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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2010 9:39:12 GMT
We've probably touched on this before but here's a bit of a topic we can discuss for the weekend. What does the hobby mean to you?
I'm in the workshop this morning, the first time since ... well, you tell me. I've been meaning to start the Wallace & Gromit build for the 'Contraptions' theme for ages, just not got around to it, but this hobby is important to me, it's a way of expressing just who I am and what I enjoy. I also have several unfinished projects which need to be completed. So, what does the hobby mean to you?
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Post by playtime on Sept 11, 2010 12:27:05 GMT
An aspiration to return to something I used to enjoy. Currently packed away waiting on a completion date. Still no closer to finishing a model as an adult.
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Post by modelfrenz on Sept 11, 2010 16:37:54 GMT
For me it means enjoying research sometimes for a subject that i've seen but may never build but has perked my interest. Going to many forums and the interaction with others.
Trying to learn new things and have a go even though i haven't done a lot because of outside influences.
Ian
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Post by brianthemodeller on Sept 11, 2010 19:27:54 GMT
For me it is a time to switch off to the stresses of the real world and loose myself in my own imagination for a bit.
Just wish that, sometimes, we could all remember this is just a hobby and stop getting so wound up with each other on here (and other forums) [cue 'Pipes of Peace' in the background]
Brian
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Post by dingo on Sept 12, 2010 21:00:08 GMT
I build plastic for the enjoyment of it, I build cardstock to relax from building plastic strange I know but even though the cardstock can be harder I really love doing it as it gives me a complete sense of forfillment when I do finish a model unlike plastic, when that's finished it seems like oh well another kit done. Dingo
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Post by marineruk on Oct 5, 2010 10:49:13 GMT
I agree with Brian. its a time for me to switch off from the pressures of work and unwind as I work 12hr shifts, its a great way to relax and I also like reading up on the history of the subject I'm working on.
Glen
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Post by ratch on Oct 5, 2010 13:55:35 GMT
Coming back to the hobby has given me the opportunity to build the kits I messed up as a kid as well as mess up those kits that I lusted after. I have also developed on-going projects that gives me an excuse to build mess up other kits too.
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Post by simonh on Oct 5, 2010 14:58:51 GMT
My job is quite stressful, and time spent in my workshop is a great destresser. I can loose myself in what I am building and forget about everything else for a couple of hours. and the satisfaction of seeing something solid at the end of it (well most of the time).
Also enjoy the social side of being in the IPMS, club night, (and beers down the pub after), and going to Telford, (and beers down the pub after)
Si
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Post by foxy on Oct 5, 2010 21:42:21 GMT
Well for me its been a turbulent year for getting to exhibitions, but have found that my Bunker has been a help for the stress and being able to model. Working on six models at a time helps me not only make them properly, but give's them time to dry settle etc. I do have many to finish this year, but enjoy the swatting/research on each to make sure they are correct. I say enjoy your modeling,'what ever'.
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Post by Loiner on Nov 22, 2010 13:02:26 GMT
Time is the biggest obstacle to the hobby for me. I've got a massive backlog of kits to do (about 15) and I'm quite desperate to get on with most of them. I have built and completed only 3 this year (a Mossy, Camel and Corsair), and that's going at it at every suitable opportunity, although I did get to most club meets and got to a number of shows, although this year has included moving house. I'm hoping to do better next year, but finding suitable free time just seems so difficult at times.
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Post by Loiner on Nov 22, 2010 13:06:33 GMT
... Working on six models at a time helps me not only make them properly, but give's them time to dry settle etc... I've never tried working on more than one at a time before (apart from figures). I guess there's no reason why not, so perhaps I should try this when I move on to a Korean war pair I've got lined up to start soon.
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