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Post by Calvin on Dec 6, 2009 22:59:17 GMT -5
There is many things to Model building and one of the biggest IMO is psychology.....with having patients,keeping cool, leaning how to put things together before hand, and the problem that I mostly have is trying to keep a good tunnel vision on the current build. This was kinda brought up this weekend. Oldcalhoun, stonecold44, and I have started talking about this..so before we hijack Russ's thread we should move the talk over here.  Keeping a good tunnel vision seems to be the problem this week... From now on, only one build. And have some tunnel vision when it comes to the car I'm building. Easier said than done  For me its going to come down to only having one possible model to build at a time before I can stop jumping around so much. I know for a fact that the detail/quality suffers on my builds because of jumping around. A person simply loses track of whats going on each model. |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 6, 2009 23:55:30 GMT -5
I hope you don't mind me editing the title. I'm pretty sure you were intending to say Psychology. And this is a good subject to bring up right now.
In my case I got caught up in wanting to do too many builds for the Build-O-Rama, that I got caught with too many thoughts clouding my head. I wanted to build more than one (OK, more like 3-4 cars) at a time, not realizing that the one I wanted to get perfect would suffer from my enthusiasm.
Just remember that a good build is not a race. It's about doing your best work, regardless of how long it takes.
Keep the mind clear and focused and make good decisions. You next model will be better for it.
Gregg
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Post by Calvin on Dec 7, 2009 0:17:59 GMT -5
I dont care... Im a terrable speler. ;D It must be the sighcology stuff! ;D
But seriously
Some of my best builds happen when I only had that one model in front of me, and only that model to do. Is it a mental block when a person knows they have 10 or more ahead? Does it distract you from the job at hand? Yes! well for me. I've been building for....5 years I say...and some of the most fun models I put together was when I had no other besides that one I was working on....which always came out to 100% effort and possible detail.
Some people are going to look at this and think "he has issues" LOL ;D
But I'm just telling you the truth.
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Post by herk56 on Dec 7, 2009 7:06:08 GMT -5
I'm with Ancient Modeker on this subject! I've got to have at leasae 6 or 8 major projects going at once, with a few "prep" jobs filling in here and there. My model room (yes, a whole room) has two benches, one of which is double-sided. I have no patience for "drying times" so I just move form one to the next as I run out of immediate things to do. Not for everyone, I'm sure but it works (pretty well) for me!
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2009 10:39:18 GMT -5
Well...I was speaking for myself.
I can only handle one project at a time. Speaking from "Life's bitter, past experiences," I once only built WWII Aircraft models and usually had three or four projects going at all times. To only lose parts and end up throwing away a great many models and the Indy Car Models are just too darn expensive to do that now.
So I take on one project, even though the 1939-40 Maserati is still on going, one project at a time. This current goof was my own fault, but good things will come from the set back. Old Calhoun is already looking better.
Best to you all!
Russ
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Post by indycals on Dec 7, 2009 12:29:59 GMT -5
I try to stick to one project at a time... but sometimes that one project involves more than one car - ie my 1988 Indy front row, and my current project, the Ferrari 312T and 312T2 by Hasegawa.
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Post by mrindy77 on Dec 7, 2009 13:15:40 GMT -5
Currently working on 22 projects, pretty much like an assembly line in the shop. All 1/43 Indy cars from MA models...perhaps the crudest kits on the market today, but I turn them into something presentable.
Also working on 1/43 scale patterns for 1955 Sumar Spl without bodywork, 1950 Kurtis that JP won with, 1938 Wetteroth, and the Jack Adams turbine that never made the race.
There is only so much you can do on a kit at one time and when I'm waiting for primer or paint to dry I start on another subject...it also works out great when I start painting to have all cars that will be the same color can be sprayed at the same time.
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Post by indy on Dec 7, 2009 14:51:35 GMT -5
I keep quite a few projects going at once - I have M.A.D.D. (modeling attention deficit disorder). It will get better in my next house if I can get a dedicated building spot but I will probably always be a multi-project kind of guy. I don't finish many projects this way but it doesn't bother me.... too much  Not surprising the wide range of styles as it takes all kinds in this hobby - interesting to see each one's perspective! Jordan |
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Post by indycals on Dec 7, 2009 15:20:49 GMT -5
I will say that it is hard for me to stay focused toward the end of a project when I'm starting to look forward to my next. That happened with my Leyton House when I got word that my Hasegawa 312T was on the way. The Leyton House still isn't 100% finished, but just a couple parts to carbon fibre and some wires to run. So I actually do have to projects overlapping right now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2009 15:49:09 GMT -5
I'm with Ancient Modeker on this subject! I've got to have at leasae 6 or 8 major projects going at once, with a few "prep" jobs filling in here and there. My model room (yes, a whole room) has two benches, one of which is double-sided. I have no patience for "drying times" so I just move form one to the next as I run out of immediate things to do. Not for everyone, I'm sure but it works (pretty well) for me! Brian Hi Brian, Here's what I wrote on the other thread so that there is a reference point! LOL!! It is actually a lot worse than I admit. ;D I have four tables/desks in three different areas for just building model cars........... That doesn't count the large room in the basement for building control line stunt planes. The sales from those helps to fund my addiction sometimes! But I have taken a brief hiatus from that endeavor. LOL!! Mongo |
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Post by russd on Dec 7, 2009 16:28:59 GMT -5
I also suffer from the dreaded ADHD. I can't remember how many kits I have started, laying in boxes waiting for me to get time and interest to finish them off. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one that does this.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2009 2:12:23 GMT -5
I also suffer from the dreaded ADHD. I can't remember how many kits I have started, laying in boxes waiting for me to get time and interest to finish them off. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one that does this. RussD Hi Russ, Only one member of the board has ever actually seen what goes on at my house (and he is with out internet right now, thank goodness! LOL!!) it is REALLY a LOT WORSE than anyone can imagine. After seeing that *Hoarders* show, I think that is what's wrong with my hobby areas........... There are a few members of the Randy Ayers NASCAR Modeling site that have seen my *Fortress of Solitude*, but they cannot remember what they saw when they leave, of course. ;D Mongo |
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Post by lance on Dec 9, 2009 12:26:17 GMT -5
No matter how many times I have tried, I just can't work on something if I am not interested in it at that moment, therefore I have many projects going at the same time. I have also found it useful to not get upset when I have to do something over several or more times, it is just part of the process of figuring out a better way of doing something and being more pleased with the finished model. Lance
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Post by Patrick on Dec 10, 2009 23:51:03 GMT -5
I scratch build/kitbash mostly and will work on a project until I can't find the right part or the parts won't fit properly. I'll be patient and set the project down for awhile and because of that I have 4-5 or 8-9 cars in the works at one time. The Matra MS11 is still awaiting rear suspension assembly because the exhaust doesn't fit just right.
Patrick
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For me its going to come down to only having one possible model to build at a time before I can stop jumping around so much.
