Thanks Martin.

But the way it usually works is:

Step 1 - Make Accurate Hull
Step 2 - Create mold for Hull
Step 3 - Reproduce Hull
Step 4 - Sell
Step 5 - Not Worth the time it takes
Step 6 - Loose interest in modeling because it isn't fun anymore

Been there, done that, have the T-shirt.

Pretty much goes for contests and magazine articles as well - at least in my opinion. Burned me out for awhile. I like working at my own pace, on what I want, when I want and too my own standards - which has evolved over time and probably doesn't make much sense to anyone but me. That's what is great about the net and the HOBBY (if you keep it a hobby). No editor, no deadline, no judges...put it out there and if no one is interested...well no big deal. Futhermore, what is really rewarding about scratchbuilding (and if you don't do it, you really don't understand) is that you get a very real sense of the subtle contours and shapes of the subject - sort of a Monet approach to modeling. The subtleties of shape and proportion really begin to take center stage. Things begin to make sense, almost as though you get into the head of the designer. Hard to put into words, but those who know, know what I mean. So I try and cheerlead for more scratchbuilding. There is lot to be gained by doing it yourself. Enough - I'm off my soapbox

Paul