I think I'm quitting

[99civichic]

Yep...I think I'm laying down the scalpel and getting out of this world. I will finish the Chevelle for my dad, and the Corvette for a family friend, but after that I'm done. It's not just this site, but I'm tired of being one of the only girls in a guy-dominated world and getting no respect for it. I've had my back turned on by the car club at A&M, and even the local car buddies back home whom I've known for years are treating me like crap. I am just sick of it.

I will let you all know when/if I decide to sell my kits.

[mike@af]

I am sorry to hear that. I dont know why it would be such a big deal based on somebodies gender. I have seen fantastic female builders before. I dont think gender would have anything to do with the ability to build a model.

[willimo]

Erm...

[freakmech]

Nice going Willimo...

[BrandonAGr]

You are very talented, it would be sad to see you stop building just because some other people are inconsiderate and opinionated. Besides, what will you do with all that free time? I hope you really don't think the tamscc has turned it's back on you, that's not the case at all. But if you do feel that way, I just hope that you will enjoy whatever it is that you will move on to and find what you are looking for.

[97_sho]

[RallyRaider]

That is a great shame. We need more ladies in this hobby.
How did the car club turn their back on you? Sounds like a low act.

[blubaja]

Noooooooooooooooo Kat!!! Don't leave us! I love your models! Don't givue up modelling just because of a stupid comment or something. And if it's that bad, just don't come to the forum anymore. Sorry to see you go Kat.

[Zlaja_]

Another one bites the dust.

No but serious, i was looking forward to that superdetailed enzo, and now you say youre quitting? im quite disappointed with you :P cmon dont quit because some jerks dont like you! Still this hobby is for self satisfaction, noone else matters!

[mickbench]

I quit model building when I turned 17, it was said to me, a few times that I shouldn't waste my time with such toys..!! This was by someone who was meant to inspire me, not hurt me..

I restarted the hobby in December 2004, and it was my own mother who told me to start again. She said it was a shame as I'm a creative person, and just because of comments made when I was young I shouldn't have stopped.. Odd enough, it was my own farther who told me I was wasting my time etc...

Cut a long tale short, don't quit.. If I hadn't quit I would have or would be I think a great model builder... 16 years lost, doing nothing but watching TV and silly stuff.. My life has been filled with lots of fun etc, but model building should have been one of them...

DO not quit just because of comments by others.. I post models on this forum, hundreds look, only a few comment.. so what.. I think my models are getting better... Do not care what others think..

I hope you don't quit.. Only you can decide this. Good luck..

[flyonthewall]

WE NEED MORE LADIES HERE!!!!

First and foremost you should be in this hobby and building models for yourself, not to impress the guys down at the local IPMS. I for one and, I think most of the guys on this forum, have total respect for girl modelers. Its very refreshing to see so I'll add my name to the petition to stop you from putting down your scalpel.

[calvin3]

That sucks. I hope you change your mind and stick with it.

[Scale-Master]

Don't quit unless you don't enjoy building anymore.
Build for yourself, not someone else's approval, that includes us here on the board.
Too bad if you build something someone else doesn't like, too bad for them that is.
There is an old saying, "Your opinion of me is none of my business".
If you enjoy what you are doing, other peoples negative opinions should have no effect on that. Just dismiss them.

Whatever you do, don't make a hasty decision.
Keep your tools and models until you are sure you are through.
While I don't know you, my guess is you still want to build.
Sadly there are a lot of jerks in the modelling world.
Think it over, I hope you stick around and keep building... - Mark

[g00eY]

why would you quit? you're pretty good at modeling. better than me probably. it would suck to see you go .

[klutz_100]

99civichic - or Kat if I can call you that

1. I didn't realise untill only recently that you are a lady - and it didn't chane a damn thing.

2. from what I've seen of you (if you know what I mean ) I think you've got more balls than that just to quit because of some jerks. Quit if you don't like building kits. Quit if you haven't got the
time. Quit if you haven't got the nerves to cope with 3 shitty paint jobs in a row. But above all if you do build, build for yourself and cos you like it! a

3. Sod the car club at A&M! You've got us on this forum to help you out when you need it. Think about all that collective experience from all over the world to call on.

4. If you leave, where else am I gonna be able to make stupid posts and not get my keyboard smashed over my head?

5>. [singing] If you leave us now....you take away the nicest part of us.....

stevesnki