discussion Modelling Time

[Guest]

Looking at some of the completed models on the site and the amount of fantastic detail on each of these, I was wondering just how much time we all spend a week or a day on our hobby. I realize some may be retired and have a little more available spare time but just an idea would be nice.

 

[Guest]

I model pretty much everyday.


If I'm painting a 120mm scale figure it can take anywhere between 20/40 hours depending on complexity.


They are usually completed within a 2 week time frame.


I average 30/40 models a year..

 

[Guest]

In complete contrast to Ralph, I manage 3-4 models a year! ok maybe a few more, but it's definitely a slow process. Although I always get more done in the winter

 

[Guest]

I'm like Patrick....3 or 4 models per year


For a diorama I need about one entire year (or more)....


Anyway this year I don't built many models....hope will be better the next one

 

[rickoshea52]

I model in slow time, for example, Ralph is knocking out his 1/72 F-14 in a week or two whereas I started mine in January...but only have the pitot probe left to fit. I travel overseas a lot and have two young children that curbs my modelling time. If only a lottery win would come my way then I'd retire and finish all those kits in the stash....aye right!

 

[PaulTRose]

for me it comes down to what shift im on at work


when im on days i tend to have an hour-ish in the evening


when im on nights i also tend to have an hour-ish in the evening before going to work


when im on lates, and therefore have mornings free i tend to have no enthusiasm so dont bother


weekends i try and slip away to the bench as/when i can


unwritten rule in this house......as soon as x factor or britains got talent comes on the telly im gone and i dont come back til the playout music comes on

 

[Guest]

I too only finish about 4 builds a year. On average, I guess that's about 5 hours a week. I could find more time, but I'm interested in a lot of other things too. I'm expecting an increase in production later next year when I retire.

 

[stona]

I work away from home. I can't usually do any model making unless I'm at home. A busy year, as I've just had, means minimal time and output. Now I'm home I try to get a couple of hours a day in, sometimes more.


Cheers


Steve

 

[Guest]

I do about 5-6 hours daily.

 

[colin m]

In a week, not that much time. However, yearly, this year, I'm in for finishing 5 which is my all time best record, I think ?

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I quit my job earlier in the year so had plenty of time to crack on modelling, with my new job I'm normally done by 2pm so after a bite to eat its onto the bench for 7-8 hours.


All of which means I have managed to finish 18 builds so far this year with number 19 due by the end of the week


Adrian

 

[Bigfoot57]

I manage a couple of hours per day at best but it still takes me ages to build anything so again 4 to 5 per year in a good year and probablly only 1 or 2 in a normal year this year for instance I finished Lewis Hamiltons partwork McClaren and 3/4 finished a launch umblical tower for 1/96 Saturn V


Colin

 

[grumpa]

Though I am retired it seems I can never find enough time to do as much modeling as I would like. I may manage a few hours a week. A lot depends on mood, my back {degenerative disc disease}


and a whole host of other distractions and necessary chores. Now that winter is almost here apart from keeping the fires going I usually have more time to model...............Jim

 

[Guest]

I try to get a couple of hours in per evening but if im not in the right frame of mind a model can sit there for days without anything being done to it. The one im on now I recon it will take about 6 months as I want it to be perfect which is a big ask for me