Embarrassing as heck!

[Pete J.]

Okay, it is time for me to own up to something.  For the first time in probably 25 years, I did not complete a single model in 2017!  How the heck did that happen!  Started a few.  Got a lot done on others, but absolutely nothing completed!  

 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

A couple years ago,  my new years resolution was simply,  "build more". More time at the bench without regard to completing a certain number.   It takes that pressure away,  just enjoy the time. 

[High octane]

As I "thin the herd" I try to "buy less and build more" however I don't seem to build any more even though I'm buying less. I guess that I'm either too busy with life, or I don't spend my time wisely to complete more builds.

[SfanGoch]

1 hour ago, Pete J. said:

Okay, it is time for me to own up to something.  For the first time in probably 25 years, I did not complete a single model in 2017!  How the heck did that happen!  Started a few.  Got a lot done on others, but absolutely nothing completed!  

 

You suddenly developed a short attention span and forgot what you started?

[slusher]

For the first time I have only finished two with a third under construction. I have not felt well this whole year and have not been on the forum very much. Still consider myself very blessed and my kits are not going any place ...

[iamsuperdan]

Wait...we're supposed to actually finish our builds?

 

Since when?!

 

[NYLIBUD]

2 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

Wait...we're supposed to actually finish our builds?

 

Since when?!

 

Good question,I rarely ever finish a whole model either.Something happens to it,or I pull it apart to use the parts for another build.I mean I only have about 3 finished models collecting dust on my shelf.?

[SfanGoch]

Look at it this way, Ron. Less stuff to move and possibly break while cleaning.

[Dragline]

Ah Pete, this is model cars. Finishing is last on the list. STARTING is most important. Followed by temper tantrums....et all...

[bobthehobbyguy]

The point of the hobby is to have fun. If you enjoyed what you worked on thats what is important. Continue making progress on them and they will get finished.

[Pete J.]

2 hours ago, Dragline said:

Ah Pete, this is model cars. Finishing is last on the list. STARTING is most important. Followed by temper tantrums....et all...

 

59 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

The point of the hobby is to have fun. If you enjoyed what you worked on thats what is important. Continue making progress on them and they will get finished.

You are both right.  I assure you I am having fun.  I have said many times, the fun is in the building, not the finishing, but generally I manage to get something done to throw on the table.  It just didn't happen this year and I was surprised when I realized that. 

  I suppose it was inevitable as I am not a fast builder.  I have builds that have taken as long as five years.  I do like to have something to contribute at contests, just for conversations sake and because I didn't have it, I didn't go to many shows this year either.  Perhaps next year will make up for that. 

[Tom Geiger]

Don't give up yet!  You have 10 days to finish something!  Go for it!

I am in a similar situation, I haven't done anything all year.  But I'm off through the new year so I'm determined to finish a stalled build or two!

[crazyjim]

Well Pete.  You might as well send your kits, supplies, and tools to me.  LOL

[Pete J.]

57 minutes ago, crazyjim said:

Well Pete.  You might as well send your kits, supplies, and tools to me.  LOL

I would do that, but you probably don't have room!

[crazyjim]

Impressive hobby area, Pete.  My room  is only 10' x 20' and is the back portion of a 20' x 40' steel building.

[Pete J.]

Jim, I fear that we are the exception.  I see many builders who are thankful for having a desk in the basement.  I do appreciate the luxury that I have.  This is a single car garage that I have converted to my purposes.  I am grateful for the space I have but even then, I would like a bit more. I know it probably doesn't look like it, but there are well over 500 kits in this space.  Most are stacked two deep.  Or should that be too deep!  My wife thinks it is the latter!  

[crazyjim]

The exception and very fortunate, Pete. There's only about 100 kits in my stash.

[10thumbs]

Ha!

Love it guys. 

Yep, sounds like a little 'age' is kicking in.  I'm retired a while now, already wondering how in the heck did I ever get anything done?

Pete, not to worry, you're not alone.  Good though, keep on going on...the only way to go.

Great work area by the way!

[Pete J.]

1 hour ago, 10thumbs said:

Ha!

Love it guys. 

Yep, sounds like a little 'age' is kicking in.  I'm retired a while now, already wondering how in the heck did I ever get anything done?

Pete, not to worry, you're not alone.  Good though, keep on going on...the only way to go.

Great work area by the way!

Yup, I am starting to get a great "patina".  Graying beard and a few more wrinkles.  I retired 4 years ago and to my suprise, my modeling slowed down a lot! 

[Pete J.]

5 hours ago, crazyjim said:

The exception and very fortunate, Pete. There's only about 100 kits in my stash.

Jim, I was very lucky.  The vast majority of my stash was the result of work I did for Tamiya USA  and other modeling companies over the years.  They paid in product, so the stash just sort of grew!

Edited December 22, 2017 by Pete J.