I don't think it is ever obvious. Because, with the exception of clubs we all work in isolation we have our own ways of doing things, but never means that there is not another way to do it.
For someone like myself, as a relative beginner to railway modelling, there is always something to learn. It is only by people like you taking the time to share you experiences we can learn, and in many cases, seeing you overcome issues and make mistakes, gives us the confidence to give it a go.
While your modelling is superb and something I can only aspire to, seeing who you made it by lots of little steps has given me the confidence to do more on my own.
Please keep it up
Leigh