I am going to take a little break from 1/32 scale and do some 1/72 and 1/48 scale and maybe a tank. I gaffed my Frank and got really frustrated last night. I was painting and quite a bit of paint (red) sloshed out of the airbrush cup and onto the upper wing surface. Now if I try to sand it out it will leave an uneven surface and just look like crud. >:( I just think I need a break from the big planes for a bit.
Well, that can happen to any model, in any scale. I think what makes the bigger models so frustrating is the amount of time it takes to get to a certain milestone. When I build a 1/32 scale jet, I can spend 15 to 20 hours of effort just building and painting the cockpit. In a 1/72 scale build, I'm usually putting the decals on with that same amount of time expended.
Stepping away is always a good answer on curing frustration. Burn out is often countered by building a subject or a scale that is totally different from your routine. It allows you to refocus and most importantly, cool down. In a couple of months, you'll screw up the courage to sand the entire wing down, eliminate all remnants of the accident, and produce something that you will be proud of.
Lee K
Thanks Lee. I am going to build a tank and a couple small scale planes for a break. And be more patient when painting.
Quote from: Bill L2 on Sat 06/05/10 10:19 AM
Thanks Lee. I am going to build a tank and a couple small scale planes for a break. And be more patient when painting.
;D Welcome to the dark side.
Yeah I am going real dark Ryan, a modern Russian T-80UD ;D
Quote from: Bill L2 on Sat 06/05/10 07:53 PM
Yeah I am going real dark Ryan, a modern Russian T-80UD ;D
To quote Moriariti "It's a piece of Junk!". ;D
bill, good advice from lee. if your planning to come to the june meet, bring the big oops in and lets discuss it. clyde
Thanks Clyde. The big oops is just my impatient and careless and rushed paint job. I tried to cut a corner and paid for it. I will fix it up though. And your right Lee does give good advice. I will be in California for the June informal build session so I will see you in July ;D