Help! I've lost my patience!!!

[Manic Moran]

It's been almost two years since I last worked on a scale model (Excluding kits for Warhammer, which hardly count, though I still do good jobs on those!)

 

I finally decided to reduce my stockholdings of unbuilt kits over the weekend, and sat down with a Tamiya Type-90 (with minerollers)

 

About about half-way through the kit, I wanted it to be completed and over with so I could get on with the painting. I began to curse all those fiddly parts, and especially the clear plastic sheeting I need to cut up to fit in those periscopes.

 

I used to love those hours spent detailing. And if the kit didn't come with any, I'd scratchbuild.

 

What's happened to me?!

 

NTM

[Justinian II]

Well it's probably because of the lapse in time since you last built a model......I know becasue it happened to me to once...but now I'm back to my former self. Just take it slow until you get that urge again where you can't stop at one step but you must do the next no matter what... Plus you'll love the Type 90 that ones a really sweet model.....

 

Justinian II

[Armored Marine]

If you're like me, you have a pretty busy life. Often times when I have too much on my mind, I can't concentrate long enough to build a model. In these times, models go unbuilt for months. Another problem might be model burn-out, anotherwords, if you have been building too many models at once, you can become tired. In either case, it's best to get into other hobbies for awhile. Eventually you'll get into the mood to build a model. Personally, I've been building models (about 20yrs) and have had two huge collections. My first collection was over 100 1/25th scale cars which I eventually gave away. In that case. I became so tired of cars, because they all went together the same way, and I wanted a challenge, that I made the change to tanks.

I now have 105 various AFVs, which I've been building over the last 10yrs. That is an average of 10 models a year. I'm near the point that there are very few AFV kits available, that I haven't built, and lately there isn't anything new and exciting that has been released. I've been thinking of building and collecting large scale ship models. Except it's a huge jump in expenses, AFV models are expensive enough.

Ed

[Steven P Allen]

Nick,

 

Sometimes I have the patience (and time) for going all out. Sometimes I "just wanna have fun!" In this latter case, getting done is a large part of the fun.

 

Right now, I have three projects--serious ones all--on hold for want of time, research, or money (RC models can get expensive), but I am throwing together a Lindberg 1/32 LCVP just to enjoy the process and to have an excuse to build another piece of WWII equipment to go in it. I'm really not too picky about the result because I'm doing it as a relaxation exercise, not a contest entry.

 

(Ya know, a thread on WHY we build models might be interesting.)

[Manic Moran]

Fair point.

 

It's to be said that I build any model these days with the intent that I can maintain my self-respect if I enter it into competition. Just stand behind it at the desk and be proud of it as people look at it during the open hours, or discuss technique or history with others. That said, I don't build them specifically to win.

 

I remember the great rivalry in Dublin between myself and 'Mog', in the 1/72 aircraft category. It was a source of great pleasure and pride for me when people thought my Sea Harrier was one of Mog's pieces..

 

Alas, said Harrier did not last long. In 'active' play, my kid brother's friend managed to kock it from its shelf-space and fly headlong to the ground. I've lost quite a few models on that 4-7 foot drop actually...

 

NTM

[Jacques]

Hey manic, sounds like you need a inspiration. I usually try to either read a good detailed war related book, or else play a war game, either with minatures or computer. They inspire much for building.

 

I am currently finishing up a M-36 Jackson that I started because I had a really good one in a steel panthers game I played a while ago.

 

i also have a JS-II from a miniatures war-game tha survived three hits from a Maus. Never did kill the maus, but I thought that tank deserves a kit made of it.

 

Anyhow, that seems to help get my flow going again.

 

now if I could only keep from overtime at work, I might actually get some kits done.

[Gennady I. Beregovoy]

You are not alone. Many a model I have had that went unfinished because I have lost interest and patience on the subject.

 

Perhaps a stroll at the park would ease your mind. Or some music while building that kit. I sometimes find myself singing and 'dancing' while building a kit (looks very silly and was one of the causes of spilling paints - haha!).

[Guest Sargent]

Originally posted by Manic Moran:

I've lost quite a few models on that 4-7 foot drop actually...

 

NTM

 

A four to seven foot drop has been responsible for any number of deaths...*

 

*Reference is to a gallows.

[Manic Moran]

Well, my Type-90 is about physically constructed, and I just went out to buy paints. Unfortunately, I forgot to get masking liquid, so I'm still on 'hold' on that one.

 

Launced into the Tamiya Enterprise, but decided I'm going to hold off on contruction until I can see what sort of details the Gold Metal Models photoetched set would provide me.

 

<sigh>

 

Maybe I'll start my Fouga.

 

NTM

[Steven P Allen]

Nick,

 

Re: the Tamiya Enterprise,

 

Check out:

http://smmlonline.com. The archives and links will be helpful.

[Paul G]

Slowwwly working on my M109A5/M548 section. The 109 now has a nearly complete interior. Looks pretty good!...even down to the rubber mat on the floor. Working on all the wiring and hoses now. 548 is done except for the single peice tracks...thats where I lose my patience. The Italari rubber one peice track for the 109 was too stiff so I super-glued it to the road wheels, looks much better.

The crew is going to be a challenge though. Also need to figure out how best to pack a cammo net on top of the M109, or at least just the rubberized cover.