What about Plastic Modeling as a great hobby ?
1. Each model kit part is numbered in order to simplify the steps. It is advisable to read the instructions first and then sort the parts accordingly:
Many mistakes in life we made, many oppurtunities we missed, and many true friends or partners we lost, are mainly due to the facts that we are not clear how our actions will lead our life to. We tend to jump to the conclusion, without understanding the real picture. Only if we did listen mindfully, plan, study and research harder on the matters, perhaps our life can be a lot easier.
2. Separate the parts from the sprue using a hobby knife. A file for deburring the parts is ideal. These tools, together with the paints and cement or glue are not included:
Many young men fail to excel themselves and the excuse given mainly is that they were not given enough opportunities or the necesssary tools. We must understand that the oppurtunities will not just fall from the sky. Like chickens, you need to do a lot of scratching to get the worms.
3. Rubber bands, adhesive tape and clothes pegs are all suitable for holding the glued parts together:
There are times we alone cannot solve the problem we are facing, it is time to get some back up. The healthy and strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he's got a abscess on his knee or in his soul.
4. Small parts are best painted before being removed from the frame or glued:
Never underestimate a small snake, as it may be poisonous enough to get us killed. Many big issues are caused by small issues that we tend to overlook, over the time, things just accumulated and blew out of portion.
5. Allow the paint to dry before continuing with the assembly:
Seldom a model is completed in a day. Rome was not built in one day. Many friends mentioned they do not have the patient to assemble or complete the kits. They are not wrong, basically they do not find the hobby interesting. But if you do not find Life interesting, then you may have to suffer living in this world. The same applies to the job you are working. Find some works that interested you and you will never have to work anymore in your life.
6. Painting the Models:
Some modelers hate to paint the models. Again, Plastic Modeling is a hobby, one should not be judged by the way they enjoy their hobby, as long as no harm is caused. Even the instructions never state the models must be painted. But if you are living in the world of only black and white, and are given the opportunity to paint the world with colors, will you take it ?
Regards,
PY, Loh.
March 23rd, 2003.
