I got Da 'Buildin Blues'- How did YOU get outta the slump?

[bgold]

A lot of it is just plain being lazy, it's a lot easier to do nothing than go to the garage and "play" with your airplanes. I just got over this, I think, and I had to force myself out there but once I got there and started it was fun. Cleaning the area first is great advice and doing just a little each day is exactly what I did, I just didn't realize it was an organized recovery method. Mostly it's just self discipline of which I have almost zero. Remember it's fun.
Bill

[Bob]

1. Pick one plane and plan to bring it to Joe Nall, that way you have a time that it must be ready.
2. Start a build thread, it will keep you going.

[crash-n-burn]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Pickle
	Great response man, I can sure relate to the clutter feeling when I am trying to get into some serious building. I have just recently cleard off the bench for that 'fresh run' feeling of a clean work area.

A clean slate is a good place to start just finish 1 plane and huck it. Dont forget the AFC / NFC championships are on TV today, maybe drag a TV into the work room toss back a cold one watch the game and "work" on a plane.

SleepyC , do you own a Shamwow ?

[JoeAirPort]

I was just talking to my girlfriend about this last night. If I just force myself to the basement and start doing something then I'm ok. Once I get going, I get momentum. Then it sucks when I'm all out of time.

BTW, I could never have that many projects. I'm down to having only two planes: One EF 88" Extra that's flying just fine and an EF 88" Yak that's about half way done. I also have a three year old Shockflyer that's got more glue than foam. Hardly ever fly that. That's it.

[MikeC3D]

Wow...IMO you guys have way too many projects overflowing, for me anyway. I only have 1 plane flying at a time, little to no maintenance on just one. I know what you mean though, years ago I was into 1/8th scale buggy racing, and i had it bad, 7-8 buggies all over the place to build/maintane parts for weeks strung out all over, dozens of lexan bodies, airbrush setup for painting bodies for myself and others, its ALL i did. Then the racing/competition thing got to me and I lost all interest practically overnight...burned out. Then I started flying planes and because I enjoy it more than any other hobby I have done, I swore I would never compete at it, just fly for the enjoyment/relaxation. I never have more than one thing going at a time other than helping bud's out, and I think about stuff all of the time. I want to do lots of things but always tell myself, when the time comes and i need a new plane. I dont take on any more than I want to, because I know when stuff stacks up, it never gets done. I keep interested this way, but thats just me. Do whatever works for you, and I'll build 2 of your planes for you in trade for the 46% Ulti....

MikeC

[gareth.ky]

Another thing I realized I started doing that seems to help me. Every time I get something done I clean the shop up. Even if i put up the tools i will need for the next thing. Having a clean shop helps me focus, find things and feel less frustrated. Works like magic.

[heligrom]

I'll agree with what Sleepy said, and to be honest thats just exactly what i've been doing for my most recent build.

i took it one step at a time: hinge this one night, do one or two servo installs the next and to be honest, all i have left to do (after two weeks of these kinda things) is mount the motor and finish up 3 more linkages. it went by really fast and i got past the whole "but i dont wanna do this stupid electronics setup garbage" stage pretty quickly

[zx32tt]

Bring them to me! Will build / repair planes for food. I'm outta work, love to build, & have the time. I'm serious.
zx32tt
Locust NC

[Ed Hornbuckle]

Just go on a Meth binge for four days. You have everything done in record time. Downside is you may lose a few teeth...

[66stang]

Mr. pickle. do what I did. First clean the shop, then do a build for the Flying Giants. It's been fun and it kept me going when the guys would ask questions and want asnwers!