SuperStockAndy Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I think I owe a few people here an apology. I've said things that absolutely aren't acceptable. I've made a ton of people mad. And, I also get into conversations I really shouldn't. So I just want to say sorry for all that. Thanks, Andy
martinfan5 Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Andy, it takes a big person to admit when they are wrong, very respectful of you to do that, you are still young and have a lot of learning to do, but it looks like you might be on your way.
Bartster Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Attaboy!! Might be your best build so far. Hang in there, man.
LoneWolf15 Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Andy , You have just taken a very large step towards growing up . Admit your mistake , and then move on . You are not , in my opinion , wholely to blame for all of this , however ! There are a few " adults " here that need to learn not to bait children or stir up the proverbial hornets nest just because they can . You will learn far more by keeping you eyes and ears open , and your mouth closed ! Do you want to become a better modeler ? Attach yourself to Mark Jone's coattails and follow along . This way , you'll learn from the best that there is ! He has shown remarkable patience with you on numerous occasions , If he didn't care , he wouldn't bother with you . Apologize to him , ask for his help , and I think you'll get a first rate modeling education .
Tony T Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Bravo, Andy. The Old Man gave you some sage advise there.
Agent G Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Where's the "Like" button? Good job young man. G
SuperStockAndy Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks everybody, I really appreciate it.
Danno Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Dittoes, Andy. All too often young modelers come online with bigger opinions of themselves and their builds than deserved. Most of the time, they never learn or develop the humility you've just expressed ... or, sometimes it occurs to them after much conflct plays out. Far better to recognize it yourself than to stubborn it out and have to learn life's lessons the hard way. You show great promise, young man! I, for one, am eager to witness you continue to mature at the same time your skills improve.
Rob McKee Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Way to step up to the plate Andy! I would have to agree with the others who say you are not totally at fault. There are some on this forum and others that have nothing better to do but to get a little arguement going. I have seen it over spelling, opinions, and dozens of other minor things. To me, we are here because we all share the same interest in modelling cars and nothing more.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Andy, you are going to grow up into a fine builder, and your learning curve is going to keep going up with every year your put into this amazing hobby. Rest assured you have lots of friends here. Just keep your cool and remember to have fun and keep sharing your work with us. You also have to keep an open heart knowing that sooner or later you are going to develop other real life intereste (speaking from experience when I was a few years older than you are now--you know, girls, school, work, etc . . . ) and eventually you will have to put the hobby aside because you'll grow into other responsibilities, etc . . . so keep that in mind and don't feel bad. The hobby will always be here, and we'll be much older farts when you make your return. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not telling you to stop building models or anything of the sort, I'm just telling you to keep an open mind about it all. Best wishes for more happy and an endless styrene journey to ya. Edited February 17, 2012 by Dr. Cranky
SuperStockAndy Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone Mike, only two flaws-my building isn't good enough for that, and we'd never have the time to go. Heck, we couldn't even make it to the show that was ten miles away from us. Edited February 17, 2012 by SuperStockAndy
SuperStockAndy Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Haha, thanks. Edited February 17, 2012 by SuperStockAndy
Bartster Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) I wish you had more confidence in your builds, Andy. But, flip side of the same coin; being your own worst critic is a sign of a maturing artist. Modeling is a form of sculpture, so I think that applies here. Edited February 17, 2012 by Bartster
charlie8575 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks everyone Mike, only two flaws-my building isn't good enough for that, and we'd never have the time to go. Heck, we couldn't even make it to the show that was ten miles away from us. It's only not good enough if you don't think it is. Let others have their say. I'm not sure what dust-up I missed, but I think, young man, you deserve a lot of credit for owning up to whatever transgression, real or percieved you may have committed. In the nine-ish years I taught junior and senior high school, if more kids would do that instead of hiding behind each other or Mommy or Daddy, or some sympathetic teacher, we'd have a lot fewer problems with our youth. You set not only a good example for your peers, but for adults, too. Charlie Larkin
crazyjim Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I have no idea of what's going on. Evidently, Andy, you're a young person, and I envy your youth, but I sure wouldn't want to be growing up nowadays. Way back when we had blackboards in school (then changed to greenboards and I have no idea what they have now) I had to write out 100 times whatever my punishment was. I don't remember exactly, but it was some stupid comment I made in class. Did the punishment teach me anything? YES! Speak softer so the teacher didn't hear me. As you go through life, remember one very important fact - SHINY :) RULES!
Rmodeler Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Advice from the old: Andy, you live, you learn. It took me quite some time to learn that chatting on the internet is way different than over a coffee table. Maybe this is not to the bulls eye of the topic, but here's something I always ask myself (after many of my own blog and chatroom gaffes): ----"Can what I've just typed be "heard" in any other way?---- (below, each capitalized word changes the sentence meaning entirely...) WHAT do you mean by that? What DO you mean by that? What do YOU mean by that? What do you MEAN by that? What do you mean by THAT? Great post Andy! I'm proud to have you as a Forum buddy Edited February 18, 2012 by Rmodeler
SuperStockAndy Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks everybody, some very great points and lessons in this thread.
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