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I've recently started a couple threads, showing 1:87 models built by a friend. I'd like to tell you what "I've" been doing, because this thought has been on my mind lately.
This review, is a little different. It's not actually about the models. I've been thinking about things again, about the hobby of modeling. It's not just about models, or the details of them. Is it? The things I've been doing lately have me looking at the hobby in an over-view, sort of way. After-all, If it weren't for models, some real things may never have existed.
What is it about modeling? Can I do it? Can I do it well? Is it good enough? How good does it have to be? Will it make a difference to anyone? Why do it at all?
In the past 2 weeks, I've worked on one of my unfinished projects. The 4 month's before that... I've been modeling "loads" for truck collectors. Each one has been different. I review 2 here, done in March '12. They're not extravagant as some I've done, but there's something refreshing about these 2. Maybe because they model new equipment, instead of used equipment. New is not the usual subject people want modeled. I'm not sure what my reasons are, but I had to get several pics before they were picked up.
I envisioned 2 restored International Transtar2 tractors, hauling Case Bailers, to a growing farm out in the country somewhere. The one with fresh rolls of stainless steel, is making a delivery to a tool-n-die manufacturer. The trucks seem to give me the feeling of the past being renewed, and at the same time, helping to keep the present stable. A model of something that makes a difference, somewhere.
I've added details that most of the time are not noticed. Without 'em, you'd look at them, and still probably say they're nice trucks. Without the details, these trucks would not have the overall effect. Indeed my signature would not be seen without the details. Those details make my work, what it is. When you look at art, you see a little bit of how the artist sees things, by viewing his "work". It's a way for to share some things we see, with others. In some capacity, we're all modeling... Life... whether a dream, a fantasy, or something real.
This review, is a little different. It's not actually about the models. I've been thinking about things again, about the hobby of modeling. It's not just about models, or the details of them. Is it? The things I've been doing lately have me looking at the hobby in an over-view, sort of way. After-all, If it weren't for models, some real things may never have existed.
What is it about modeling? Can I do it? Can I do it well? Is it good enough? How good does it have to be? Will it make a difference to anyone? Why do it at all?
In the past 2 weeks, I've worked on one of my unfinished projects. The 4 month's before that... I've been modeling "loads" for truck collectors. Each one has been different. I review 2 here, done in March '12. They're not extravagant as some I've done, but there's something refreshing about these 2. Maybe because they model new equipment, instead of used equipment. New is not the usual subject people want modeled. I'm not sure what my reasons are, but I had to get several pics before they were picked up.
I envisioned 2 restored International Transtar2 tractors, hauling Case Bailers, to a growing farm out in the country somewhere. The one with fresh rolls of stainless steel, is making a delivery to a tool-n-die manufacturer. The trucks seem to give me the feeling of the past being renewed, and at the same time, helping to keep the present stable. A model of something that makes a difference, somewhere.
I've added details that most of the time are not noticed. Without 'em, you'd look at them, and still probably say they're nice trucks. Without the details, these trucks would not have the overall effect. Indeed my signature would not be seen without the details. Those details make my work, what it is. When you look at art, you see a little bit of how the artist sees things, by viewing his "work". It's a way for to share some things we see, with others. In some capacity, we're all modeling... Life... whether a dream, a fantasy, or something real.