Models are Toys?

Modeling for me is a way to channel my creative juices towards subjects that I find visually appealing using a medium I enjoy, as well as a 'time-out' from the grind of daily life. I know that sounds simplified, but that's how I see it. Besides, life is complicated enough as it is, right?

Guilty pleasure? Not at all! Just pleasure :)

As for whether they are "super-detailed" toys, it depends whether one thinks sport cars are "super-fast" toys, and MP3 players are "super-convenent music toys". In essence, most hobbies we do simply for the pleasure of it. These are the things we like to play with, so if you want to define toys as such, so be it. I mean, if you like to play softball on the weekends, what really is the difference?

As to what motiviates me, both the history behind the subjects I model and the artistic skills needed to assemble, detail, and paint them.

Welcome back to modelling!

Welcome to the forums, and welcome back to the hobby. No matter what your motivation or inspiration, show off some of your work when you get a chance.

Welcome to the forums!

Playing with my toys make me relax. 

Welcome to the Forums .  I don't consider models as toys but as historical replicas.

Regards,  Rick

"Toys"

 

Nah, toys are what your parents take away from you as a kid when you misbehave. Once you're grownup you can defend yourself against such aggressive behavior!

Hi,

Glad to have you on the forum and welcome back to the hobby. If you are lucky enough to have a room to work in, putting on the music you like in the background, and working on the model of your choice, the way you like it, at the pace you choose, what more could you ask for. It's R & R at its best.

Have fun. Post pics. Lots of pics.

Jim