A year in review – 2017
Hi everyone!
As I build mostly in 1:72 and sometimes OOB, I’ve had quite a good output in the previous years, not falling below 1 model per month. Well, 2017 proved to be slightly different.
I’ve started my approach procedural air traffic controller training in December last year, which ended in April. In the meantime, I’ve been taking care of my wife who was carrying our little baby to this world and in early August I finally became a proud dad. And as this was not enough, I was working on another 1:1 project – building up a new apartment almost from scratch with a deadline before baby’s birth. Fatherhood also takes up some time as a lot of you probably know and here I am – with a mere 3 model year.
First finished was HobbyBoss 1:72(ish) Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA, with which I wanted to make my life miserable and went to correct many errors of the kit and modifying it to the current 5th prototype configuration. The second one was Eduard’s 1:48 MiG-21, made as a commission build for a friend, who did me quite a lot of favors in this past year. And last but not least, Modelsvit’s 1:72 Sukhoi Su-17M3 – excellent model of this iconic ground pounder in exotic markings of Azerbaijani Air Force, which you could admire a few weeks ago.
Hope that 2018 will be more peaceful for me and a little more productive – modelling wise 🙂
I hope the Gods will bless you and happy Yuletide to everyone!
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Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on December 21, 2017
Sebastijan, lovely selection of WarPac iron! Love that Sukhoi, one I’d never see in those markings or color scheme. Well done! Greetings of the Season, and a prosperous and Happy New Year!
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Bernard and wish you the same!
Allan J Withers said on December 21, 2017
Nicely done Sebastijan, merry Christmas.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Allan! All the best to you!
Craig Abrahamson said on December 21, 2017
Beautiful builds, one and all….(and to all a good night) – Merry Christmas.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Craig! Happy holidays to you, too!
Anthony Conway said on December 22, 2017
Great looking builds Sebastijan. Amazed you managed three. All the best.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Anthony! Yeah, reflecting back on the achievements of this year, I am very happy with the result! All the best to you, too.
Greg Kittinger said on December 22, 2017
I know the feeling Sebastijan – 6 kids (2 still at home) and 7 grandkids later, it is sometimes tough to find time between the “honey do” lists and kid-driven events to sniff a little glue! Nice work though – I remember them all.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Greg! Not there yet, but I know the little girl will “interfere” with my modelling more and more with time, but I enjoy every bit of it.
Ulf Lundberg said on December 22, 2017
Nice clean builds and neat paint jobs.
Hat off!
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Ulf!
Jeff Bailey said on December 22, 2017
Beautifully done, Sebastijan!
First, congratulations on your new baby! There’s no better job than taking care of your kids and family. You can now pass on your multitude of modelling skills to your child, and you have MANY great talents to pass on, as can be seen by your beautiful replicas..
Second … or last – but certainly not least, Merry Christmas to you and yours and have a very happy and prosperous New Year!
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Jeff! We’ll see if she’ll show any interest in daddy’s hobby, but I at least hope, I’ll spark interest with the elements of it like being accurate, painting and being resourceful.
Happy holidays to you and your family as well!
Michel Verschuere said on December 22, 2017
Very nice Sebastijan and congrats to mum and dad to the newborn daughter! I’m sure next year will bring more time, remember young childrens’ love to their parents is unconditional and a great wonder of life worth enjoying full degree.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Michel! Those feelings, when I send her an “air-kiss” from a distance and she immediately rewards me with a joyous smile are indescribable! So yeah, I’ve decided to go with the flow and even more enjoy the life as it is – even if it means a few less models completed.
Louis Gardner said on December 22, 2017
Congrats on the new family addition, and wishing you all a joyous and prosperous New Year.
Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing these works of art with us. I really enjoyed looking at them.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 23, 2017
Thank you, Louis! Wish you and your family all the best!
George Williams said on December 25, 2017
Sounds to me like you had a fantastic year, Sebastijan, many congratulations on all of your achievements.
Sebastijan Videc said on December 25, 2017
Thank you very much, George! All the best to you and your family!