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Posted By: ninjatoes

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
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So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Although sometimes I can enjoy very complex models, I usually like models that don't take so long to complete (because there are so many more models that I'd like to make too! ;o)

But what about *you*?


Posted By: WC

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 397
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

I chose casual, but when I find a model I like, I go at it hardcore. I recently spent 80-100 hours building a model and the rest of my life suffered while I did it. :D

As for which I prefer, I like big (like 2 ft tall), beautiful models, but without too many crazy details.


Posted By: Didier Bretin

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 391
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

I agree so little time. I like looking at complex building and would be happy to make them, but it's not easy to have enough time. So I build model which make sense for me the moment I see it. For example, I make papercraft for Halloween or for Christmas.


Posted By: ninjatoes

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 387
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Ah, then you will be making another one soon? ;o)

For most people, papercraft is just a hobby after all, and it can be very time consuming, so it can often be difficult to find the time (without it destroying your life... ;o)

Luckily, if you keep your work safe, you can just leave it alone for as long as you like, and pick it up again later. ;o)

Although I do pretty much spend almost every day doing *some* papercrafting (even if it's only a few parts ;o) I always like to make many different models, so I don't usually have 80-100 hours to build only one of them, even though like you I'd like to sometimes, if I had more time... ;o)


Posted By: Didier Bretin

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 384
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

You are right ninjatoes, I try to make a little crafting every day. Sometimes, I papercraft on the sofa listening to TV (and sometimes looking at :)). Sometimes I talk to my family and in the same time I build a piece or two.


Posted By: Llamadragon

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 379
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Last year, I was papercrafting constantly- so constantly, that I think I may have gotten upwards of 70 models done in the entire school year. However, this year my workload has greatly increased, and I think I just went a month before I found time to even touch a papercraft. So I may have gone from nearly hardcore (I never build any of the super large models) to casual-serious, because I am always finding more models I want to build, but I no longer have the time for them. But I think it's just as a hobby this year as last year.


Posted By: Kupo

Posted On: Dec 14, 2010
Views: 375
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

I have to say casual, I guess. :/ I really enjoy papercraft, and I try to do it whenever I can, but my prefered workspace is right by my laptop, and I get distracted easily. Also, I've got a ton more homework to do, so I can never find too much time, though I try to devote at least 5 minutes a day to building a model. On breaks and weekends, though, I can usually get a lot done, which makes me happy. So, I guess I'm casual on weekdays, and serious on weekends. :P And I usually prefer to build models with 6 or less, due to the amounts of paper and time I have.


Posted By: ninjatoes

Posted On: Dec 15, 2010
Views: 368
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Sounds like most people dont have the time to do quite as much papercrafting as they'd like...! ;o)


Posted By: Jouzu

Posted On: Dec 17, 2010
Views: 350
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

I chose "diehard builder", because it had the words "only the most complex ones" in it.

I dont like to build models that are easy like cubecrafts or so...

Although i don't spend all of my time with papercrafts^^...

All in all it is something in between serious builder and diehard builder!


Posted By: ninjatoes

Posted On: Dec 18, 2010
Views: 344
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

I think anyone that makes not one but two lifesized Final Fantasy characters out of paper qualifies as a "diehard builder"! ;o)


Posted By: Jouzu

Posted On: Dec 19, 2010
Views: 337
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Yuna is only 1 meter :P


Posted By: ninjatoes

Posted On: Dec 20, 2010
Views: 332
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Haha whoops, 1 m is definately not life-sized, no... ;o)

But it's still pretty big, and you definately put in *a lot* of time and effort, so to me, you're still a diehard papercraft builder! ;o)


Posted By: Jouzu

Posted On: Jan 2, 2011
Views: 316
RE: So many ideas, so little time... ;o)

Thanks, i sometimes need that kind of feedback to keep on :)