Both.
There are things that make me feel very downright inferior and a novice, while others inspire me to "better myself" in my "modeling work", or at least improve on what I have done.
Details is where I get off track. I sometimes think of the things that "make it great', BUT some people here and in MR mag have thought of things for details I never would have, OR would have thought too "over the top"..like maybe a piece or two of litter somewhere...or a poster on a blank wall or fence....
Other stuff I admit I am just a novice worker, as sometimes I am not the most patient person,s o I rush stuff and It shows...need to learn to slow down and be patient.
So I say both...and I think anyone who says different is probably fooling himself...as even worn out artists still find material to paint some of the greatest paintings ever, Or admire other artists work!!
Just my
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
"JaBear" Gidday, I guess the of the things I like about the forum is that it allows us to express ourselves, within limits, on any and every model rail topic, and I especially get pleasure witnessing others enjoyment that they get out of the hobby even if its not my "cuppa tea". That said, for me, viewing some posts can be down right "intimidating", case in point mcfunkeymonkey who, as I hope most are aware of, models in N. What I find is intimidating is the detail and the apparent ease with which MC puts it into his N world. I just wish that I had the ability to do so in HO, heck its bigger so should be easier !!!! His, of course, are not the only "intimidating" posts here, and to be fair, for me, after the initial "sigh and gulp" comes the "WOW' and then I generally, especially if It's something I'm interested in, get "Inspired" to put it on my "give it a go" list, even though I might not be "game enough" to show others my attempts. So do you find that you're either "intimidated" or "inspired" or perhaps both?? Remember there is no "right" answer and therefore no prize or second place. Incidentally for me, I find MCs enjoyment of the hobby infectious and come away from viewing his threads, with a grin on my face. Cheers, the Bear.
Gidday, I guess the of the things I like about the forum is that it allows us to express ourselves, within limits, on any and every model rail topic, and I especially get pleasure witnessing others enjoyment that they get out of the hobby even if its not my "cuppa tea".
That said, for me, viewing some posts can be down right "intimidating", case in point mcfunkeymonkey who, as I hope most are aware of, models in N. What I find is intimidating is the detail and the apparent ease with which MC puts it into his N world. I just wish that I had the ability to do so in HO, heck its bigger so should be easier !!!!
His, of course, are not the only "intimidating" posts here, and to be fair, for me, after the initial "sigh and gulp" comes the "WOW' and then I generally, especially if It's something I'm interested in, get "Inspired" to put it on my "give it a go" list, even though I might not be "game enough" to show others my attempts.
So do you find that you're either "intimidated" or "inspired" or perhaps both??
Remember there is no "right" answer and therefore no prize or second place.
Incidentally for me, I find MCs enjoyment of the hobby infectious and come away from viewing his threads, with a grin on my face.
Cheers, the Bear.
Absolutely agree! I don't know that I get intimidated so much as I get inspired. But, to clarify, if I figure that what I'm looking at is RTR; or, factory built stuff, there is no intimidation; or, inspiration! I can be impressed by their weathering techniques; or, the overall atmosphere the person has created with their models. However, for me to be inspired, the model railroader almost must build his stuff, not just buy RTR!
Inspiration was John Allen! Almost all of the stuff on his very large layout was scratch built! That is impressive and inspirational to me. Dr. Wayne, here on these forums, also does inspiring work and although he may certainly use RTR; or, previously built, used models, what he does with them is impressive and I am inspired to do better work on my stuff by looking at what he has done!
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
Inspired. When I look at the work of someone like a Pelle Soeborg, it is like looking at a work of fine art. I already know that I do not have the modeling talent of his and others like him. But I get inspired when I look at the work of a true craftsman/artist and it gives me a desire and drive to improve my own skills each time I work on my layout, a locomotive, or piece of rolling stock.
Don.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that both engines have failed, and we will be stuck here for some time. The good news is that you decided to take the train and not fly."
Inspired mostly.
I look at Pelle's photos, the V&O with Allen McClellands "good enough" approach & I feel I can do that too.
Anytime I watch a video or go to a train show, I'm always looking for new ideas. Especially with scenery.
Went to one show not too long ago, saw a bunch of evergreen trees that looked familiar. They were familiar as I acquired a bunch in a purchase through eBay but theirs looked different. Mine looks like theirs now!
Brought to you by the letters C.P.R. as well as D&H!
K1a - all the way
My apologies to all the contributors to this thread for,once again !!!!, not thanking you in advance.
As perhaps somewhat of a generalisation, I am pleased to see that while we may realise our personal limitations, we're still prepared to "give it a go".
Thanks again, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Lehigh Valley 2089Gary, just remember that we are all our own worst critics.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"