01-31-2010, 03:17 PM
Listen,Phil. I go through the exact same thing you do everyday! I know you suffer the same affliction as I do - perfectionism. We're not the only ones on this forum who do. You don't realise what damage you do to your own psyche when you bash your work! You don't realise how many times I've gone back to the start on each part of my X-wing build - just to make the perfect part - the perfect shape,and size,width,and height. There are some that I feel are still inferior,even though everyone else thinks they're spot on. I want absolute accuracy. This is why I measure,remeasure,cut,scrape,and look at the photos,and go through several versions scrapping the smallest parts because I'm not satisfied with the way they look according to the reference photos.
There's no flashes of genius here,just a slow endless thought process of how to get where I need to be in order to achieve the same results I'm looking for. You are too hard on yourself! This is why I have to NOT GLUE parts together,or on another until I see that they are as perfect to the original model as possible. I want what's right for everyone - especially since the model I'm making will be built not just by me,but by others who are depending on MY skills as a model maker,and machinist to offer the best,and most accurate version of this,or any model I have to offer. Anyone who offers a model should include ALL the parts with it,and not most,but make you find the rest! NO model company ever does that. This is why I'm going to make all the parts according the original,so that you don't have to hunt them down! You're doing an excellent job at this. Don't be so hard on yourself! Go slowly - there's no time limit,or deadline to reach for us on this forum. This way,you can make it as enjoyable knowing you took your time,and care to ensure the most accurate,and enjoyable model you can build with your two hands.
There's no flashes of genius here,just a slow endless thought process of how to get where I need to be in order to achieve the same results I'm looking for. You are too hard on yourself! This is why I have to NOT GLUE parts together,or on another until I see that they are as perfect to the original model as possible. I want what's right for everyone - especially since the model I'm making will be built not just by me,but by others who are depending on MY skills as a model maker,and machinist to offer the best,and most accurate version of this,or any model I have to offer. Anyone who offers a model should include ALL the parts with it,and not most,but make you find the rest! NO model company ever does that. This is why I'm going to make all the parts according the original,so that you don't have to hunt them down! You're doing an excellent job at this. Don't be so hard on yourself! Go slowly - there's no time limit,or deadline to reach for us on this forum. This way,you can make it as enjoyable knowing you took your time,and care to ensure the most accurate,and enjoyable model you can build with your two hands.