NorthernChris Posted January 15, 2019 #1 Posted January 15, 2019 Greetings all. I am a brand new member. I am looking forward to reading and learning much more from the group. I have been modelling off and on my whole life, but would still say I am a novice. Particularly when I look with awe and no small measure of envy at the stunning work shared by members. My principal limitation (my story and I'm sticking to it) is time. A job I love that occupies ever growing portions of my life and a wife with whom I adore spending time with seem to limit my ability to progress with anything resembling rapidity. Nonetheless, the effort I expend on my modelling bring me great pleasure and sanity. Cheers Fernando E, JeffT, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote
Roger Pellett Posted January 15, 2019 #2 Posted January 15, 2019 Chris, Welcome to MSW. Believe it or not, you can work around the time problem. When I was much younger with a challenging job, considerable business travel, and a young family I built several good models. I learned to work in short time periods- 1/2 to two hours. This also helped my workmanship as each time I restarted work I could assess my past efforts and make corrections as necessary. Unlike remodeling a bathroom nobody else is affected if the model sits unfinished on your workbench for a while. The main problem with this approach is losing interest over time, so pick a topic that will hold your interest. Roger mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted January 15, 2019 #3 Posted January 15, 2019 Chris, Welcome to MSW. I quite agree with what Roger says, but I'll add.... this isn't a race or a contest. One should work at one's own pace. Doing that keeps the family happy and you happy. It is after all, a hobby. JeffT 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
JeffT Posted January 16, 2019 #4 Posted January 16, 2019 Hi Chris. Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Jim Lad Posted January 16, 2019 #5 Posted January 16, 2019 Hello Chris, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote
pontiachedmark Posted January 16, 2019 #6 Posted January 16, 2019 Gidday Chris and a warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I envy you having a job you love and so obviously being in love. Time constraints affect us all. Family, work , play and life in general get in the way. Then again if all we did was modelling this too would become a chore. I look at modelling as providing a challenging respite from everyday life and while I don't relish every minute I do find satisfaction in setting and meeting my own goals. Wishing you all the best with your build. Mark. mtaylor 1 Quote
Baker Posted January 16, 2019 #7 Posted January 16, 2019 Some people say : "a drink a day, keeps the doctor away" But for me An hour of modeling per day, keeps the doctor away Patrick GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
NorthernChris Posted January 16, 2019 Author #8 Posted January 16, 2019 Thanks to all for the warm welcome! mtaylor 1 Quote
spars Posted January 16, 2019 #9 Posted January 16, 2019 Keep balance in your life. Modeling is a balance. Its quality time with yourself. Don't hurry. Enjoy the process. Wood can be very forgiving if you make a mistake. mtaylor 1 Quote
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