How fussy are you?

[on30francisco]

I usually detail locomotives and rolling stock until the look "good enough," however, I plan to add more detail to them in the future when the mood strikes me. I really enjoy superdetailing structures and scenic areas to the Nth degree. I sometimes add interiors to certain buildings and rolling stock. The ease of detailing is the one of the aspects I like about O and larger scales.

[Anonymous]

I have always been a little different than most people. I do enjoy making a scene as realistic as possible, but at the same time, i do enjoy having the feel that it is a model rather than a real little world. So things like rivets on a model will only be a pet peeve if i built it from scratch. I am more concerned with the level of detail on the items that are scratchbuilt as compared with the detail level of built kits or rtr items. If i scratchbuild a model, i want it to be as close to the prototype as humanly possible. but otherwise, i am okay with the "lower detail level" of the other items on my layout. ........But then again, i am also the type of model railroader who does not like a scenario operating session, i just enjoy the view of a train passing another on the main line.

[Fergmiester]

I believe I once said "The Two Foot Rule" and no not the ones in my mouth!

If it looked good at two feet I was happy. Funny how things change when you hang this crowd. Over this past year I am slowly approaching "The One Foot Rule" as detail is becoming more important to me and maybe because I need stronger glasses[:I]

If it looks good at a foot, it's good enough for me.

[fec153]

only detail i have is debris from ANDREW that i have left on the walkway of a gp-40 that was on my layout during the storm.
phil

[darth9x9]

There are rivot counters and there are those who measure the rivots! But I consider myself an 80% modeler.....if it is 80% accurate, it suits me just fine.

[CNJ831]

I ascribe to the philosophy of "good enough" modeling or the old two foot rule. I try to give the _impression_ of high detail in every scene but cut corners at the same time. If one can give the impression that complexity and great detail is present, that's all that's really needed to fool the viewer. Earl Smallshaw is a master at this.

CNJ831

[Anonymous]

Although I would like to be in the category of perfectionist, my fingers and eyes won't cooperate, so I do "good enough for me" and it keeps me happy. I think the main thing, like many others have said, is to derive pleasure from the hobby. Don't let some of them tell you you have to spend a lot and get the best to be happy. You have to decide at what level keeps YOU happy. Nobody sees my layout except my wife and 2 daughters (because noone is interested) and that suits me. I do this for me, not to impress others. I like that "2 foot rule". I may just use that. Maybe that's why I like the Athearn BB kits-they look fine from a distance, and I can't tell the difference anyway!!