How early do you start planning your next build?

[AlbertD]

For me I decide what my next build is going to be about half way through my current build. I pick my kit then start on research. Then I decide what aftermarket I need then start buying the AM and any special paints, masks, decals I need. My biggest problem is deciding on what kit I want to start the process on.

 

How early do you guys pick you next project?

[LSP_K2]

I tend to start new projects all the time, at least in my mind. Despite the fact that it'll never happen, I dream of eventually building all of my stuff and more.

[LSP_Ron]

I don't,  I have enough planning at work.

 

For me this is a hobby that I do what ever I want on the day I want to work on it.

 

I do research, get thing organized and then it may site for years. 

 

I build what ever I want to build and refuse to make it a project of absolute perfection now.  I just need the zen of building not the stress of being perfect.

 

 

[RadBaron]

Often times, I've set up a plan for a build before I've even bought the kit. 

 

Lots of the time, seeing a new subject announced gets the creative juices flowing. Its a deadly expensive way of looking at the hobby. Why oh why can't I just be content whittling down my existing stash!?

 

 

[MikeMaben]

I have a short list. From there it's pure whim.

 

Too much thinking makes my head hurt.

   

         

 

[Gazzas]

My mind is always on 'the next' build.  But...  that means about 4 or 5 I have to choose from.  So many models...  so little time.

[MikeC]

1 hour ago, LSP_K2 said:

I tend to start new projects all the time, at least in my mind. Despite the fact that it'll never happen, I dream of eventually building all of my stuff and more.

I've built all my stash, plus a selection of upcoming releases, at least twice each in my head.

[LSP_Matt]

LOL. As soon as I see someone elses build on LSP and think wow...so cool.

[mozart]

Planning for one, or two, of next year’s GBs already! 

[LSP_Kevin]

You plan your builds? Wow! I tend to stumble over a box full of plastic while holding some glue in my hand, and somehow end up with a finished model - though usually years later.

 

Kev

[kkarlsen]

Planning and researching all the time, resulting in too many projects me want to do... 

Edited September 29, 2020 by kkarlsen

[BaldEagle]

Planning? Not much of that going on here. Life's too short!

 

Basically I'll take a fancy to a particular subject then look for a suitable kit which I can afford, followed by lots of googling. If I get stuck then I post on here for an answer.

 

One rule I always stick to is never start a new build before the previous one is finished. My house is too small to have loads of half-finished kits everywhere.

[Rick Griewski]

Pick my next project?   Hmmm. I just... oh wait! No time right now.  Got to go.   I just noticed that there’s a shiny new Luft-46 kit on the floor next to my book shelf. 

[ScottsGT]

I try not to think about the next build because I'll pull it off the shelf, open it up, scatter a few parts and then change my mind by the time current project is done.  I have something like 2 or 3 kits open right now like this with an almost completed Skyhawk on the bench. 

Might start re-boxing things tonight and focusing on the A4.

[AlbertD]

10 hours ago, LSP_Matt said:

LOL. As soon as I see someone elses build on LSP and think wow...so cool.

I'm guilty of the same thing. Mine never turns out as nice though.