I am in a big modeling rut. I have not touched a model in several months and have absolutely no desire to do anything model related at this point in time. I guess, I have lost my mojo

I have been through this before (in my teen years) and back then the rut lasted about 8 years. Well, I certainly hope that it doesn't take me this long to get back into the swing of things.

Trying to force the issue, I've signed up for three campaigns and it looks like in the end I am not going to participate in any of them. I apologize to campaign leaders for this.

Simply the energy isn't there and I am not going to fight this feeling. I guess there is just too much going on outside of my hobby.

Who knows, perhaps things will get better soon.

So for now I bid you farewell and hope to be back here soon.

Over and out...

Dear Martin, I am so sorry to hear about your present situation sir...I hope that all works out well for you, I'm sure it will, and if there is anything that I can do to help, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Take care and God Bless...

Sincerely,
Gunny

Hi Martin,

It's not nice when the 'urge' to do anything relating to modeling is not there. Although I do not ' lose my mojo', I do go through phases where I don't touch a model for weeks. Then I have periods where I can be up all night for days !! I find that if the inspiration is not there, there is no point trying as the results never please me. I have my 'work bench' in the kitchen and I wait untill the bug strikes again and go with the flow. My advice is to keep your modeling stuff ready to hand, in a quiet corner, but not sit down on purpose untill you feel the urge ( stop sniggering at the back). And keep visiting Armorama, as it is great for inspiration.

Good luck

Henk

i know how you feel, i went a little bit without touching a model. i didnt think about it for a while actually, but one day i just decided to pick up my paint and brush, and painted some figures. it'll come back

-shain

It comes and goes here also......
so don't feel so bad......
been through it many times since sailing on the Ark.

I know how you feel marty. Ive had a rut of about 3 weeks now ... maybe more caused by work commitments than lack of "mojo". But Ive over-committed to campaigns as well .... have 4 on the go, and that is adding pressure I dont need. I feel tied. I built tamiyas carro armato M13/40 last weekend OOB and Ive started a vacuform building this weekend and they were fun. No stress at all. I still have no lust to work on any of my campaign items... which means they might not get done on time.
But modelling should be fun and if not ... take a break. The single best thing that works for me, when Im in a rut is to tidy up my modelling area. When its nice and clean and everythings in its place ... taking out a box and inspecting it is actually fun. Try it ... works for me every time!

I have to switch to keep the drive going. I model in 1/160, 1/35, and 1/25 and right now I am in the switching process right now as I am doing an N-Scale building remodeling job, a week ago I was doing a 1/25 El Camino, and a month ago I was working on a 1/35 HEMTT.
I have to do this to keep both the projects fresh and my interest fresh. They all work to make me a better modeler and that's the path I follow.

Halleu!

Cuhail

well i lost my "mojo several times before i watched saving private ryan, that got me back in the mood

We all seem to suffer ‘depression’ in one way or another. With the last ‘loss of mojo’ I just scratchbuilt something and that was it.

I think we all forget from time to time that we are doing this for fun, not as a job.

Whenever the ‘overkill bug’ / depression gets to me, I take one of my ‘to whom it may concern’ models (usually 1/72 scale Airfix or Heller kits) out and just build it warts and all, no finesse at all! Just plonk it together, halfway through and the depression starts lifting. They are ugly, but sanity saviours to me, and great for practicing painting skills on. The last one I built was a Heller Spitfire mk1, damn it’s ugly!

Marty, I was just reading through your “Scratch Building Cobbles and Rubble”, hope you get your ‘mojo’ back soon, as we really need your help!

Friends, thanks for all the words of encouragement. It is true that the modeling drive comes and goes but this time it feels different and it is also taking waaay too long for me to come out of it. I am hanging up my modeling gloves for a little while (I hope ) but that does not mean that I am leaving the hobby. I will still lurk here and there and if anyone needs help and I can be of service, you will hear from me. Hey, if there is one reason why I cannot quit this hobby it's the fact that I have invested too much capital in tools, kits, books, etc to just walk away. Building models is a passion and that's why I am upset with the current state of things. It is not supposed to be like this.

happens to everyone buddy! cheer up! best remedy, time, long but it works.

itl come back, its like a dog

Frank

Hello Marty, I wounldn't worry about it too much. Something will catch yor eye and inspire you again. I am pretty sure we all go through it. You never know what will rekindle the passion either.. a book, movie, display in a museum, whatever. Hope to hear from you soon.

i have to add to what 19k said
you'll just see some wonderfull tank or plane or watever you liek to model and start drooling about it... then you'l buy it and build it and have a dio done.

Frank

The longest i've ever lost my modelling "mojo" Was for about 2 weeks. All because there were too many steps(uss Yorktown, or something, 3 years ago).

Hope you get better,

Rob

Good luck Martin.

Take your time...we'll be here anytime you feel like popping in for a chat.

Cheers
Peter
:-)

Hey there Marty,

Having been through this before, I know how you feel. Don't force it, when it's time for you to return to the light you will find your way back.

Best wishes

Tarok

Marty, it happens to us all. Chum up with a friend and if I can be of assistance, the next time that you're going to be in Marlborough, let me know, bring your 'kit' along and come on over. It is great to get a 'kick in the pants' every once in awhile to get you going again.

My last 'kick in the pants' session.... I am due for another and I hope that we have a bunch more before he PCS's to Ft. Knox in December....

Hey Marty theres a long winter coming,hurry back gonna miss your articles:-H

Don't push the issue or try to "make" yourself finish a project. Take your time, the urge will return. Until then, enjoy some quality free time.


Patrick