WWI aviation. A subject most people know little about and are willing to believe kit paint instructions concerning their finish. I opened this website geared to the average modeler who has very little in the way of reference materials. This will never make me rich but it will help the hobby grow and give modelers another resource where everything is in one place. How to do certain subjects will always be what Finescale and other websites will be needed for. Give and take. It is a hobby and should be a community where we extend ourselves to helping those who are coming after us. Just my opinion.