Cant get out of this modelling block

[AE86er]

Make a kit FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

Give it to them as a GIFT!

Makes a world of difference in how you approach the model, trust me!

You will feel good, as will the recipient!

[willimo]

Warhammer figures! Those are great to break a downspell. They're all paint, and orks are the best 'cause you don't really have to sweat being right... I have on on my desk for that reason.

Seriously. I guess it'll just have to come around. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed by projects I can't do anything... but then my studies drive me crazy so I bust something out to throw together, then I am unhappy with how I built it in a hurry and I am driven to build a good one....

Failing that, build a snowplow.

[Layla's Keeper]

I agree with the "build something different" approach that other people are taking.

Also, something that I've found works is to do something different with your models. One thing that got me ramped back up to build stuff was getting back into slot car racing and participating in a class that used model car bodies.

So you could try that, or maybe (funds permitting) adapt a 1:24th-ish scale RC car chassis underneath a model body. Like one of those Kyosho Mini Z's.

Playing with your models and working around a different set of limitations really gets the old creative juices flowing.

[Honoturtle]

Ahh.. I should've been told this stuff last year! I completed no kits, nada, nothing in 2003. Sure I did all this cool scratch-building for fun, but I couldn't concentrate on certain projects. This year, so far I been on the ball... working on my models for as much time that I can give them. Like MPRW said, I also used to enjoy slapping a model together w/o worrying about painting, scratches, etc. when I first started. Since this year, I've gotten that feeling for model building again, but this time I'm doing all the painting, detailing, scratch-building, etc.!

Well P-Man, I was wondering why I didn't see you much around these boards. I hope you try out all this good advice being given and start building those awesome models you do!

[labandabonnot]

Mabye I've understood nothing- mabye my english is too bad, but if you said what I've understood there's one thing you can do: take a break. Shut off your computer, open the door and go out for a walk in the wood, in town, at the mountain, wherever you want... Don't think about model building and model threads. Meet friends, drink beers together... Forget everything of what's here, because here is nowhere.

Modeling is like surfing, and surfing is like smoking : it's a pleasure, and pleasure is a drug. But if you don't stop smoking all day, you'll forget the taste of the first cigarette, you'll lose pleasure. (I could have said the same with cookies, I realise, so that everybody could have understood...)

Have you ever heard of aircraft modeling?... lol!:evi llol:: lol:

[flyonthewall]

I'm going through the same thing, I figured you might be the same coz we've not seen a great deal from you for a long time. I've not done any serious building for months now, i just cant seem to be able to sit down and work on something. I have no shortage of ideas and projects planned but this maybe part of the problem, being unable to focus on one thing. I have plenty of inspiration too, just sifting through the pages of Option magazine is enough for that but theres a big difference between thinking about going over to that modeling bench than actually getting off your arse to get to it.

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

I know what you mean. I go through long droughts myself at times, life gets in the way and sometimes what is on my workbench just isn't hitting it. Right now I've got a new Playstation 2 that I got from Santa and that's so damned fun playing Need For Speed Underground and Colin McRae rally (the only two games I have so far) that modeling time has been cut. But it has gotten me somewhat inspired to try to build something from those games. Somebody from the aftermarket needs to do up some of the decals/vinyl designs from the game. My built RX-7 Underground racer is an absolute screamer, and the custom graphics would be killer on a model. I'd build it tomorrow if the decals were available...the design is so complicated I'd take as long to create the art as the rest of the car!

Ditto! Just got a PS2 at the weekend - yet more distractions! Thought the very same thing about the decal idea, infact the Gran Turismo Nismo R34 is been on my mind for a wile now. While playing a few car game recently, the idea that sprung to my mind would be to have some sort of game inspired competion. The number of projects to be done is endless, from stock build rally cars from the likes of Colin McRae Rally or WRC to the Jap garage tuned cars from Gran Turismo. Personally i'd love to build the RX7 from Auto Modellista using the Aoshima Mazdaspeed kit complete with custom decals. I'm sure others have had the same or similar ideas, wasn't it 835 who was making the Pug inspired from a comp game?

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by flyonthewall

Ditto! Just got a PS2 at the weekend - yet more distractions! Thought the very same thing about the decal idea, infact the Gran Turismo Nismo R34 is been on my mind for a wile now. While playing a few car game recently, the idea that sprung to my mind would be to have some sort of game inspired competion. The number of projects to be done is endless, from stock build rally cars from the likes of Colin McRae Rally or WRC to the Jap garage tuned cars from Gran Turismo. Personally i'd love to build the RX7 from Auto Modellista using the Aoshima Mazdaspeed kit complete with custom decals. I'm sure others have had the same or similar ideas, wasn't it 835 who was making the Pug inspired from a comp game?

I'm all revved up to build something from one of the games. There's a dizzying array of cars one could build. Wish I could take the memory card and print a screen capture/photograph of my car from one of the magazine covers that you win when you win a race. That would be good reference for a model.

[chrismcgee]

i would be up for a game inspired build off! i too think the cars in Auto modelista are great. the game is ok but its just changing all the bits on the cars that makes it so much fun. my fave is a subaru that i completed the whole game with in about 4 hours,lol

would definately be fun.

maybe in the rules we could specify that there must be at least two body colours and the inclusiion of graphics etc.
Also must pre enter some form of picture of the car your gonna build?
come on guys this could be fun!

[malsheem]

There must be something in the air. I haven't touched a kit since I finished my GT3 in early Dec. I feel your frustration. I have ideas floating in my head, but nothing comes out. Hell, I've even been frequenting AF less than normal. I can only offer what I'm trying to do to get off this lull. It's all modeling related, but not actually modeling, which I can't seem to sit down to these days.

I've bought up a bunch of lumber and tools to build myself a nice shelf to display my models. I also plan on picking up some clear acrylic sheets to build display cases to keep them dust-free. Then with the leftover wood, I'm going to build a paint booth. And finally, my resin casting supplies just came in, so I'm going to give that a shot at that as well.

I'm hoping that seeing a cool new shelf, display cases, and my own resin pieces will inspire me back into building a kit.

[91p10nizmo]

hi
I know what your going through Warren, im doing the same. i go into my modeling room and get all fired up then i sit get out the instructions and just sit there staring at them.lol. Then i leave and go watch tv. ive been doing this for about 2 months now. I really want to make something but just dont get enthused. Maybe this weekend, but its just so dam hot at the moment to be sitting in a little stuffy room for hours.
Ive got a wicked idea in my head for a model but its just getting the $ to but all the stuff needed.

cheers

[slimsi99]

I think I am right there with you P-man. I haven't touched a model in 4 almost 5 years now. Personal things came up, met a girl, she had a 6 month old, who will be 5 soon, delt with alot of other things. I spent alt of time trying to get my real car, a 99 civic SI, running the way it should be, in fact just got it fixed tonight, so I know how you guys feel. I posted a thread "laying flames" and still have not painted the model, but I got some awsome tips. I had the kit just laying around, along with plenty others a whole BIG box full infact, the kid saw it and asked me to build it for him. I told him to tell me what he wants, he told me and I said ok lets get going. 1 month later and the only thing I have done is sand it and let him pick the colors, some job I'm doing teaching him the tricks of the trade huh. I haven't really gotten to look at what you build, but from the looks of things alot of you are building imports, and some old hotrods. Maybe try and go to an airplane or a helicoptor or just something that is just off the wall, just something you don;t think you would EVER buil just might light the fire again. Any way that felt good to vent, thanks guys!