f2k. Finsihing a build is a great standard...one that I hope to achieve. Having fun everytime is a great standard too.
It's not all about reaching 'magazine cover shot' level. We all set our own standards..for some it could be 'finish' others could be 'fun' others could be ' no visible seams' and on and on.
If you goal is to achieve magazine cover shot levels, then of course it requires that level of work, and experience. But this hobby aint all about that...that is just an option...to pursue that 'level'.