I am an 42 year old model-builder from germany.
Sure we dont made modeling stuff like we all show here.My work is stuff like steel prototyping forms,aluminum and gray cast iron for the automotive in germany.After the big massive metal parts are cnc milled i get it in my hands.I have to take care that there are no steps from the milling machine and have to clean this when there are marks to see.Sometimes these parts got a weight of only 500kg,sometime these things are very massive and got about 20-25tons!
I also the man who measurements these parts with a 3d-messuremts machine and i am the last who take a look if the parts are ready for delivery or not.
In the last few years we made complete sidewalls for the BMW Mini,Jaguar,Porsche,VW and Audi.
There was also some clay models of the complete car.I remember we made the actual Audi TT and the Seat Leon a while ago.
Most interesting part was the prototype parts for the Porsche 911 GT3,Gt2 and the Panamera.We made interior parts like the door trim with all small parts are movable and colored in the right color.And lots of front bumpers and rear bumpers for the GT Porsches.
But most parts are from the hidden areas somewhere under or in the car.
Sounds better than it is most of the day.
I got a lovely wife and two little daughters who are the sunshine in my life!
Sometime i found a bit time for modeling in the evening,but not as much i would love to have.
regards
Christian