Have Your Say

Another modeller and I were having a conversation recently, and we got around to the subject of aftermarket parts and how they had revolutionized modelling. We both agreed that the range had expanded beyond belief in the last few years, and that it had raised the standards of the models which we are now building.

My friend confided that he was now reaching the stage where he felt obliged to include all the latest resin and photo-etched stuff on every model he constructed. This poses the question of how far do you go when striving for complete accuracy. Some modellers will not be satisfied unless their model has everything as accurate and as complete as possible. Others will be guided by the adage—'if you can't see it, why bother putting it in?'

At the end of the day, it comes down to personal choice. Build what you want, for your pleasure—or for the admiring comments and looks of fellow modellers, plus your pleasure. There's nothing wrong with either attitude.