05-10-2010, 11:55 AM
Kevin,
Hang in there! If you aren't already, you should be planting a garden or some sort of crop to offset food costs, get outside in the fresh air, and get the satisfying feeling of growing something yourself. It's a terribly liberating feeling that costs about as much as a pack of seeds.
Now, back on topic, painting the landscape makes a real difference! Nice to see progress.
Don't despair. In my final year at seminary I started my timesaver layout and began collecting a few kits at train shows. I already had some stocked up from my time as an intern in SoCal, when I was part of a modular club. Between sem and the first call, we lived in my wife's old bedroom. But in the spare room, I had a tiny little desk (plus the kitchen table, occasionally) and when I think back to those few months it boggles my mind to think I actually got any modeling done.
I was seriously living with a stress that eventually became full blown depression, but thank heaven I had set aside a plastic tub full of tools, paint, and a few kits. I also renewed ties with the club I had been a part of before we had to move, and those acquaintences were good support. In those few short months I managed to build several pieces of (craftsman kit) rolling stock, a couple structures, and a prize-winning diorama.
You are a talented modeler and I'm glad you're here at The Gauge to share your work and spur on the rest of us. Don't give up!
Galen
Hang in there! If you aren't already, you should be planting a garden or some sort of crop to offset food costs, get outside in the fresh air, and get the satisfying feeling of growing something yourself. It's a terribly liberating feeling that costs about as much as a pack of seeds.
Now, back on topic, painting the landscape makes a real difference! Nice to see progress.
Don't despair. In my final year at seminary I started my timesaver layout and began collecting a few kits at train shows. I already had some stocked up from my time as an intern in SoCal, when I was part of a modular club. Between sem and the first call, we lived in my wife's old bedroom. But in the spare room, I had a tiny little desk (plus the kitchen table, occasionally) and when I think back to those few months it boggles my mind to think I actually got any modeling done.
I was seriously living with a stress that eventually became full blown depression, but thank heaven I had set aside a plastic tub full of tools, paint, and a few kits. I also renewed ties with the club I had been a part of before we had to move, and those acquaintences were good support. In those few short months I managed to build several pieces of (craftsman kit) rolling stock, a couple structures, and a prize-winning diorama.
You are a talented modeler and I'm glad you're here at The Gauge to share your work and spur on the rest of us. Don't give up!
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!