Hi Folks, I've noticed in the last few years my eyesite and stability of my hands aren't what they used to. The fine details take more time, though I find my skill level, knowledge and confidence more than makes up for it now. I see there is going to be a time when my modeling skills won't make up for my physical deteriation. Other modelers have mentioned it in passing. I figure "right now" is my golden age of skill level. So far I've been trying different lighting and magnifiers. I also try to rest my hands on something solid so that they are more stable. (less coffee could help too) Anybody have any other ideas to keep the skill level up? [ 28 May 2002, 17:16: Message edited by: ByronV ]
Byron, I just now saw your request. I have the "shakes" and have found it is not as bad when I first wake up and before I start a lot of activity. When the shaking starts, if I stop and rest awhile, then slowly start again, I can work longer, even though most jobs are now an all day thing, that used to be only a few minutes. I do my best work at night when I am alone and not feeling guilty about concentrating on only the job at hand.
I've had nerve damage due to a neck injury. So my left arm is weaker than it once was. An it gets tremors. That hand will shake. I've found ways to adapt. A new tool. Bracing the hand. Watash is right that projects do take longer to accomplish. But I'll not let go of my hobby!!! No way!!! BoxcabE50
If you can't beat em, join em I say! I consume massive amounts of caffiene and by 3 in the morning (when i do most of my model work) I'm usually ahving tremors from the afternoons gallon of pepsi. I find that to be the perfect time to do decaling as the shaking helps me "viabrate" the decals into place. I have a hard time making such small movements normally, but with enough caffiene, all those letters come out straight. ( I hate it when i have gay letters )
