Builders Block

[raildogg]

Anyone ever had this malady. It started just before the site meltdown. I planned to scratch build a Link Belt Rough Terrain Telescoping Crane. I got the information made scaled CAD drawings, planned the best way to build it with available materials and sizes, and Bada Bing!! It hit me, now I don't want to do it. Man that's crazy, did all this prep and no juice. Has that ever happened to you before. I have gotten this illness several times now. Is there a cure, comments please, Thanks for the ear guys. Oh yeah the only real fly in the soup is the tires and wheels, no resin or suitable substitutes, bummer.

Edited July 15, 2013 by raildogg

[crazyjim]

I've never experienced builders block in the 50 + years I've been building. Every once in a while, though, I'll build something that quick & easy to take a break from trying for super details.

[cobraman]

I too will build something simple to break it up a bit. ( not that my builds are all that complicated to begin with ) My bigger problem is deciding which build to start next.

[CJ1971]

I've had it... It's cool though... It's a hobby not a Fulltime job. It'll be there when you get re-inspired. Patience. The juices will flow again... Sometimes it's good to actually have/take a break. Enjoy the other things in life that make you happy...

[Ramfins59]

Builder's Block... Modeling Doldrums... Burnout...Whatever you want to call it... I've had it numerous times. I've started a build and then lost interest in it along the way. I've gone through some pretty long stretches of time where I had absolutely no interest or desire to work on any models. It happens. The itch to build eventually comes back and usually stronger than ever and then I get on a modeling marathon.

Don't worry Richard. You'll get back to working on something before you know it.

[Mooneyzs]

I would think every modeler has experienced a builders block to some degree before. I know I have in the midst of my Extreme detail of my current 1/16 scale Funny Car I am currently working on. I have been working on this for the past 2-1/2 years and haven't completed another model since starting this one. I have started a curbside build to build something quick and easy that I will take brakes from the F/C and work on the pick up. But now that I finally have gotten the rolling chassis done, I am motivated more that ever to get a lot more done on this build and finish it so I can move to my next 1/16th scale build.

My biggest piece of advice is put this project to the side and find yourself a fun kit and build it straight out of the box to get the modeling juices flowing again. You will get back to this other build in time.

[Ace-Garageguy]

...Or take a hike. Read a book. Plant a garden. Re-shingle the roof. In my own experience, doing the same thing every day, even if it's an enjoyable hobby like building model cars, makes this particular boy very dull indeed. Change is good. The interest in the project WILL return when you're ready to do it.

[Big Daddy]

I've had it since december of last , haven't been able to sit down and build anything, just no drive to do it , heck it took me from dec till last week to put the decals on the ramchargers dodge, it'll come back i know it will for now just enjoying the 95degree weather

[Danno]

[slusher]

I never had it until the last couple of years. l get more/less bored and stop for a while. l have built 3 models this year. l will build an amt proshop prepainted to make it more fun since there is no details. l understand it now that it has happen to me but it does pass...

[raildogg]

Hey Danno that's cute ! I just started to do an engine from a Star Wars set. I do not do space stuff. Got to admit the oddness of it is interesting.

[Dr. Cranky]

I call them the STYRENE BLUES. Yes, they happen often, and I think the best remedy is to take a little break and feed your imagination by looking at all sorts of stuff: magazines, videos, art, other model builders' work, etc . . .