<div class='quotetop'>(STEVE THE SWEDE @ Oct 14 2006, 08:40 AM) [snapback]1338056[/snapback]</div>
Kuhn,
I don't know about two years but 6 months doesn't sound that long to me.? Man, if you want an total and screen accurate model, weathering matched and all it takes time. Sometimes I don't think people who doesn't build stuff them selfs understand what an incredible amount of time and labor that goes into an accurate representaion of a SS model. Sure, a quick build that has the over all feel of the original subject is a piece of cake but when every singel scratch and soot spot got to match (some people demand that when they commission a builder) now that's a whole different story.
Personally I never accept any cash before the project is done and has been seen and approved by the client but that's just me, others do it differently. I sure have taken my time to finish stuff, first of all because I'm VERY picky when it comes to the details but also because I'm not a frickin paint droid. Even if you take commissions you're still entitled to a private life. Also, working under extreme time press probably will result in a sloppier built model, at least thats my case. If I don't have fun working on a project it will show in the end result. Once again, that's just me. Then one also has to concider the health risk involved in this projects, most non builders tend to overlok this issue or doesn't understand the dangers of resin dust, thinners and paints. Even if you use a mask it isn't very healthy to be exposed to this stuff for 8 hours a day.
Well, this is just my oppinions.
Steve.
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You make good points Steve.
I know your work and have admired it... you are great talent.
Individuality and thought is something the world has in abundance... and most peoples views will never be the same.
I am definitely not sying that people who do commission work do not deserve their personal lives and should not have fun with what they do. As a matter of fact I fully support that.
I believe we are speaking of two totally different types of people. The "time managers" versus "the care free" types. The "care free" types do things in their own time with disregard for those who they've promised something to,.. and have fun doing it until it catches up with them. The "time manager" type makes time for everything in life and still has fun doing it. As a matter of fact,.. the "time manager" tends to accomplish much more and in much less time,... be it in their personal lives or business lives. The downside to that IS that one must be a very certain type of person to be a "time manager",.. other wise stress takes over and early death is eminant. :unsure Truth be told... I was "care free" at a time in my life and ended up in the gutter. This is not to say everyone does,.. but I did. As I stated... we are all better and more capable than we all give ourselves credit for. There is much talent out in the world, but most don't care or are too lazy to find out what that would be in themselves... lol...especially here in the U.S.. LOL... Anyone that travels will know this to be true. My 'time management" allows me to enjoy these beautiful models that are created by some of that great talent. LOL...Imagine what would happen if a kid came home from school and did their home work first,.. then had the rest of the night to play and relax.. with no stress since they're complete. Now imagine if your car broke down and you had a commuting job. You take it to your mechanic and he states that it will take him a week to complete, but then you are made aware that he maybe took 3 hours to fix it in the end and that he was playing Golf the rest of the time because he thought he deserved his personal life time. This being different only in the way of being an emergency of course, but in the same light. To answer your statement,.. yes.. I well know what it takes to complete one of these builds in order to be better than Studio quality and expect more than some put in. The people I work with now are "time managers" and are getting things done to my expectations... and theirs. They are only held up when they must deal with the "care free" type. For instance... having to wait for a promised part to arrive from someone who probably has it,.. but is just not taking the time to send it.
Anyway...blah blah blah.. everyone knows my thinking...lol.... and I am babbling now. :lol
Bottom line Steve is that you have good, valid points and I respect your opinions.
They just differ from mine.
What are you working on currently? I would love to see what that may be. :thumbsup :thumbsup
Anyone have a build of Mike's Hero X yet? :confused
