Pierre Rivard Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Share your resolutions for 2023. I'm going first I plan to build the Porsche 911 GT1, Pennzoil Livery, Tamiya kit, Indycal decals. It's on the bench. I plan to build the Chaparral 2D, 1966 Daytona configuration. Monogram kit on it's way, just made it through the border. I plan to build the Ferrari 250 GTO, N.A.R.T livery 62 Nassau or 63 Sebring. Kit on it's way from Japan, VRM decals on my bench. I plan to build the MB 300 SLR, 1955 Mille Miglia, modified to Fangio configuration. Kit and decals in my stash. I plan to stop buying and stashing kits... ok this one goes in the start exercising, lose weight and cut back on the whisky pile. It aint gonna happen... Four out of five. Proud of myself. Your turn guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I plan to finish a lot of my started projects before starting anymore. I plan to only buy kits I truly want to build, only because I want them and NOT because I get a good deal on them(closet impulse buyer) I plan to start building for quality and not quantity. Gonna try some new things this year. And finally, I plan on trying to get out and go to some shows, even if only spectating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I plan on having a lot of fun with model builds this year. And improve my modeling techniques. And learn how to use an airbrush. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stop buying and build more. Work on better paint jobs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'm blastin' the next squirrel that jumps into my "focus program"! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Get better, build more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Last year, I did an experiment. See, the previous year I made a list of everything I wanted to build and built it, and I was pretty productive. Ended up with I think 13 finished builds of various complexity levels. Last year, I decided to just try building what I felt like, when I felt like it. No list, no particular plan, no feeling bad for not finishing something - just did what I wanted when I wanted. Turns out I don’t work well that way - I did LEARN a bunch and picked up a lot of new skills but I also have a bunch of unfinished projects and a dissatisfied feeling at the end of it. So, experiment completed, this year I have a list of what I’d like to achieve, some new practiced skills with which to achieve it and I want to do the best work I ever did. Going to a bunch of shows last year helped a lot - it’s really humbling to see other people’s work and realize how much there is to learn! I’ve been excited to get started on 2023’s builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 So last year I just couldn't get into it. I didn't even start a kit until september. I think I ended up finishing maybe 6 (mostly snappers and curbsides). But around Christmas, I came up with an idea to hopefully keep me motivated this year and got pretty excited about it. So with being said Start sooner Build more/Finish more Trying to learn air brushing FINISH THE DANG CBR THIS YEAR.. GEEZ But mainly Go back to having fun with it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) I spend a LOT of time at the bench with getting very little done. Some days I spend more time thinking about what I could or should do than actually doing anything.😕 This year I want to become more efficient by: 1) making a list of chores, parts needed and order of operations. 2) Look, a squirrel… Edited January 2, 2023 by NOBLNG 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Every year I come up with a theme, and work on that theme from January through December. It always gets a little rushed at the end of the year, so this year my resolution is that the end of November is my new cutoff, so I can have a more relaxed holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1: Build the new 1/12 Bugatti 35b by Italeri. 2: Finish my stalled 1/12 Delta Integrale project. 3: Branch out a little bit... I have enough sports/exotic/classic car spares around to create some pretty interesting street rods. I've had a Ferrari V12-powered Deuce idea kicking around in my head for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 12 hours ago, bbowser said: Stop buying and build more. Work on better paint jobs. Ditto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Stop buying. I am not cheap, but now that models have broken the $30.00 barrier that is too much for me to spend. Build what I have. Start photographing my cars and post them. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Going to try and build a few more models of cars and trucks that I have owned in the past. There are many that are not kitted, but I'll try a resin body if I can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragstk Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I ran across this the other day "Are you committed or just interested" So this now hangs on my model table. For 2023, I want to not just move plastic around, but to build to the best of my ability. Doesnt matter how many I do, long as when its done, I can honesty say, this is the best I can do. For now 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, dragstk said: I ran across this the other day "Are you committed or just interested" So this now hangs on my model table. For 2023, I want to not just move plastic around, but to build to the best of my ability. Doesnt matter how many I do, long as when its done, I can honesty say, this is the best I can do. For now AMEN!! 🙌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 13 hours ago, spencer1984 said: Every year I come up with a theme, and work on that theme from January through December. It always gets a little rushed at the end of the year, so this year my resolution is that the end of November is my new cutoff, so I can have a more relaxed holiday. The theme idea is interesting - could you give us some for-examples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 11 hours ago, CabDriver said: The theme idea is interesting - could you give us some for-examples? Sure thing! This year will be "Toys and Games" - everything I build will be a project inspired by a video game, a toy from my youth, or will be built out of a toy. Last year, it was "Music" - models inspired by cars from music videos, musicals, TV show jingles/songs, or bands. 2021 was "Unfinished Business" - every project had to be something I had previously started but never finished. I found it to be a big help focusing both my time and my spending: if I know there's no way I'd get to work on a particular model for months or years, it makes it a lot easier to pass on a new purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Some years back, I made a resolution to stop making resolutions. It's been remarkably easy to keep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Going to try and build a couple airplanes and I WILL get to my Agoura 1/8 Shelby Cobra this year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 12 hours ago, spencer1984 said: Sure thing! This year will be "Toys and Games" - everything I build will be a project inspired by a video game, a toy from my youth, or will be built out of a toy. Last year, it was "Music" - models inspired by cars from music videos, musicals, TV show jingles/songs, or bands. 2021 was "Unfinished Business" - every project had to be something I had previously started but never finished. I found it to be a big help focusing both my time and my spending: if I know there's no way I'd get to work on a particular model for months or years, it makes it a lot easier to pass on a new purchase. That’s really interesting! Fun idea! I have some long term collections of builds that I’m working on (albeit VERY slowly), but I just add another when I feel like adding another. For example, I’ve been collecting the various Boyd Coddington kits that were issued and I’d like to do all the AMT / Testor’s / resin versions of his cars that I can. I’ve been working through the various Miata kits that are available, and the MPC trikes series that got reissued a couple of years back. Oh, and I’ve been collecting the Atlantis kits so I can build one of each of those too. Come to think of it, I really oughta work on some more of these serieses (seri? Series?) this year - I’ve got too many collections with just one lonely build so far 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/3/2023 at 11:36 PM, CabDriver said: That’s really interesting! Fun idea! I have some long term collections of builds that I’m working on (albeit VERY slowly), but I just add another when I feel like adding another. For example, I’ve been collecting the various Boyd Coddington kits that were issued and I’d like to do all the AMT / Testor’s / resin versions of his cars that I can. I’ve been working through the various Miata kits that are available, and the MPC trikes series that got reissued a couple of years back. Oh, and I’ve been collecting the Atlantis kits so I can build one of each of those too. Come to think of it, I really oughta work on some more of these serieses (seri? Series?) this year - I’ve got too many collections with just one lonely build so far 😂 I know the feeling, it's easy to go down the rabbit hole of "I already have this one, I should get that one...and that one...oh, and that one fits too..." Sounds like some good projects in there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 7:55 AM, NOBLNG said: I spend a LOT of time at the bench with getting very little done. Some days I spend more time thinking about what I could or should do than actually doing anything.😕 This year I want to become more efficient by: 1) making a list of chores, parts needed and order of operations. 2) Look, a squirrel… I started putting together a task list a couple of years ago. It helps me focus, and it motivates me when I can check off what I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 In 2023 I want to complete my series on the Ford GT40 Evolution, I have 4 more to finish.....and I want to finish my Scuderia Filipinetti collection, 3 more to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary jackson Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 my problem is i love the design fab work part and im not crazy about finishing got to work on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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