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 [:)]
Not enough! Need to get motivated.
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.
[#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 [:O]
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.
With my schedule, I’m lucky if I’m able to squeeze in 4-5 hours a week.
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.
same here, and more often it’s just an hour or two in the weekends.
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.
I’m not getting any time right now. And I have been spending a lot of time sitting there, but not accomplishing anything.
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.