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Post by conrad1996 on May 13, 2015 16:24:49 GMT -5
Hey Everyone
I am looking for someone that super details. I cant seem to find anyone. The one guy that I did find railfanreading isn't super detailing anymore. I'm looking for someone that super details like he does. Do any of you know any good super detailers?
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Post by tjmfishing on May 13, 2015 20:08:46 GMT -5
I never understood the term super detailing, nor do I like it. Why does the word super have to be added to the front of detailing? To me this seems completely redundant. If you are adding detail parts to a RTR model you are already going the extra mile so why stick the word super in front of it.
Not a big deal or anything, its just always been a pet peeve of mine. Good luck finding somebody.
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Post by conrad1996 on May 13, 2015 21:52:16 GMT -5
I don't know why its called that either, I always thought that was what it was called. I just want my stuff detailed to the prototype. Its hard to find anyone that details like that.
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Post by PVRR 2647 on May 14, 2015 20:28:50 GMT -5
Conrad1996~
If you are looking to for someone that prototype models to try and glean insight from check out Mr. Banna's website his link is at the top of the page. He and most of the others that regularly participate on this forum create the best models that I have ever seen. If you are looking to find someone to build specific models that you have in mind, I would suggest creating a post in the wanted section of this forum.
Sincerely,
PVRR2647
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Post by Randy Earle on May 17, 2015 0:32:50 GMT -5
The only "Super" Detailer I know is from the planet Krypton....I think he works for the Daily Planet as a reporter.  |
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Post by AJ Kleipass on May 17, 2015 10:58:05 GMT -5
All joking aside, folks, I think that there is a difference between "detailing" a model and "super detailing" a model. Adding details like MU cables and hoses, wire handrails and grab irons, plow, air horn, and the like is one thing, but - at least in my humble opinion - you're entering super detailing territory when you start grinding the frame to reconfigure the cast metal fuel tank, or to add the myriad of traction motor cables, and air and sand line plumbing, or cutting open hood doors and fashioning a faux engine around the model's real motor.
It's the stuff that takes you from "hey, nice model" to "O! M! G! That's a fracking awesome model, dude!!!"
Super detailing is the stuff that makes modelers, such as myself, aspire to hone our skills and become better modelers.
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Post by spike on May 20, 2015 21:26:53 GMT -5
The last post brings up a point which I have mentioned before. Some guys really detail a model, then show it off, and sell it. This funds a new build. Others are more concerned with building a fleet for the layout.
This is where compromises need to be made. How much time and money can be spent? This needs to be weighed against the number of units in the fleet, and against the other needs of the layout.
A third consideration is what level of detailing mates the unit look good, vs. enough ruggedness to stand up to regular use. It would be like restoring a classic car, then driving it 100 miles in a blizzard. One rough hitch or derailment could ruin all the work.
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