Haven't we seen this before??
John,
All my models and my work are placed in Forum "Builds." So many have seen it plenty.
But like Robert said, not completed, cleared, assembled and finished. Models look much nicer when they are completed.
So, because I expose my models in stages of construction, my models probably become common place to others before they are even finished and displayed.
However, modelers still become the "Jury."
Sure, a pat on the back from fellow modelers is absolutely a great thing and, like myself, I believe we all look for that, and need it actually. I cannot think of anything better than approval from my fellow modelers.
Unfortunately, and as I said, with a Build, the model becomes a "no big deal" when viewed finished. There's no impact like seeing a finished model for the first time and never seeing any construction of it along the way.
But, I like sharing and the exchange of ideas, this is why I have Builds. Those that do Builds know that I put a great deal of time into them, as do others.
I now have a new challenge in the works and I may not do a Build just for this next model, only because it will be taking up a good deal of my spare time.
I don't have a great deal of time, I still work each and every day. I have to.
Mark,
I checked. You were correct. Says right on the plans,
"For the experienced flyer balance the model at the CG." "For the beginner learning to stunt, model should be nose heavy when held at the CG."
Motorman,
It's all paint, aerosol cans actually, except for the light blue lettering, the black outline around that lettering and the 007 graphic. This was asked and mentioned way back in a "painting and finishing" Thread.
I could have easily painted it, but I don't sell paint, I sell graphics.
FYI. My graphics have many wins at the Nats. 2014 and 2015.
Couple more photos.
Charles