Building Kits to get away from Life Events

[OldManModeler]

So, lately, my better half and I have had some disputes. It's always about money. So, I retreat to my shop and build plastic kits or work on the tractor or Jeeps... or cut firewood... yada yada. There is always maintenance to do on the vehicles and equipment. Or parts to add to the current plastic model build. Escapism.

Let's hear about why, and when, you build kits. Is it to escape. To win awards. To complete a passion. A pastime. A genuine hobby. I am curious to see if I am alone in the escape and pastime part.

My relationship with my wife is great, but hiccups happen. This helped a lot:



Be well. Model on.

Eric

 

[MJY65]

I build airplanes to maintain my connection to aviation. I have a pilot's license, and once owned a Cirrus SR22. I realized I was too busy at my practice and sold the plane before I had an accident and killed myself. Now that I'm retired (60), I feel like I'm too old to get back into it.

 

[OldManModeler]

I build airplanes to maintain my connection to aviation. I have a pilot's license, and once owned a Cirrus SR22. I realized I was too busy at my practice and sold the plane before I had an accident and killed myself. Now that I'm retired (60), I feel like I'm too old to get back into it.

I am not a pilot. But I have friend who flies commercially. He currently flies helicopters for a touring company. He used to fly stunt biplanes at airshows. Lately, he tells me how about one of his pilot friends die a year due to prang.

 

[MJY65]

Those two (along with pipeline and Ag flying) are definitely at the high end of the accident spectrum.

 

[OldManModeler]

Those two (along with pipeline and Ag flying) are definitely at the high end of the accident spectrum.

My friend wants out, but the money is real good. Too good.