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How much time u spend per day for modelling?
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 12, 2007 9:50 PM

Hi,recently just back into modelling and get into some project.

Spend abt 6-8hrs on modelling per day. But I find it not very effective as long hrs wear me down and concentration is not as good as during younger days. The model produced is not my desire lvl. Maybe a simple 3hrs per day ratio for modelling kit will do the job Smile [:)]

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  • From: Oklahoma
Posted by chopperfan on Sunday, August 12, 2007 11:05 PM
Not enough! Need to get motivated.
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  • From: Pensacola, FL
Posted by Foster7155 on Monday, August 13, 2007 8:20 AM

This question has been asked many times here, but I guess it's about time for another go...

For me, modeling time can vary anywhere from no time at all to over 12 hours in a single day. It really depends on 1) my mood, 2) where the kit is in the construction process, and 3) outside influences - like mowing the lawn, changing oil in the car, etc. I guess if everything was averaged out, I probably spend about 2 to 3 solid hours at the bench every day. However, that's really a somewhat meaningless figure. In early July, I didn't even see my bench for 13 days while travelling. In the past three days, I've spent about 4, 6, and 3 hours repectively working on the latest build.

The bottom line is I never worry about the quantity of time at the bench. I try to focus on the quality of the time I spend at the bench. If I ever notice myself getting bored, tired, or just losing focus, I have no problem leaving the bench for a short break, for the day, or even for a week.

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Posted by DURR on Monday, August 13, 2007 9:47 AM
 Foster7155 wrote:

This question has been asked many times here, but I guess it's about time for another go...

For me, modeling time can vary anywhere from no time at all to over 12 hours in a single day. It really depends on 1) my mood, 2) where the kit is in the construction process, and 3) outside influences - like mowing the lawn, changing oil in the car, etc. I guess if everything was averaged out, I probably spend about 2 to 3 solid hours at the bench every day. However, that's really a somewhat meaningless figure. In early July, I didn't even see my bench for 13 days while travelling. In the past three days, I've spent about 4, 6, and 3 hours repectively working on the latest build.

The bottom line is I never worry about the quantity of time at the bench. I try to focus on the quality of the time I spend at the bench. If I ever notice myself getting bored, tired, or just losing focus, I have no problem leaving the bench for a short break, for the day, or even for a week.

 

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]  although i have not done any thing in the last few months

i will add this  when you have as many postings here as i have  how much time can i spend  doing the models     Shock [:O]

 

 

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Monday, August 13, 2007 8:05 PM
Never enough. It's mostly laziness, too tired to sit the bench. Haha Of course work and projects consume time as does my typing this response on FSM. LOL I need to get it done, but I have finished up 2 builds, completed a new build, and am working on a 4th. A banner year for me.

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 Eric 

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  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 6:37 PM

 tigerman wrote:
Never enough. It's mostly laziness, too tired to sit the bench. Haha Of course work and projects consume time as does my typing this response on FSM. LOL I need to get it done, but I have finished up 2 builds, completed a new build, and am working on a 4th. A banner year for me.

Same for me. I just have so much other stuff to do. Once I'm down in my basement, I'm ready to rock though. When I get rolling, I can spend 6 hours working at a time.
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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:26 PM
With my schedule, I'm lucky if I'm able to squeeze in 4-5 hours a week.

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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  • From: San Francisco Bay Area
Posted by bufflehead on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 5:31 PM
I usually spend 12 hrs a week minimum at the bench, but its whats done during that time that counts!  I have a tendency to scrutinize every aspect of the build process, wanting to make sure every I account for every little detail or step.  I also will pore over research matierials like books, magazines and the internet so that the build is as accurate as possible (within reason).  I guess I just want to make sure I don't mess anything up!   That really slows me down and I could easily build twice as many kits if I stopped doing it, 3 times if I was more confident in my skills. 

Ernest

Last Armor Build - 1/35 Dragon M-26A1, 1/35 Emhar Mk.IV Female

     

Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8

     

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Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 2:57 AM

 ruddratt wrote:
With my schedule, I'm lucky if I'm able to squeeze in 4-5 hours a week.

 

same here, and more often it's just an hour or two in the weekends.

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Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:21 AM
Usually a couple of hours a night.  The bench is in the TV room so the wife and kids watch TV while I putter around at the bench or I watch and build at the same time.  Works out to good family time and bench time at the same time.

Marc  

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  • From: Medina, Ohio
Posted by wayne baker on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:53 AM
I'm not getting any time right now.  And I have been spending a lot of time sitting there, but not accomplishing anything.

 I may get so drunk, I have to crawl home. But dammit, I'll crawl like a Marine.

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  • From: Fresno, CA
Posted by BlackOps on Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:07 PM

Lately about 8 hours a month...things have been busy...real life sure can get in the way!

When things are going smooth I can get in about 6 to 12 hours on a weekend and sometimes a few extra hours during the week.

Jeff G.
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