Keeping notes

[Allen Dewire]

True words there Paul...I also spend time thinking about the next step or what should be painted first before adding it, etc...My latest build is a complete resin kit, so thinking ahead is a must. Sometimes I do more thinking about it, than actually gluing bits together.........

Prost
Allen

[Scratchbuilder]

True words there Paul...I also spend time thinking about the next step or what should be painted first before adding it, etc...My latest build is a complete resin kit, so thinking ahead is a must. Sometimes I do more thinking about it, than actually gluing bits together.........

Prost
Allen

And more bottle opening.....

[Panzerwrecker]

Being a forgetful sort of chap, I do document some of my projects. Not quite in the 'Memento' film style but still quite comprehensively to paper. I tried doing it electronically but planned obsolesce pretty much screws that up over time:rolling:

If I’m interested in a subject, I note down a set of goals and go about sourcing material and then look at the kit options (Stalemates is great for this)

Next up is build fixes and tips. These are usually written on the instructions but occasionally I will add a page or two. For any incomplete builds simply highlighting parts on the instruction sheet helps immensely. I keep every instruction sheet for every built model I have made in a little file.

I also have a few step-by-step sheets laminated for different types of builds. Building only AFV's narrows that list down and although comprehensive it is easy just to skip stages but essential for not missing any.

TBH, over time the most beneficial results from note taking is to replicate colour mixes or weathering processes.