Bumped along the bench

[DaddyO]

I promised my daughter that I'd post these here and think this is probably teh best forum, but feel free to move them if required moderators

Grace decided to join me this afternoon so I dug out a figure from the box of no return which was primed for her to have a go at. Tommy's War 'nurse'. She'll tell you that it's not finished yet, but she was pleased with progress so far . . .

When that was put aside a book of card models appeared and in a short while a Kingfisher joined the nurse (well it sat on the table lamp ready to drop off and frighten the wotsit out of me when I'm painting an eye or something equally precise

Anyone else finding they are getting interest from other family members?
Stay safe folks
Paul

 

[Henkm]

I tried to interest my son (13 yo) in trying out a game with miniatures. He mumbled something about pre-tech era and scuffled along with a youtube-playing phone pressed to his ear. The odd thing is that on YT he's only interested in game consoles from the 80's. Moral of the story: consider yourself lucky with interest from your daughter. And the nurse looks promising, though seeing how one-footed she is, she might be better paired with a stork?

 

[Mirofsoft]

Some years ago my grandson ( he was 16 at that time ) asked me how fun it was to play D&D ( I played that game almost since day 1 in 1974 ), he came with 4 friends and we played 6 hours in a row . They continue to come for further adventures when they can, they are now 21 years old, all at University 3rd year
And yes they play on consoles, computers, read books ( a lot ), make sport, some are responsible in Scout association, don't drink with exageration, don't smoke, date every girl they can, goes to movies, plays table game and and ... were we like that ? I was, except there was no computers at that time but instead I played electric guitar, build my own amplifier ( with lot of help from my father ) and I thought there was not enough time in a day .
I showed him and his friends, also, how to paint their miniatures for Warhammer, the quick way because painting was only accessory to the game .
Looking back, perhaps I'm a bit dissapointed they didn't swallow the hook and his bait in figurines painting but proud of them .

 

[DaddyO]

Thanks for sharing both.
(My daughter is now 13 by the way) I've always had scalpels and tools around so I made sure that she knew how to handle them safely at a very young age. Although she'll often accompany me to shows and the competitions she's not really interested in 'modelling' per say, but I've always been okay with that; if she wants to try something I'm happy to let her and if it develops I'll support her, but if not that's also fine.
We also go bouldering together which is something that we both enjoy doing and we can climb alongside each other on different routes enjoying each others company without any pressure. (Great sport, by the way, if anyone fancies a go. It can be competitive, but we set ourselves our own challenges and take pleasure when a difficult move is done smoothly or a problem is solved so it's not always about getting to the top)

Stay safe folks
Paul

 

[Warren SMITH]

It was my father who introduced me to this amazing hobby.. Airfix, 1/32 plastic soldiers, timpo knights, 1/72 planes then the Airfix 54mm range, which I still thank are amazing... I was hooked but I tried with my kids and nothing... no patience... play stations and the like... They are now both all grown up. They humour me when I see them.. I dont try to show them my latest buy or finished build.
It is sad that all the things I have collected over all these years.. Wont be past on.. But at the end of the day.. This is my time.. Ive enjoyed collecting painting and playing with what I have over the years and to me thats what matters...
For those of you that can pass on your knowledge and grey army congrats..

Smithy

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Great to see this thread and well done that young lady ...hope your learning from her ...lol

I take it she's interested in nursing ? ....like what she's done and the kingfisher looks good

"Bouldering" ....is that like playing with large marbles .....or are you free climbing ?

Happy benchtime to you both

Stay safe

Nap

 

[DaddyO]

Hi Paul

Great to see this thread and well done that young lady ...hope your learning from her ...lol

I take it she's interested in nursing ? ....like what she's done and the kingfisher looks good

"Bouldering" ....is that like playing with large marbles .....or are you free climbing ?

Happy benchtime to you both

Stay safe

Nap

She's teaching me lot's of stuff K (mainly because of the home learning since it's many a moon since I did any maths etc.)
The nurse was the only figure I had primed and ready to slap some paint on. I thought if she wanted to paint all the faff that goes on beforehand, cleaning seams, pinning, gluing, priming etc might be a bit borning so I looked about till I'd found something that she could squeeze some paint out and start straight away . . .

Bouldering - I guess it is like playing with giant marbles; at least trying to climb up 'em (Yep it's free climbing mate, only with crash mats)

It was my father who introduced me to this amazing hobby. This is my time.. I've enjoyed collecting painting and playing with what I have over the years and to me that's what matters...
Smithy

Funnily enough (or not perhaps) my dad also started me on the modelling track with stories of control line models in the RAF. I started, as most, with the usual Airfix, Tamiya tanks etc, but eventually got bored of them just sitting there and not doing anything so I started C/L and we both joined a local club to fly with after many years I moved into Freeflight models and dad cam along to help with timekeeping and general support. He passed away several years ago about the same time that flying sites became more difficult to find and with Grace very young I wanted something to fit in with family life a bit more rather than disappear from dawn till after dark on comp days. Playing around on t'internet I came across this site and after lurking for a while dug out an old figure to have a go with and he presto I was hooked

I've got to say that having a resource like this available and with all the information on the computer now easily accessible it is a completely different hobby. The image of the lonely figure beavering away for months to emerge occasionally to take his latest creation to a show or display on the shelf for family is a distant memory (and much better for that) Here you feel part of a community of like minded souls who understand the same problems and trials you might go through to bring a model to completion in a way that the casual viewer will never 'get' (Sorry came over all philosophical for a moment there)
Anyway long live Planet Figure and all who sail with her

Stay safe folks
Paul