Event Coverage I think I'm getting numb to the hobby

55blacktie · Aug 4, 2022

Roothawg said: ↑

Just got back from the NSRA SW Nats today.

I have to say that Solomon was right, "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."

My wife and I walked the fairgrounds all day and was pretty much uninspired. I have tried to put my finger on what it was that was gnawing at me. Something was wrong. I saw 800+ cars and took pics of 2.

They were all nice cars, with all of the checkboxes checked. They just all wreaked of the lack of originality. They all had nice paint, chrome engine pieces, nice interior etc. But they looked like 1-800 cars. Don't get me wrong, I understand why a guy would go this route, just due to convenience, but man they had no soul. My wife even commented on it.

I think this is what drew me towards the traditional car genre back in the early 90's.
I saw so many chrome pieces on engines, it made me rethink my approach towards my next build. More detailed, painted pieces with a splash of chrome.

I don't know if it's just me, but I think the lack of innovation will be the downfall of the hobby.

Sorry for the diatribe, I'm just kinda bummed. I need some inspiration. Hoping the Gathering at the Roc will be the ticket.
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Either my butt is numb, or my wallet is empty.

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