When tweezers try to get the better of you
Over on the Scale Modelers Critique Group (SMCG) on Facebook, one of my favorite spots on the web, a conversation came up about getting older, hands getting shakier, and how demotivating that can be. As Jeff posted: Despite being only 51, my hands regularly get the shakes. I've been building the Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire, and after shooting a part off into the ether this morning I just want to get a win. I replied with many words and figured I'd share that ramble as a blog post. Here's what I told Jeff: 1. Getting older SUCKS. I find myself having to compensate for eyes and hands more than ever before as I rush up on 50 in September. 2. No matter your skills, there are good modeling days and bad. Last night, I sat down at the bench to decompress a tough week and immediately dropped a (large) resin part and [...]