Hi from Massachusetts

[Chris H]

Hi Everyone! 

My name is Chris. I'm a new to the site and been working on my first build kit (atlantic kit from Bluejacket -- linked below). I actually purchased the model about a year and half ago but just recently picked it up to work more earnestly. I built a few models as a kid with my dad but haven't done anything similar since. 

 

I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer!

 

I've enjoyed looking through everyone's build logs and excited to have my own complete one (hopefully) soon. 

 

 

[mtaylor]

Welecome to MSW, Chris.

[Jim Lad]

Hello Chris, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under',

 

John

[Keith Black]

Chris, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your build log. 

[gsdpic]

16 hours ago, Chris H said:

I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer!

 

 

I can identify with that remark!  (though I then spend time on the computer looking at MSW).

 

Welcome to MSW.

[allanyed]

Very happy to see another new member, welcome!!!

Allan

 

[Dave_E]

Welcome Chris,

 

I'm new here myself, about a week or so ahead of you. I just started my build log for the Lady Nelson, look forward to following yours! Stay warm.

Edited December 4, 2021 by Dave_E
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[Ryland Craze]

Hi Chris and welcome to Model Ship World.  I had a look at your Atlantic build log and you are doing a good job building this model.

[ERS Rich]

Hello and welcome to the site.  Always up for answering a question.  Good luck with your Atlantic…..

[rock harris]

On 12/2/2021 at 7:25 PM, Chris H said:

I'm a software engineer in my day job so really enjoying a hobby that's not on the computer!

I'm a programmer by trade as well. I'm very much in the programming as craftsmanship and not engineering camp, and did a presentation at a conference regarding this (along with a like-minded colleague). As part of the presentation, we did a survey across our company to programmers and hobbies and it was fascinating to see how many were of the non-ethereal variety (as in not gaming, graphic design, etc.).

 

Our hypothesis is that people are drawn to the tactile nature of hard crafts, where you're actually doing something with your hands to create something out of nothing. We further believe that that is the reason why the younger generations are reviving physical crafting: Because they are raised in such a virtual world, it is very satisfying to make something with your hands and say "I did that."

[mtaylor]

7 hours ago, rock harris said:

Our hypothesis is that people are drawn to the tactile nature of hard crafts, where you're actually doing something with your hands to create something out of nothing. We further believe that that is the reason why the younger generations are reviving physical crafting: Because they are raised in such a virtual world, it is very satisfying to make something with your hands and say "I did that."

I suspect that you're prety much spot on with your assessment.   In a way, we can point to the lockdowns and also as youi put the "physical crafting".

[Papa]

Hi Chris,

As a 100% Yankee, born and raised outside of Boston, i am curious as to where in Massachusetts you are located.  I hated the winters there so am now below the Mason-Dixon line 😁