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• Broader modeling question: Do you prepare a 'build sheet' for your projects? Or just wing it?
  • no build sheet or advance planning. All the kits in my stash are there with the "intent" to build
    • No build sheet, even if I'm doing major work... I might have the idea in my head but that's about it. *NM*
  • I do a build sheet for each of my projects...
    • No nay never… My build scopes are all in the noggin, and subject to change on a moment’s notice depending upon what I am “into” at the moment that inspiration strikes. For me the hobby is all about emotion and creativity, and that can change over time. Also, for me
      • Sorry… this was meant to be a response to Ragtop’s original post. *NM*
      • Mark C., I'm with you. *NM*
      • I couldn’t say it better myself. This hobby should be fun. If it’s starts feeling like a job, it’s not really a hobby anymore. Of course, some people do get paid to build. If so, then it’s a fun job, not really a hobby IMO. *NM*
    • Like SoCal and Tim, I do build sheets, detailed paint lists, parts sources, and an online bookmarks folder with reference vehicles *NM*
      • Would be cool to see an example of this some time! *NM*
    • This is kinda in that neighborhood - I like it! *NM*
  • Funny you should bring this up. At the KKIM meeting yesterday, we came across a very detailed build sheet loose in a box, with no idea what kit it would be for. There were clues, but nothing concrete. *NM*
  • Build sheet, notes, what is needed, what has been aquired, and a sketch plus reference photos. *NM*
  • On rare occasions I create some type of a build sheet.... Typically though, it actually works out better if I just go with the vision in my head. *NM*
  • I make notes, paint references, etc. on the instructions mainly because I start everything and finish very few--forget what's been sitting for years. *NM*
  • Not a build sheet. I get ideas all the time, I'll print a pic of a car or kit to use as a base, and jot down notes of what I want to do (kitbash, body mods, change of parts, etc.) and add it to some folders for whenever I get around to it; sometimes soon, sometimes years...
  • I think in images, not words when I'm thinking up a new build. Written notes are of no use to me. . *NM*
  • There's no wingin' it on scratch projects if you want to keep things in the proper prospective. Line drawings or builders' plans are a must! *NM*
  • Usually, no...but here's one for a street/strip car replica I made to check on details with the owner. *PIC*
    • OP: PIC that didn't load on my reply *NM* *PIC*
      • That is some detail - ! *NM*
  • I don't use build sheets/ Offhand, I'm not aware of any members in the MCMA who do, either. But I know some IPMS armor and aircraft builders who do or did.
  • Nah, most of what I do is ad-libbed. *NM*
  • That's a great question Bob. When I was much younger and had way more free time I used to write down a plan for each project but these days it depends...