Hi damouav, As soon as I read that statement my brain when to The Adventures of Clutch Powers (Lego Movie:https://youtu.be/iwUxOM8EGk0). My kids whatched it so many times I have the song stuck in my head – which is actually also a song from a lego movie, but I digress…
I hear you on the motivation thing. I think we all lose motivation for different reasons. One thing that killed my motivation was these new kits with 300 or 400 + parts. I bought a Tamiya F-4B a few years ago and would just open the box occassionaly look at all the beautiful parts and then realized I don’t have time for that. I finally sold it. I usually go for simple kits I can get done in a reasonable amount of time. Perhaps my perspective will change when I am retired (if I make it that far) but I doubt it, because, as I get older, I start to realize how precious every hour of every day is.
As for not liking GB’s, I totally get it. It’s not for everyone. My post was not an attempt to guilt anyone into joining a GB. I was simply using GB activity as a thermometer for the general health (figuratively and literally in some cases) of the community, and being a little saddened/concerned by the current temperature.
Cbaltrin, group builds are tough both to host as well as be involved in. They take time away from a persons rythem, sorry no spell check[:$], to complete a kit on thier terms. Hosting has its own set of issues, keeping up with who has finished, motivating folks to continue, working on your own kit… I for one do not fault ya, I unfortunatly cannot seem to remember how to post pix, kinda hard to be involved if that challenge isn’t met.
Not completely related but like you I suffer from lack of motivation brought on by outside sources. My brother is a super rivet counter, “if the detail can be seen it needs to be on the model”, I HEAR you need to do this that or the other…motivation gone model on shelf.
At the end of rhe day, I’m glad that you are part of our community, and contribute what you can. Don’t feel bad for building alone, when I build it is to get away from things. I apperciate the opportunity to add to this thread and hope it helps you feel better about YOUR choices. Have an AMAZING day and Happy Modelling.
Well, in my case, life got in the way. Been on this forum for decades now, planning to jump back in as much as possible. Would hate to see this forum fade way.
As with others, my build time is way down - I’m hoping to complete something this year. I signed up for two GBs and didn’t even get to start one of them, the other I barely got to. I never posted anything out of embarrassment.
Man, I wrote a huge essay here, and I’m deleting it because (a) whiny, and (b) TMI. I’ll summarize with: The issue I’m having lately is motivation. To help with that, I turn to the forum to read and try to get myself worked back up. I don’t engage much, but I do love it here.
If nothing else, y’all inspire me to fill out my stash and dream.
5-high here thought I chime in on this …I’ve been away for 7 years …life …had no idea we’ve lost so much . But I’m back as soon as I set up my new hobby room .and soon I’ll join in GB,S .CANT WAIT.
It’s about participation - folks building models. This year I started the F1 group build (2nd year) - still have to finish my kit but have til March. I was in the Secret Santa group build which I love and finished my kit and posted. I was also in the Japanese group build and finished my kit and posted. Finally I was in the Floats And Boats GB and finished and posted my kit.
All this having moved into our brand new house at the end of February - finally set up a few months later. We all build at our own rate and have good intentions. Not calling anyone out, but without participation the GBs and the forum in general falls apart and we find other outlets.
