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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: RAGIII on April 17, 2016, 03:35:57 AM
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I think it is time to admit that I am in a slump. I worked on the Roden SE5a for 7 months only to end the build in frustration. Now the Salmson and Pfalz have both had glitches and I just haven't felt like dealing with them for 2 weeks. So, I figured it was time to eliminate the Crap in my life.... I started cleaning the Man Cave. I filled 3 large trash bags with junk and trash and I am not quite done. I now can see my desk and auxiliary work space. Even better I can walk from the door to my desk without stumbling around or tripping on junk. I also took the opportunity to change out which cases the models were stored in. I feel better already 8)
RAGIII
PS: Photos soon!
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/DSCF4305%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy_zps5vykggx3.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/DSCF4306%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy_zpsi21z3zyd.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/modelroom%20038_zpscjwwsb1d.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/modelroom%20036_zps6jl1qbcr.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/modelroom%20042_zpssh9uyfmk.jpg)
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When I have trouble getting the Mojo going I find I can get it kick started usually by doing exactly what you are doing -- cleaning and organizing. It's much more fun to make a mess in a clean space :)
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A general clean up and reorganization works for me as well. I can usually have the place back into a state of chaos with about half a day's modelling so these little therapy breaks come often! ::) ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Wonderful collection Amigo !! Well the slump I'm in is due to too many outside events needing full time attention. Hopefully they'll all be done by the end of April and I can get back to my bench. Gotta get something done for Columbia...
Ed
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Good idea about the stepping back and reorganising, Rick. You really have a
mouthwatering collection and lots to come! Hey even the Babe had slumps, my friend! ;) :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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A good clear-out is always beneficial ;)
May the MoJo return!
vB
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Hi all
Yes, I sometimes turn to having a good sort out when experiencing a slump in terms of a complex build, but also I resort to something simple straight out of the box without super-detailing etc. It's more a case of reminding myself that I can finish things.
Best wishes
Nigel
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I usually do what everyone else seems to do, clean and organize. Then I build something completely off subject and probably not too interesting, like a 1/24 scale hot rod or car. That's what I'm building now...a Lindberg '38 Ford street rod.
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I'm the same Rick,
Nothing like a good sort out to clear the cobwebs away. Cool modelling space by the way.
Guy
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If its any consolation Rick, having a tiny workspace does not really make much difference - the slumps still come! In my case it is things in life at the moment - being constantly distracted does not help the concentration and tends to sap the enthusiasm. So I go off and do some writing instead - that usually helps. Being creative is draining andd the batteries have to be recharged somehow.
BTW - that is a wonderful collection of models - just wish I had the space for so many. Which is why I model in God's Own Scale - I can at least have more models for the same amount of space.
Stephen.
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Thanks for all of the support guys! I took more photos of the process. The other case now visible is holding the 1/48th collection. On top can be seen damaged and incomplete projects. I will probably repair the damage but doubt I will ever finish the incomplete stuff.
RAGIII
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/DSCF4324_zpsbgv3op68.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/DSCF4327_zpszburhxt8.jpg)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/rickgeisler/DSCF4329_zps6ajufbd0.jpg)
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Great work, and yeah, cleaning up can lead to getting your mojo back. I tried it this winter over several weekends. Felt good about getting the room cleaned up, but still can't find the mojo to put knife, glue, or paint to styrene. :(
Glad you did though!!!! ;D
Warren
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Great work, and yeah, cleaning up can lead to getting your mojo back. I tried it this winter over several weekends. Felt good about getting the room cleaned up, but still can't find the mojo to put knife, glue, or paint to styrene. :(
Glad you did though!!!! ;D
Warren
Warren,
Thanks for commenting and I hope you do get back to the bench as I find your work very pleasing!
RAGIII
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I know what you mean, Amigo. After finishing my DFW, I really didn't feel like building anything else. Then I cleaned off the bench and within days, I was back with a vengeance, with two builds going. Now, look at my bench.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-16%2021.03.45_zpslpreax2k.jpg)
It never ends...
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud, that looks like mine 20 minutes into a new Build after a marathon clean up! :o ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Bud, it's true! We are brothers in plastic! Your workspace looks just like mine!
Nice to see where the magic happens. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi,
for getting back into the right mood for modelling I frequently built something entirely different: A diorama, a tank or a single figure. That works quite well for me (or I change the modelling scale which is the most expensive and most time consuming way ...)
I am very impressed of your collection of wonderful built planes. Would you mind to give us some closer shots, especially of these beautiful Albatrosses D I and D III ? ;)
Best wishes
Borsos
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Again thanks for the encouragement and comments Bud, Ernie and Borsos. Borsos although they are not as detailed as your Albatros in progress you can find photos in these Specific Aircraft Build threads:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1092.0
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3145.0
RAGIII