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I always used to think my favorite aspect of the hobby was painting, but then I realized, for me at least, nothing compares to lying on the floor or at my work desk, cracking open a box of models and assembling and converting them. Almost all my models have some conversions, no matter how small, and I love doing it. The feeling of a finished paint job is great, but it's not as satisfying as building a helldrake for free, or making all your guardsmen chaos cultists.

So who else is with me? Who else thinks modelling and converting is the best part of the hobby?

I would agree and so would all the drawers of figures I own. I think for me it is a relaxing way to escape the world and stresses. I would probably like painting more if I were good but I am not, so I like modelling more atm.

I actually enjoy both equally, there's no feeling in the world like looking at a nicely painted, customised mini and thinking. Yeah. I did that.

I'm with you there Sgt

Modelling is fun; cleaning flash/mold-lines is the WORST part of the hobby though.

Painting is my favorite part - doing the finishing touches anyway.

 Gunzhard wrote:
Modelling is fun; cleaning flash/mold-lines is the WORST part of the hobby though.

AMEN to that brother

Who else thinks modelling and converting is the best part of the hobby?

Me! Painting is necessary, but when I paint it feels like hardworking for free.

 Kizmet wrote:

 Gunzhard wrote:
Modelling is fun; cleaning flash/mold-lines is the WORST part of the hobby though.

AMEN to that brother

Too right.

But I still like both equally.

I find converting to be a joy, regular modeling to be ok but boring, and painting to mostly be a hassle

I agree that the modeling and converting has more "instant gratification".
This is also my best skill so it just feels easier.

Getting the model done to a good standard is far more rewarding though.

Painting is hard work for me.
When I do it, I am SO happy when I removed mold lines and cleaned the model well, filled gaps, and pinned parts (if I drop it), so much is forgiven by a well done assembly.

When that fully painted army hits the table it is rewarding to everyone; my opponent has something good to look at, I can see easily what loadout each guy has, other people get motivation to complete their own models after being reminded how good it looks. It is one of the few times I allow myself to feel pride in something and "showing off" because it was honest hard work that I happen to like.