This is great advice, and don't pay attention to the people who act like they are the best builder ever and their way is the RIGHT way.. There's not a wrong way, just practice your own way by watching others and creating a style that is YOURS & works for you.. That's all we can really do.. Great video SIR 😎👍
I just came across your channel and your advice is spot on. My main hobby is model railroading, but I did model kits first as a kid. I'm getting a bug lately to build a model kit. I build craftsman kits in HO scale. I always tell new modelers the same when they see other peoples work, do the hobby your way and just keep improving your skills. I find your videos to be of excellent advice and I can see some of that probably came from your time of being in model railroading.
I appreciate this post, I watch videos and tips daily, I'm artistic when it comes to drawing painting is another story , but I do my research, watch videos like yours and try and try again, as well as look at as many models as I can, and every time I do a new one I try and do better then last. At this point I have about 3 going at any time one is always shits and giggles practice new things , one is the will see what happens and the last I'm going for gold, good advice man!
thank you mr. yost i have started that 66 nova your right it dose need alot of work you have just made it easy to do thank you so much by the way now i know what mean about keeping your fingers away from the tree when cutting parts off i cut it good i had to go to the hospital and you know the rest of the story i wish i had listen to you every body listen when mr, yost talks please
Actually, it's perfectly fine to compare your models to others. Guys who are stuck on this will learn the hard way, while guys who use your advise and gain wisdom from experience will always be piling up the trophies while the "competitor" will not win nearly as much as he could if he just developed a more balanced attitude when it comes to what you place on the competition tables. There will always be one guy who's a step ahead of you, best advise is to develop humility, educate yourself ( don't be afraid to get pointers), and most importantly, have a ton of fun with this most therapeutic hobby. Allow people to have their own opinions, take it with a grain of salt, and do it with dignity as you give them cheese with their wine because they'll never stop crying that they're not as good as they think they are. Your advise works and thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience while getting your ( and our) modeling mojo goin on!
Great Point the model just completed should be noticeably better than The one before it. Don Have You experimented with custom made substitute model glass. ?? I have a great technique using cheap material for better glass
dam you were right on this 66 nova i think i'll putt it aside for now a nd work on my amt 1967 camraoits aolt easyer thank you for your reply i realy didn't you would talk to me i'm just a nobody but i do like to listen to you your alot better modeler than you take credit for i love your work and for the person that you are were going to get along great i see a great friend ship out of this thanks mr. yost for thating time to read this
my wife hates my hobby when i get something in the mail i get b****at me she don't like the guy who sell me parts oline she hates him she just hates my hobby what can i do any one out there help
Great video you always get to the point. I'm older but beginner to modeling. Iv learned so much from watching other modelers and asking questions
This is great advice, and don't pay attention to the people who act like they are the best builder ever and their way is the RIGHT way.. There's not a wrong way, just practice your own way by watching others and creating a style that is YOURS & works for you.. That's all we can really do.. Great video SIR 😎👍
In life, there is only 1 person you have to be better than...that person is: YOURSELF..
I just came across your channel and your advice is spot on. My main hobby is model railroading, but I did model kits first as a kid. I'm getting a bug lately to build a model kit. I build craftsman kits in HO scale. I always tell new modelers the same when they see other peoples work, do the hobby your way and just keep improving your skills. I find your videos to be of excellent advice and I can see some of that probably came from your time of being in model railroading.
I appreciate this post, I watch videos and tips daily, I'm artistic when it comes to drawing painting is another story , but I do my research, watch videos like yours and try and try again, as well as look at as many models as I can, and every time I do a new one I try and do better then last. At this point I have about 3 going at any time one is always shits and giggles practice new things , one is the will see what happens and the last I'm going for gold, good advice man!
I totally agree. I learn from my last builds. But I build model cars for myself.
Great advice! It is very useful to occasionally look back on past models to see our own improvement.
Wonderful advice, build for love of the hobby and let the show and awards fall where they may
Fantastic piece of advice, sir! Always trying to improve from the last kit to the next one.
Sound advice Donn, words to live by. Cheers
Great advice! A person can easily psyche themselves out comparing their work against an extremely experienced builder!
Happens to me on a DAILY BASIS!!!
Lol!
Very good !!
True words of experience and wisdom by someone who has been there and done it. Very well put!
Well said Don. Good advice for everyone
thank you mr. yost i have started that 66 nova your right it dose need alot of work you have just made it easy to do thank you so much by the way now i know what mean about keeping your fingers away from the tree when cutting parts off i cut it good i had to go to the hospital and you know the rest of the story i wish i had listen to you every body listen when mr, yost talks please
Thank U for that reminder!
🥇I never really thought about that great philosophy 👍thank you .kev
How do you get glue off clear model plastic windows what do you recommend. Tony
your so right mr. yost
Excellent advice brother keep up the awesome work have a great weekend god bless you and your family
Great video and wonderful idea
Well said
Great advice...thank you
Actually, it's perfectly fine to compare your models to others. Guys who are stuck on this will learn the hard way, while guys who use your advise and gain wisdom from experience will always be piling up the trophies while the "competitor" will not win nearly as much as he could if he just developed a more balanced attitude when it comes to what you place on the competition tables. There will always be one guy who's a step ahead of you, best advise is to develop humility, educate yourself ( don't be afraid to get pointers), and most importantly, have a ton of fun with this most therapeutic hobby. Allow people to have their own opinions, take it with a grain of salt, and do it with dignity as you give them cheese with their wine because they'll never stop crying that they're not as good as they think they are. Your advise works and thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience while getting your ( and our) modeling mojo goin on!
Excellent advice don.
Great talk old man.....happy building
Very true advice my friend, and finally something we agree on....lol
+showtime studios I won't hold my breath until the next time it happens .... Lol !
I completely agree...
Very well said...
i like you you stand up for the little guy that a man man mr yost
Excellent advice
thank you for making me a better modeler
Great advice.
Great Advice!
Great Point the model just completed should be noticeably better than The one before it. Don Have You experimented with custom made substitute model glass. ?? I have a great technique using cheap material for better glass
Yes , I use either clear acetate or the color pieces which are available in the local art stores .....
I use the clear plastic Cookie & muffin containers cut to flat sheets then use 220 sandpaper wrapped around a file
On both sides switch to 400 and repeat then 600. After 600. Maquires Plasti-X. Headlight polish restores it to clear. Cheap & Works Great
Amen, you'll drive yourself nuts that way!!!
how you ever done a 1966 nova amt i have notting but problems have you problems with the 66 nova
Yes , tough kit . Whooooole lotta prep and repair work to be done before paint is even applied ....
dam you were right on this 66 nova i think i'll putt it aside for now a nd work on my amt 1967 camraoits aolt easyer thank you for your reply i realy didn't you would talk to me i'm just a nobody but i do like to listen to you your alot better modeler than you take credit for i love your work and for the person that you are were going to get along great i see a great friend ship out of this thanks mr. yost for thating time to read this
Do you live from modellen or do you have a job or pension.?
I am retired ….
my wife hates my hobby when i get something in the mail i get b****at me she don't like the guy who sell me parts oline she hates him she just hates my hobby what can i do any one out there help
Great advice