Recently I have had debate, and combative voices regarding my version of the Airfix plastic kit WASA. In reality, my builds (like any other) will always be subject to scrutiny. However, it doesn't cease my continued efforts to research and reveal findings that were proven -whether by me and/or those who went before.
I have restored hundreds and scratchbuilt hundreds of models in my 50 year tenure. And in that/this time, those who have trusted my integrity were satisfied. And the best part of this journey is that I've never scrutinized any novice or professional builder; rather presented insight to my cause and purpose.
Nothing more...
We all have been established in one way or another. Credentials, not awards, continue to be the basis for growth in every arena -including shipmodels.
Airfix was a discovery for me during the 1960s while attending Catholic school. I, and a group of boys went to our local hobby shop after school; and it was there that I was absorbed with the many models on display. Eventually I began to build one...That experience is what brought me here 'today' -and I know there are other young boys who are interested in the medium. However, we must cease the bickering and absorb the information. NO ONE is so knowledgeable to write 'the book'. We ALL have a part in the literature to whatever degree fits our 'research'. Nothing more.
I have written blogs on the Airfix plastic sailing ship(s) to bring awareness to the medium. Those blogs have helped those to acquire a better understanding for modelling them to the next level. It is because of my professional experiences, have I been able to do so. These models were finely executed with, of course, flaws...and there are still many out there sitting in boxes.
I bring you to this blog
https://classicshipmodelminiatures.blog ... ation.html in the hopes that you will focus on your build. Be encouraged with 'your' experience in it. Don't focus on the other individual. This is how you become established in your art; your journey.