Projects from weeks, months and even years ago!! We take a look at them all!! If you make it to the end of this one, you definitely deserve a cookie!😁 BG
Hi Bruce, exactly! I haven't seen one in so long. However, I did see one at the Savoy Museum in Cartersville Georgia last October. It was beautiful and just as funky as ever! I'm moving the tornado to the top of the list!😁
Nice underside BG! 😂 Don't be afraid of the decals! You can dooo eeeet. I also have my unbuilt '70 Coronet Pro Street from when i was a kid...i guess thats my pile of shame.
Hi Billy! Thanks my friend! I'm feeling better about tacking on the decal projects! Maybe have them as some side work to do during the 48hr group build.🤔
I am biilding my "pile of shame" now. Just added two unfinished pickup truck kits, one nearly finished, that are refusing to go together fully. They may end up as parts donors in future. 😮
Ah, the parts bin! The saving grace of a frustrating build. ☺️ I may end up just starting over with the street machine pickup. I know what you mean about a kit that "won't go together". 😕
I fully understand about life getting in the way of what you really want to do! Hope your father-in-law fully recovers! It took me 4 + years to finally finish one of my builds! I started it when I 1st got back into the hobby. It was a rather complex & 'fiddly' kit with tricky decals. I tried to complete the kit numerous times but it did not meet my standards. I finally finished it last year...it's not 100% perfect but it's close enough for me.
Hi Johnny! Thank you for the kind words for my father-in-law, it's very much appreciated. I am glad to hear you finished that build. Sometimes I have to remind myself of the axiom "completion over perfection". ☺️
To be honest, I think we are all guilty of the shelf of shame, and as for the decals, we have total faith in you, and someone else said the Salvinos decals are easy, I'll second that comment, looking forward to seeing more BG👍 Cheers 🍻 KC 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇲🦘🦘🏔🏔🌨🌨❄️❄️
Hi KC! Oh man I am so glad to hear you say that about the Salvino decals!! Thanks mate!! 👍👍 The NASCAR kits are two of the kits I want to finish this year!
Like many on here, I have several of my own on that shelf of shame. And this year I decided I will get at least one unfinished build on that shelf completed every year. I just uploaded a video of my first finished build a few days ago. Now I can start adding more to that shelf until next year! Great video, thanks for posting, and keep us updated.
Hi Marc! I saw that video pop up, forgive me I haven't watched it yet. I certainly hope to keep working on the back log! I like your idea, finish one, add two more! 😁
@@BGsModelWorkshop I knew you would like my idea! lol. I understand about the back log, I'm in the same boat of not having enough time to do it all as you are.
Hi Ron. Really? I hope everything is ok! I can understand not wanting to be inside when the weather is nice. It's the exact opposite here where it's nice in the winter. 😊
Hi Gary!! Really?? Oh man I would have hopped the fence to check one of those out! 😁 Seriously though! I feel the Tornado will be moved to the top of the list now!! ☺️
I needed to hear this, because I have some stalled builds ( I've been contemplating suicide-LOL because of it) and I have to remember that it's not the end of the world ( it's just a hobby!!! )
Hi Robert, oh man I really hope not. It is just a hobby! For me, one that both frustrates me and gives me immense joy. While digging through the shelf I find myself asking, "why did I set this aside, this looks doable!" Then it hit me, it looks doable now, because maybe I somehow solved the issue in my mind and now I feel I can take that project to completion now!
You have a few kits to finish off, look at it as though they are almost done, just need to make it over the finish line. 😀 The paint on the Toronodo looks great. Some of those kits are difficult builds so I hope you persevere and get them finished. My shelves of shame are the unstarted kits I'd like to get at before my eyes or hands give out.
Lotsa cool stuff on that shame shelf, Bryan!! 😁 You won't have any issues with them decals, theirs is some of the best I've ever used 👍 I feel ya on the bench time vs life stuff and tge group builds, man I want to join almost every one I see (and watch the ones I didn't)...but between work (double hours this week because of an unexpected temp 2nd gig), new grand baby, and other life stuff...I not extremely likely to finish the 5 that I've committed to on time 🤦😆 We'll be sending kneemails (prayers) over your fam, brother ✌️🙂
At the risk of sounding misogynous, that is one fine underside. (I'm talking about the Porsche 😁) Love the paint job on the Coronet and the awesome Highboy for Tom. A shame that one took a tumble but I hope to see it all repaired before long.
Hi Dario! LOL, you had me going for one quick second there. I was like..."uh oh, where is going with this?" 😂 Thank you! I really enjoy weathering builds. So I suppose I am a fan of undersides! 😉
Oh man... The fate that befell the Coronet's suspension hit me right in the feels. There's nothing that sucks all the air out of the hobby room like an accidental break on a kit you've purposed to complete as perfectly as you can. I've been there many more times than I wish to recall. I need to finish shooting a bench update because I've actually made some forward progress on my PILE of SHAME. I'd do well to stop joining group builds though. So which one of those projects are you going to nudge across the finish line first?
Hi Ajax! Sorry I didn't get this video done sooner! ☺️ I had been thinking about your vids for the last couple of weeks! I hope you post those new videos soon! That super bee kit is so delicate. I need to see if I need to need up that front suspension somehow. I would love. The Tornado to be done first. 🤔
I totally understand the shelf of shame. Almost all of have one of those. You just have to buckle down and get them finished, and don’t start any new projects until you get all of them finished. Remember, while you are finishing there will be plenty of content to show all of us. I’ve been interested in the Tornado since you started, and would really like to see that one finished. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Michael! I feel better after you did we all have a shelf like this! Thank you! That Tornado is one of two kits I want to finish!! I literally just need to polish the clear and paint the engine and interior! 😁
That's the way it goes in a lot of hobbies. We get started on a project and the side track happens. Also your right , buy the kits now while you have the money. Then build them later when you have time and can enjoy the build.
Great video BG. Thankfully I only have 2 unfinished projects lol. One project is out of my control because I need a donor kit. The second project has been on the back burner because of other projects/group builds have been the main focus 👍😎
@@BGsModelWorkshop i need the Revell GMC plow truck kit 1/24 scale. I have a crew cab project and i need another cab, another frame and the stock axles.
Brian i call it a stash aa long as you think you will build them when you know you will not it is a collection. Just my take lots of projects to finish up and we all have some.
Hi Kreg! You too?! I am glad I am not alone with putting a build aside in frustration. The Toronado is Splash paints Olympic Gold. It felt like the perfect color because I fell in love with the box art! 😁
I watched the whole thing, I forgot to collect on the cookies you owe me in December. I'll add another one to the list. 😅 Any way, nice survey of the languishing projects. It is so frustrating to deal with setbacks. I could make one of these videos but it would be a feature length video .. with at least one intermission. 😟
Cool video now we know were you on all the cool builds , But man your paint jobs your killing it Bryan 100% like the pill bottle idea for the parts in the kits .Decals are what I like the most lol but then that's just me the harder the better .looking forward to the next video here's you some help 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Hi Deen! Wow, thank you!! I really appreciate the kind comments about the paint jobs. That used to be one of my weaker areas! I feel like a lot of these I have put too much pressure on myself to "do a good job" with and causes me to stall out.
I see the DRG sticker back there, i just got mine yesterday. She does some awesome builds! What you said in the beginning about buying them when you can is so true! That Toronado at the end is one that reminds me of that. Same with "she's got legs..." Lol
Howdy!!! DRC does an amazing job with her builds. I wish she had a channel too. That Tornado is one of the top two builds I hope to get back on! I recall setting it aside to polish the clear. Then.....life stuff lol. 😁
Most of us fall into the category, Bryan, life steps in or we become less inspired and the project goes on the shelf of shame I like that. After the shelf of shame, does it go to the shelf of doom? 😊.
Damn, BG, I remember watching quite a few of those builds of yours and forgot about them till seeing this video. I have a few stalled projects I need to get back too also.
D'oh!!! LOL, seriously though, I feel like most of my embarrassment stems from posting progress videos on theses and then.....nothing!!! That all said, I am wanting to finish every one of them.... except that street machine pickup. I may start over on That one! 😁
Prayers Linda's father's way. I think we all have unfinished / set aside projects. Nice update Bryan. I regret not buying one of those midget racers when they were out. Look forward to more of the Tornado. I'll be watching
On the Curtis Midget BG, just "sharpen" an eraser you already have to any small size required. I've done it for small aircraft like Spirit of St. Louie. On decals, good sized plate of warm (easily done where you live) water and clean flat paint brush. Use plenty of water and place the wet paper onto the kit and slide it in place which keeps you in control when transferring them. Ha, same Revell Chevy pickup not finished in 30 yrs. from the Mach 1 race boat team issue. There's serious decalling! My current doom builds is a pair of recently reissued Atlantis (Revell) 57 Chevys. The clear windows are pre- scratched, and Too Small! Anyone know what other kit clear will fit it? Even from a 55, etc ..
Howdy! Great advice on the eraser! LOL, I suppose the 77 Chevy Pickup is one of those " sits in the box" builds for a lot of us! Good question about those Atlantis 57 Chevy's I didn't know they had such issues.
Nice to see that I ain't the only who misses deadlines! At least see what you've done with you 911, it gets my juices warmed up ready to work on mine a bit more.
Deadlines are suggestions these days LOL. I have been tinkering with the Porsche kit a bit, but still need to wet sand the paint and give it another layer of black. =)
Don't we all have that shelf ? I have some that I started 40 years ago and someday I will complete them. Sometimes the build is not speaking to me and I have to put it away until the mood strikes me.
Since your traveling head up to the cool mountain town and I will buy ya lunch !!! I think we all have kits that are in the "need to finish in the stash" Stay cool down there in the valley !!!!
Family always comes first. Over the years I've found that "Shelf Queens" are the result of either manufacturers' poor quality, builders' errors, boredom, waiting for parts/decals, lack of research/reference information, or a SQUIRREL pops up(a shiny new kit that garners your attention). I'm torn over this topic because as Viper told Maverick, "A chance to bug out right here. Better to retire and save your aircraft than to push a bad position" Sometimes it's better to walk away from a bad model situation and take a break than to "force" finishing a difficult model and ruining it. I'll keep your father in-law in my thoughts & prayers Bryan. Stay cool 🥶and well hydrated 🍺Buddy. Tom S.
Have you heard any news on ACME? I keep looking for updates on their website for host hotel room packages, but haven't seen anything. I even emailed one of the club members but got no response. 🤔 I don't usually build more than one at a time, but I've got a side project going on for ACME along with my current channel build. Only my GTO is on the shelf of shame. 😔 Peace and love.
Hi TJ, from what I know the host hotel is sold out and has been for some time. There are other hotels in the area. But sure what they are or about rooms and availability.
Hi Kelly! LOL, like the names for your stall stash areas! Everything is waiting for a bit of talent or skill I haven't developed yet. 😁 That all said, I feel several will have priority here soon! 🍪
hi Bryan... i have watched several videos on the GTO ..they all said there are fit issues... have you found any with your kit?? i'm having the same issue with my distributors ... any how great update & thx 4 sharing.. vinny
Hi Vinny! Oh yes, I had a ton of issues with the grill/headlight piece. I am working on adding styrene to the fenders in order to fill the gaps and hope to blend that all together. It won't look stock, but it will be a decent fix.
Boy howdy!! 😁 I moved that shelf from across the room to right over my desk so I can see those models every time I come into the room and sit down. Hopefully that gets me motivated to work on them more rather Brian ignore them.
Most of us have that shelf.... No worries man no one leaves this earth saying....it is finished....cause guess what we are all human our story does not end on earth... Now get back and finish those models!! 😂😂😂
I actually am, but I only have a few kits listed in my stash. I started listing them as a record of what I have on hand. I'm on there as BG Model Workshop.
I think its stupid to call any started and abandoned project a shame!Why should you be ashemed??In my opinion every started project is an experiment where you try to achieve something and then did and lost interest!I think each is a evolution of your skills!
Hi William, the title is purely in jest. However I fully agree with your feelings. I haven't given up on anything. Every stalled build I have is either waiting for new knowledge or a new skill to be developed. Thanks for that comment and watching! Much appreciated.
