Where do you find the time to work on your kits???

[deedlit]

The title speaks for himself but I'll try to explain to you all:

I work from 08:30 to ... (I have no time to finish)
When I go back home, there is the 8 month old daughter to take care of, the meal to help for preparation, the dishes to wash, all the little works a house need, ...
During week-ends: shopping, gardening, ....

I stopped my modeling club and signed in a new club (only as member) and I thought I could find the time to work on my models. It wasn't true. I still can't find an hour or two to work on my projects.

How do you do? How do you manage your time between modeling and family? Do you leave all the work for your wife? Do you work during the night?

Any feedback will be very appreciated because if the things continue like that I won't do modeling for some years.

[cyberkid]

I currently work 8:00-5:00 and have household chores to take care of... I don't really get that much time either.. but I have "scheduled" at least 2 hours each week for my own usage... away from my GF, work, what-not... so my suggestion is communticate with ur family and make some room... IMO everyone needs time alone...

HTH,
Steve R

[EMAXX]

I work from about 1pm-10pm. I usually get up around 7 or so, so I just work on my kits for a little, then I have to go to work. It's been working pretty well. I've finished about 2 kits this way.

[g00eY]

im not old enough to work and i have summer vacation from school right now so...

[SupaMan89T]

i dont do anything im on summer vacation until college starts and then ill only be goin like 3 days or somethin like that im 18 but much respect too you if you can do all that and still have time to paint a few parts or fix a little something.

[Vric]

I work at home.. Computer and Modeling section are on the same desk. so everytime I have some free time, I work little by little. about 3 or 4 time 20 minutes by day

[Spitfire7]

Im off school for the summer now so i have plenty of time to build kits. Unlucky for all you guys who still have to work.

[PRIVATEER]

The only time I ever have to work on my stuff is the weekends. I work alll week. On saturday I try to get all my wifes honeydo list done early...then I build for the rest of the weekend.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by PRIVATEER

On saturday I try to get all my wifes honeydo list done early...

Geezz.. How many do you have ?

[PRIVATEER]

Originally Posted by Vric

Geezz.. How many do you have ?

You counting wives or girlfreinds or both? j/k

[mikemechanic]

I start work at 7:30, so I get up at 6:00AM and model for an hour before I have to leave. Seems to work ok as the wife and kids are still asleep and dont demand attention.

[mike@af]

Unfortunately, not enough time. I have to work about 5-6 days a week from 1:30PM-10:00PM then I get home, watch a little TV, hop on AF and then work on a model if Im motivated.

[supratuner]

im unemployed right now, but hopeing for a job

since its summer vacation i have plenty of time to balance modeling, friends, girlfriend, family if theyre not pissing me off

[JTRACING]

I just try to work on them for an hour or so everyday

[Murray Kish]

I have a busy schedule too, so I rarely get to spend long periods of time at the bench. I usually do things in 5-10 minute bursts. Almost never in the morning, and usually at night. I can usually find an hour on the weekend.

I find that it really helps to make a 'list' of the things you want to do. Just pick an item and "do-it". Before you know it, you'll be done!

P.S. My 'completed' shelf is not that large, so perhaps my strategy isn't as good as I think!!

Murray