that Michelangelo was/is more of a craftsman than the 7 disciples. They should have been better observers than  criticizers.

Bernd

. . . .didn't turn up for that meet then?

...not to be critical, but if you invite people (critics) to view your work, you will be criticized.

what do I know?

Regards;

Steven

I think the point is that... it is funny and relevant. Modelers are always critical about something, even a masterpiece. And you are right, if you invite people to look at your work (critics or not) you will be criticized. That is why I do not post pictures of my layout anymore, nor do I invite people over to "play." 

But I think this is a very funny post, and dead on. That is my criticism.

Chesticus.

...then whatever anyone else has to say about your work won't really matter.

Yes, indeed!  It helps to have a "thick skin" and not just in model railroading.  I used to be into cars and I had a 1932 Plymouth street rod.  One viewer looked all over the car and then said "Why do you have those ugly wheels?"  I smiled and answered "I don't see any ugly wheels!".

One "model railroader" visitor to my railroad was looking at the waterfall and had a half dozen suggestions on how I could have made it better (he doesn't even HAVE a waterfall or railroad!) and finished up by saying "I guess it's not too bad".

My point:  Learn to take criticism and if possible make it a learning experience if the feedback is indeed helpful.  If the criticism isn't going to help then so be it.  In any event it helps to have a thick skin to keep from getting your feelings hurt.

Above all - have fun!

Rick

Was he a strict "prototype painter" or were his works "cartoon" or "caricature"?  LOL!!!

I'm kidding folks!....please take it that way....

Michael

Does the criticism make you better? I'm sure most of us post our work looking for "attta-boys", but sometimes it takes the critical comments to make you better.

...because when I did what I received was far more than criticism.  I was accused of being a liar, I was told what I did would never work (even though I have done it for OVER 20 years without any problems whatsoever), and it went well beyond criticism, even AFTER I patiently explained and responded to the criticism.  Of course I would like people to point out things because maybe I do miss something, HOWEVER, if I acknowledge the "issue" or "concern", etc., and explained my reasoning why it isn't an issue OR that it will be addressed in the future, UNLESS one can prove how I am well in error, then that criticism should stop, but it didn't, so I stopped contributing.  Oh even though I have seen other posters use the SAME materials as I do, and no one has bothered to rip them to shreds.  So why should i even consider posting when it distracts me from my goal of building a model railroad. (well now TWO model railroads because i'm helping build a new O Scale layout for my local club and guess what, oh yes, I'm using METAL STUDS! Oh my! And a professional electrician who is a member of the club, has no issues whatsoever with the use of metal studs. 

Ken L.

Why don't you drop it Ken...

I started out by trying to help you, and you would have none of it.

You know what really happened, and why what was said was said. There was no accusation, it was fact.

Metal studs supporting foam on top of wood girders or metal studs on top of wood tables as part of a sectional layout is not the same as piecing together scraps to make walls to supposedly support a triple decker.

Nothing was said about those other posts because the ideas were well thought out and well constructed. 

John (JRG1951) posted an excellent quotation a while back:

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. >>
Norman Vincent Peale