Guy or Gal?

Flatlander wrote:

Michelle Choquette nearly caused me to quit the hobby!  I can look at most of the models I see in FSM and think, "With a lot of patience, perspiration, and practice I could do that."  When I saw her work I said, "There is no way I could do that, now or ever." I was telling my wife about her just the other day - what a loss it was when she died.  I suspect her work was admired by far more people than she ever realized.  I hope she realizes it now.

I can never forget the issue that had her F4 on the cover.  What happened to her?  Her talent would be a big loss if she is no longer with us.

I like to add Umi Ryuzuki, who is  boat modeler / artist / professional designer in the ship forum.  Umi has been very helpful to all of us who try to scratchbuild.  She makes it look so easy.

Scott

Im a guy, last time I checked, I've tried getting my girlfrind into modeling but she couldnt care less.

Rob J wrote:

Im a guy, last time I checked, I've tried getting my girlfrind into modeling but she couldnt care less.

I tried that too, but I think all the lights, the big camera, and the mirrors on the walls and ceiling kinda spooked her.

Scott

As to the question posted, I can't imagine it would be anything than 90% male, 10% female, if even that.

well, there may even b a few folks out there who would prefer 2 b

considered as 'modelers' w/o the descriptive gender...  'pretty good...

4 a girl' certainly isn't the reaction i'm hoping 4 when i post my work !

eventually maybe we'll get past all this nonsense & people will b free 2

pursue their interests w/o fear of them being judged as inappropriate by those

who would like 2 enforce certain stereotypes...

but here's something 2 think about:

maybe men build (models, castles, empires) because they can't bear children...

the urge 2 'leave something behind' can take so many different forms, maybe this is

part of it, anyhow... it would certainly explain why women r less tempted 2 take up the hobby !

i mean, if the smell of the paint & glue bothers u, u can just open the window, rite ?

& since many women work a 'second shift' as homemakers after their regular work day,

this doesn't always leave a lot of time or energy left over 4 hobbies.

as 4 the next generation, build models w/ ur daughters & encourage their interests &

they mite just become modelers... same as the boys, some will take 2 it & some will

decide it's not 4 them, but exposure & encouragement r the key, i think...

sorry 2 b so serious & longwinded !

happy holidays everyone !

 

frosty  

 

frostygirl wrote:

well, there may even b a few folks out there who would prefer 2 b considered as 'modelers' w/o the descriptive gender...  'pretty good... 4 a girl' certainly isn't the reaction i'm hoping 4 when i post my work ! eventually maybe we'll get past all this nonsense & people will b free 2 pursue their interests w/o fear of them being judged as inappropriate by those who would like 2 enforce certain stereotypes... but here's something 2 think about: maybe men build (models, castles, empires) because they can't bear children... the urge 2 'leave something behind' can take so many different forms, maybe this is part of it, anyhow... it would certainly explain why women r less tempted 2 take up the hobby ! i mean, if the smell of the paint & glue bothers u, u can just open the window, rite ? & since many women work a 'second shift' as homemakers after their regular work day, this doesn't always leave a lot of time or energy left over 4 hobbies. as 4 the next generation, build models w/ ur daughters & encourage their interests & they mite just become modelers... same as the boys, some will take 2 it & some will decide it's not 4 them, but exposure & encouragement r the key, i think... sorry 2 b so serious & longwinded ! happy holidays everyone !   frosty

I see your point Frosty, but I really don't think anybody meant to offend, I think it was more out of curiosity to see how many women are modellers, and your right, it doesn't matter.

hey brigg-- this is the flip coin of -"-Marriage is a wonderful institution! (if you want to live in an institution..." src="/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_wink.gif">)" -- which i know you meant light heartedly--i first met my wife to be when she was 14 -- i was 17-- 1969--after i got to know her for a while i showed her the things (models) i liked to build--had to get confidence that she wouldnt think i was wierd -- you know--at the time i was building 1/25 ertyl trucks- amt bulldozer--aircraft and monogram military vehichles-- all in the midst of our hippie style life--(thats wierd right there!-lol) --time moves forward--still building armor till i am about 21-- then we got married --build for the future--5 yrs later, kids--in short no time for modelling--now i am gonna be 54 yrs old, one grandchild, still married and recently got back into modelling armor--my wife telling me, you can do it!!  -- together we bid on ebay for my first model in 33 yrs-- 1/16 tamiya full option tiger -- came full circle!-- soon i will start on 1/16 t -34/85- she does not build but i alwys get her perspctive on how i'm doing-- a second set of eyes and tough critic --aw-- i'm rambling -- treadwell

I like a lot of what Frosty said.

I have 3 daughters. the 2 oldest (4 and 5) see me building my ship models and immediately make lego, paper, what ever material ships for me.

I am looking into very easy kits or them. Subject matter doesn't matter. I would love them to get into this. Helps with concentration, creativity, and family bonding. I know, modeling is a personal affair, but to share and help, and congratulate each other is nice way to spend quality time with the kids.

Therefore, any recommendations on easy kits for kids?

Robert 

Guy here.  As far as females interested in model building, my 10 year old daughter has expressed interest in building as I get back into as I get back into the hobby.  She's a big Star Wars fan, and she bought an Obi-Wan fighter snapkit with her own money that we built together.  Apparently, she enjoyed it so much she now wants to build the more complicated Starcruiser in the series.  Not sure how long she'll want to build, but I'm glad to accomodate her as long as she's interested.

well in the real world we have a pretty good mix of men an women in every field

but we here are in a (sort of ) fantasy world here and  we are physically adults many of us are a kid on the inside still  and in a kids world the stereotype still exists

i am not saying it is right or wrong  but it is how it is

frostygirl wrote:

gigalyncon wrote: LOL....how about a tank with a flower camo scheme? actually saw a pic of a very nice russian ww2 tank w/ a leaf & stem camo scheme not too long ago, it was very pretty !   frosty

i saw it too it was on a website can't remember the site

also pics from russia with girls painting a dead tanks pink ( it was part of one of those street art grafitti type thinks

i did not like it i think the dead tank should have been left alone as (sort of) a memorial to the guys that may have died in it

it sort of  makes lite of the war