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| Topic Started: Oct 8 2009, 09:10 PM (511 Views) | |
| DamnCranky666 | Oct 10 2009, 07:19 AM Post #51 |
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Wow, some great responses. Thanks, Chester and Dan. I don't know if this happens to you guys but lately when I get to the bench for any length of time, I look up at the shelves and see all the projects, the finished and unfinished, and I fill with a great deal of sadness (a joyful kind of sadness, if that is possible) about the road I've taken and been on for the last decade or so . . . I have all my work, from the start to the latest, and I can see all the bumps and left turns . . . I think we all work in our minds first, feverishly dreaming and concocting, and then we transfer all of that to the raw materials and tools and we produce whatever we end up modeling as subject, the small replica of the world through our eyes . . . The sad part comes from the fact that we will not be able to finish it all, which somehow makes me think that that's exactly what happened to God. He must have gotten tired and then went off for a pack of cigarettes and a rocking chair sit for a while . . .  Yes, it's true, we all have to get used to the fact that we will not finish every project, build every kit, and their being up on the shelves is a constant reminder of our limitations and our own mortality. But I can tell you it sure feels great to have that next project rolling along, in the groove, and you get in the zone and fell absolutely powerful and immortal, even if it is just for a few moments during the day, or the weekend. Which is why I enjoy the slowness (I mean this as a compliment, buddy!) of the way Chuck Doan works. Slow and methodic almost as if he is relishing every brush stroke, every plank and pebble he puts down on his builds . . . Not only is it a job, but I am certain that it is a tremendous gift and honor to be working alongside so many great builders on this forum . . . . |
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| Bryan_M | Oct 10 2009, 02:13 PM Post #52 |
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right on cranky! bryan |
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| Lou | Oct 10 2009, 06:51 PM Post #53 |
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I must admit there is a bunch of great people here and the diversity of talent is what keeps me coming back. I just got back from my weekend place and I am slowly clearing off my work bench of "honey do" projects dating back to when I bought the place in 1978. I have another fifteen to twenty feet to go and then I can get back to building. I came across a box filled with Unimat accessories. I must have bought everyone they made including indexing heads and four jaw chucks. Bryan. Regarding that B.M.U. academy of model building. Can I be the Dean of the Photography Department (emeritus)? H.J. "I think we should let Lou ignite the next big spark of enthusiasm on this forum......" OK. Here it goes. If everyone of you send me a check for $500 I will be able to heat my workshop for the winter and by spring time I will have finished assembling an unpainted "Old Timers" kit. Actually that would be an interesting buildoff. Start with those old "Old Timers" kits and modify them. Don't forget to use a heated match to swage the ends of the axles. |
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| Bryan_M | Oct 10 2009, 07:05 PM Post #54 |
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sure lou, the job is yours buddy! bryan |
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| DamnCranky666 | Oct 10 2009, 07:24 PM Post #55 |
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I want my office next to Lou's so I can watch over his shoulder as he works!
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| Lou | Oct 10 2009, 07:54 PM Post #56 |
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No prob Virg, but be warned. If you think Chuck Doan's builds take a long time, you are in for a big surprise. I have on back order several rolls of film for my new digital camera. They should be here by mid-November. Edited by Lou, Oct 10 2009, 07:54 PM.
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| DamnCranky666 | Oct 10 2009, 08:33 PM Post #57 |
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Okay, Lou, I'll bring over an extra comfy chair that lays flat so I can take long naps!!!
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| Mercman | Oct 11 2009, 12:27 PM Post #58 |
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Keeps me outta the bars!!!!!!!!  No actually it's something that I've done for eons. When I was younger, I had asthma, and was way overweight. The other kids always picked on me,  so I guess this was my retreat from the harshness of real life. However I learned to cope with the teasing, and all of the bull, but still kept on with the model building. I guess it lets me live in my own little fantasy world. I can go here and lose myself for a couple of hours, and not have to stressed by everyday decisions.  Also I get to make new friends.  Plus the friendships I have made here are great. You guys are like a bunch of brothers to me. This was taken at NNL in Mpls. Thats Rizzo, Farmer Wayne, and myself. As for getting critiquing someone work, I try not to give off negative thoughts. If I have a suggestion I will say so constructively. if they use it so be it. a for receiving it, I am a pupil, and you guys are the teachers. I welcome all comments good or negative, and ask for suggestions on techniques. This is how I think I improve my skills. Yeah the attaboys do good for the ego, but than so does a reality check now and then. What I really like is we are not so nit-picky that every detail has to be just so-so. You guys have helped me alot in the work I've done so far, hell I'm 56 YO"S old, and still learning. Edited by Mercman, Oct 11 2009, 05:53 PM.
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| DamnCranky666 | Oct 11 2009, 12:55 PM Post #59 |
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Ain't that the truth, had it not been for the builders on this forum, and many of the ones who came over from that other place, I'd still be in the stone age when it comes to building. Each of us carries plenty of lessons learned from the others. Amen to that! |
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| Mercman | Oct 11 2009, 01:06 PM Post #60 |
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Yeah I was wioth you guys at the other place,  Then you all disappeared on me.  Then I got a invite over here , and have been here since. The only way I'll leave is in a box. Prefferably HO scale.
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| DamnCranky666 | Oct 11 2009, 01:21 PM Post #61 |
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LOL!!! Yeah, we ain't going anywhere. We've found our happy clubhouse thanks to Ben, and we have lots of freedom of expression here without feeling like we are ruining young minds out there with our builds!!! It's a great feeling of freedom, that's for sure! |
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| khamilton | Oct 11 2009, 01:46 PM Post #62 |
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That was good, Chester................ |
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| DaveInTheHat | Oct 11 2009, 06:11 PM Post #63 |
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This thread sort of got going all over the place. I'll just say that I really like this forum a lot. I check it a couple times a day to see what's going on. Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. I was a with the Maryland Automotive Modelers Assoc. (MAMA) from before the club actually started and I don't think I missed any meetings for at least 10 years. I really looked forward to getting together with the group. Since I moved to PA in '97 I've only been to one meeting and to their NNL a couple times. The only people that I see on a regular basis is Ken Hamilton and Mike Napoleon and that is once a year at the NNL East. So, this forum has sort of replaced my connection with other model builders and I depend on it. I know a couple of guys around me that build models but they don't have the same passion as most of the people on this forum. I work on my stuff everyday even if it's only for a few minutes. I like the diversity of the builders on this forum. Everybody is into something a little different. I'm glad that there isn't as much of the "click-ish" sort of thing here that there is on other forums. It seems like everybody appropriates the fact that no mater what type or scale of model one person builds there is still something to see and learn from each other. We all have something in common even if it's only glue on our fingers. I enjoyed the group projects we had like: the Kruise, Road Side Attractions, PBL's and the trucks we did for Junor. I think another project that everybody can get involved in would be fun. Maybe something like building the same kind of thing that is different from what we normally build. |
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| DamnCranky666 | Oct 12 2009, 08:06 AM Post #64 |
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I agree, Dave. I think we should put our efforts together and see if we can think of a new community build of some sort. A new theme. Something . . . . We don't want to feel like we've been there, done that, now do we?
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| Fordforever | Oct 31 2009, 05:01 PM Post #65 |
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Very good topic to discuss.Not sure how I missed this.I got back into model building about 11 years ago.After a 20 year absence. I liked to build trucks and cars that my family owned or own.When I got to this hobby I bought ,bought and bought.Started builds and never finished. I was amazed at how this hobby was so advanced.No more paint glue and done...I found a magazine and really was amazed.The detail on these builds were great.When my kids taught me how to use a computer.I found a few websites on model building either you were ''in the clic'' or almost ignored...Since coming here.I try to check into see whats new.Or a on going build.I am impressed with how everyone here gets along.I have even increased my unbuilt stash from a very reliable source here.Everyone here likes to build various projects in different scales.The detail on these builds are awesome.I have boxes of wips.I always say I will finish someday... You guys inspire me to get off my *** and do something. I need to post what I build.And not just comment all the time.I need to get a good camera and build something.Most of my days are very busy.I look foward to getting time at my desk to build.Thanks to all for keeping this site going and keep up the great work. Chuck
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