STEN8 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I was wondering if anyone has built a kit completely out of the box, including following the instructions, building sequence and suggested paint colors? I was thinking about it while at my workbench and other than childhood Monogram and Matchbox kits fifty odd years ago, I can't remember a single kit I have built just as purchased in decades. Just curious. Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I'm not much of a builder, and am trying to do more and build up some skills. That said,I don't know that I've ever built one down to the point of the exact pain colors, but other than that, I've been close. Having limited skills and time, I rarely if ever use aftermarket parts, so most of the deviations from the process for me is in build sequence - I often build things out of sequence to assist with fitment, painting, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 I will also build out of sequence, have often but not always used kit decals, finally learned how to trick out seats. So more and more the model kit and instructions are a template to be modified. Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Back when beginning half a century ago, most likely did build totally OOB. Can remember in 1970s around 4th or 5th grade age painting a Revell 1/72 P-47 different from instructions because of a paint job I'd seen in a book at the library where a P-47 in the Mediterranean used blue in its upper surface camouflage. And then I got started building tanks with Aurora's 1/48 tanks & I had already seen in books where WW2 tank crews added stuff on the outside of their tanks. And sometimes I wanted to add a trim stripe to the engine cowl or see what a slightly different color would look like. And once I got in to model trains, I've likely Never built total OOB, be it cars, locos, structures, and rarely even run a freight car OOB. So, has been a very long time since I've built strictly "out of the box". And now ... As family and friends have said, "You've already got holes drilled in it and parts sawn off before you even get in the car to go buy it." 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, STEN8 said: So more and more the model kit and instructions are a template to be modified. There ya go! 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Funny!🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Garelli Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I start out with the intention of building from the box, but then start seeing what is missing or lacking in a kit and start adding to it. Whether it be adding aftermarket decals, PE, resin or scratch bits. My wife tells me I just can't leave anything well enough alone and have to always modify something. But I will say I just completed building Tamiya's newer 1/35 scale Brummbar and didn't add anything this time, nor am I deviating from the instructions....something must be wrong with me? 😲 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Me too. That is an exact description of what happens here in Lutz! Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Garelli Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, STEN8 said: Me too. That is an exact description of what happens here in Lutz! Harry We are not far from each other in live in New Tampa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Out of box? Yes. Recently too. Follow instructions? Those are a suggestion. I jump around and while one subassembly is drying , I’ll jump to things like assembling tail sections or wing halves so I can start the process if filling gaps sooner. This one was out of box last year. I was afraid the decals would crumble because the kit was so old. But the slid off like they were printed yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, Scott Smith said: I was afraid the decals would crumble because the kit was so old. But the slid off like they were printed yesterday. That is always a relief. Model looks like it is waiting for the press release photographer to arrive shortly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 35 minutes ago, southwestforests said: That is always a relief. Model looks like it is waiting for the press release photographer to arrive shortly. Yea, kind of like this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Hey I'm in that pic! 27th row, 53rd from the left.... 😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Yes, at least two; Bronco's 1/48 MQ-1 and Academy's 1/72 A-37B; fun and quick exercises on both cases. The first even indicated in the instructions how to make stretched sprue for the pitot at the front; on the second, I used the out-of-register decals provided. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 9 hours ago, STEN8 said: I was wondering if anyone has built a kit completely out of the box, including following the instructions, building sequence and suggested paint colors? I was thinking about it while at my workbench and other than childhood Monogram and Matchbox kits fifty odd years ago, I can't remember a single kit I have built just as purchased in decades. Just curious. Harry Lutz, FL I’m sure I did when I was a kid starting out, but as soon as you start painting them following build sequence goes out the window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 9 hours ago, STEN8 said: I was wondering if anyone has built a kit completely out of the box, including following the instructions, building sequence and suggested paint colors? I was thinking about it while at my workbench and other than childhood Monogram and Matchbox kits fifty odd years ago, I can't remember a single kit I have built just as purchased in decades. Just curious. Harry Lutz, FL I’m sure I did when I was a kid starting out, but as soon as you start painting them following build sequence goes out the window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Yes, many times, not most but much of the time. Sometimes even kit decals and all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 Gorgeous OA-37! I built that kit in NYANG colors, loved the kit, but didn't do near as good a job with it as you did. Superb! Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilmedic13 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I’d say 90% of my builds are OOB. I have a few that i have some aftermarket for but, so far not many have needed that extra amount of detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) Yes, quite regularly nowadays. Ironically a Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=93596 Not a Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=73754 https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=84947 https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=84957 And another Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=13856 Edited April 25, 2023 by roym Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, roym said: Yes, quite regularly nowadays. Ironically a Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=93596 Not a Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=73754 https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=84947 https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=84957 And another Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=13856 Those are Yummy!!! Amazing work on the Fury! 1 hour ago, roym said: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 As an addict to resins and scratching, I don't build OBB now, but I have one kit in the stash that is destined to be built that way, the Minibase Su-27. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Most of what I build is OOB, or very close to it. Other than replacement/alternate decals, I don't use much aftermarket in general and if I do use any it is usually just a replacement seat. There are exceptions, but they're just that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I always build out of the box. There's just not enough room to build them IN the box..... 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 5 hours ago, roym said: Ironically a Matchbox; https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=12448&p=albums&album=93596 Kit number PK-1, that goes a few years back. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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