Deep Thoughts: More Thoughts On Modeling Without Fear

[@FinsburyPhil]

When I got back into the hobby about 18 months ago after a gap of 40 years, I spent hundreds of hours looking at KZbin videos, buying the 'right' tools, buying kits that I really wanted to build - but not actually building anything! It was your advice to just get out there and start building that kicked me off - you can't improve unless you start putting plastic together and paint it. I was too concerned about doing it right, but of course you have to make mistakes to learn and grow in the hobby (with just about anything in life in fact). So, thank you for that Jon.

[@JonBius]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that - it really encourages me to keep doing what I do. I always enjoy knowing the videos are useful, even if they're not seen by a lot of people. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@bradleyjones5932]

did the same, then realised building is learning, not building= not learning, it's one thing to see and hear how something is done, it's another to actually do it. 👍👍

[@JonBius]

@@bradleyjones5932 That is so well put! It is a really simple formula when you get down to it. Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@JonBius]

@@bradleyjones5932 Would you mind if I quoted you in a video? That sparked an idea. I can quote it with or without sharing your name of course - whatever you prefer.

[@bradleyjones5932]

@@JonBius , not at all, go for it, love your vids, keep up the great work , always, get inspired by your vids.

[@scottgmaclean]

I started model making just a few months ago. Your channel has been an inspiration… every time I get frustrated I recall your advice: “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.” It’s helped so much! Thanks Jon

[@JonBius]

That is so great to hear! It is always encouraging to me knowing that the videos are helpful for fellow modelers. Keep pursuing the fun! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@donoleksa4257]

Hi Jon, I discovered your videos about a month ago and I have learned so much about weathering from you. You have a very great way of talking and teaching your techniques and process! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us beginners and encouraging us to keep trying!

[@JonBius]

Hi Don! Thanks so much for your kind words, and I am so happy to know the videos have been helpful. That is always an encouragement for me. Thank you again, and thanks for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

[@Mr._Gunpla]

I’ve probably watched this whole video like 5 or 6 times over the last couple of months. Words I always need to remind myself of. Thanks Jon.

[@JonBius]

I'm so glad it's useful for you! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

[@LouisKowolowski]

Sometimes these things are obvious, sometimes they’re not. It’s still good to be reminded that it’s ok to do things that don’t work out perfectly, we need to try more than once, not everybody on the internet is an expert, ask questions, and if we don’t know the answer, we need to experiment to find out. One of the downsides of having so much information at our fingertips all the time is we get the silly idea in our head that we can only do things that have been done successfully by somebody. In reality, we learn by experimenting, even if sometimes it’s frustrating. Lots of times we learn more than we’d planned. The struggle at the end is really about not forgetting all the lessons we learn along the way. Thank you for the reminders.

[@JonBius]

"One of the downsides of having so much information at our fingertips all the time is we get the silly idea in our head that we can only do things that have been done successfully by somebody. " That is so much a "nailed it" statement. Well put! Thanks for your kind words, and for watching and commenting!

[@double_0_jake263]

Thanks Jon. Your Deep Thoughts videos are my favorite!

[@JonBius]

Awesome, thank you! I am grateful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ShutterAce]

Hey John, preach it! I didn't know better I would have sworn I was listening to myself. 100% on board my friend. Thanks for being you!🎉

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@21EpicFail]

These deep thought videos and other more idea oriented rant videos are my favorite to listen to in the background with modeling myself! Please do more "rant" videos!!!! Cheers!

[@JonBius]

Glad you like them! And don't worry - there are more planned. :D Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@timmachin5627]

Ahh mate I just found your channel yesterday and you’ve just given me a kick up the arse to seek out both hobby and career challenges. Love your approach to hobbying (and life) and your knowledge is invaluable (learning that Tamiya goes down nice and flat and has quite different properties to normal acrylics!). Cheers mate well done.

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and I'm so happy to know the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy day to you!

[@RESlusher]

Great video, Jon! The ghosts of a thousand generations of rivet counters are going to haunt your dreams now! Just so ya know! I get as much out of your deep thought videos as I do from your modeling projects! Thanks for doing what you're doing for the hobby!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for such kind words! I am always happy to know the videos are helpful for people. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dvdhobby3213]

fantastic video... You're a "deep Thoughts and big soul" person , I like very much all the things you've said !

[@JonBius]

I appreciate that! And I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting - happy day to you friend!

[@dankujcreations]

30:10 10% gang here 🤣. I came here from your gundam carrier diorama and really enjoyed that series! These type of discussion videos are always good for perspective and growth. It's easy to get caught up in comparisons and strangers on the internet telling you how you are enjoying yourself incorrectly lol. Unless you are doing it for a living just do your thing, have fun and try different things. Social media can be awesome, but it can also be exhausting and kind of toxic at times lol. It's always something to work on, but competing with yourself instead of others has really helped me in hobbying and life in general haha. I'm in my hobby painting phase at the moment, so looking forward to watching some of your other videos :D. Thanks for the video!

[@JonBius]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching my other videos. Thank you for watching and commenting - happy day to you friend!

[@joshuamurphy4928]

Good thoughts. I think what drives me in modeling is always doing something I haven't done before. Some new build technique, adding on something that didn't come in the box, trying a new painting technique, new weathering product. I've never been one where I felt I have to perfect something or be the best at it, but I want to know enough to be able to do it.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! All very good points. Happy day to you!

[@jhoodfysh]

Very interesting presentation Jon, thank you very much for this "Deep Thought", it was useful to me. I always appreciate your in depth analysis of issues in our hobby. With your generous help I am gaining a lot of data points. Again, thank you very much for helping make the hobby fun for me. Hey hey to you too!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much John! I'm glad you found it useful! Happy day to you friend.

[@DutchDaveModels]

Was browsing on your channel as I’m doing an At-St for streaking effects. Nice insights on the modeling hobby and progress that can be achieved, greetz DutchDave ✨👍✨

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! And that is a great build - enjoy that. Happy day to you friend!

[@Tochir0]

Love the return of deep thoughts, and of course the beard

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much, and I'm glad you like them. There will be more to come! :) Happy day to you!

[@willchin2152]

This video is so good! Thanks brother! Hope you are well!

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much brother! We are well. I pray you and yours are as well. Happy new Year!

[@willchin2152]

@JonBius Happy New year to you and your family!

[@simonCX]

Great listening to your thoughts. It helped me reset my mojo this evening.

[@JonBius]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Akiosama1009]

Hey. 😂. Always great to see a Deep Thoughts video. A lot of this one hits home. As I’m about to try painting up some Tyranids for the first time in a long time (I apparently traumatized myself with a really bad color scheme the last time Hormugants were new - that’s how long it’s been) I’m looking forward to trying out some new techniques. I’m trying stuff from Angel Giraldez’s books and videos so I’m not setting a low bar for myself, but I’m excited to be trying. Thanks for all the words of encouragement and keep up the great videos! 😊 Also, thanks for the other artist recommendations - finally sat down and checked out Juan Hidalgo, Duncan Rhodes, and Squidmar. Getting a lot more perspectives on what’s out there!

[@JonBius]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@bradleyjones5932]

purchased an old Monogram snaptight truck kit that was on sale, for cheap that i use as a test piece for anything i have not tried before, just so i can get the prosses down , not to get the outcome perfect, but just to learn the prosses, then i go straight to the model i am building and try it on that , not expecting it to be perfect but to learn.

[@JonBius]

That is a great method! And you can use that model over and over. Very cool! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SCALEBENCHplasticmodels]

Hi Jon... thanks for this video... I really enjoyed how you put things in the right order and I can totally agree and follow your words! I came across this video by chance... funnily enough, today I had one of those moments where the voice in my head said... come on, Markus, just leave it... it won't work with your model building... find one other hobby... what can I say, the voice is gone now... thanks a lot buddy... I hope you are well and by the way ... I had no problem following this video to the end! ... very well done 😊👍 a big hug and happy modeling, cheers Markus

[@JonBius]

That's so awesome to hear - thank you for letting me know! It's always a great encouragement to me to know that the videos I do help others in their enjoyment of the hobby. Keep at it, focus on the fun, and enjoy it your way! Thanks for wathcing and commenting!

[@mrktim]

Enjoyed this talk.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much - I am glad you enjoyed it! Happy day to you!

[@TheRealHawkeye]

You're a cool guy Jon.

[@JonBius]

Aw shucks... :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@darksheepvids]

Thanks for the video good advice wish more people got to hear . On a side note any recommendations for videos or books on face painting I am about to start learning this .

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much! Check out miniature painters - Sorastro, Duncan Rhodes, etc., on KZbin. They have many videos that cover painting faces. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@derricklung]

Forget if you mentioned it once or someone else, but another good place to trial new techniques are areas that are barely visible or unseen areas of a model kit such inner frame, bottom of feet, undercarriage, etc

[@JonBius]

Yeah! The hidden areas are a great place to test stuff. My rule of thumb if you're looking at my work is "never look at the bottom!" 🤣 Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@PICAREIMON]

Have a great day, I wach you from Mexico and I found your videos very useful specially this one a lot of reflection, thanks for that 😎👍👍🙋‍♂️

[@JonBius]

Awesome, thank you! I am so glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy day to you friend!

[@gustavofring5362]

This was good! Thank you!

[@JonBius]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@Grifftrogg]

Your PoP Tee has lasted far better than mine has. I have it on now and it's a few shades lighter and all but a few specs of print are left on it, lol.

[@JonBius]

Yeah, it's still going strong! Although there are some paint stains further down... :)

[@germaN87AC]

Happy New Year Jon

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much Jimmy - same to you!

[@patmcgrath6400]

Thanks Jon, just reminded me to take my blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes medication 😊

[@JonBius]

I am right there with you! Have to keep up with it don't we? :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fr.dn.raphaelshelton8899]

Jon, your point on failures reminds me of this quote from Thomas Edison: ""I have not failed. I've just found ten thousand ways [to make a light bulb] that won't work."

[@JonBius]

Yep! :D Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fr.dn.raphaelshelton8899]

I should have waited a few more minutes before commenting. LOL😆

[@JonBius]

@@fr.dn.raphaelshelton8899 😉I wasn't gonna say anything... 😂

[@germaN87AC]

I think there is a Yoda-ism in many of us - “Do or do not. There is no try." And that we are afraid to get out of our comfort zone

[@JonBius]

Yep! That is very true! In Yoda much wisdom there is. :)

[@Inubito]

Fully agree. Don't care what the try hards say.

[@JonBius]

Yep! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@darrenmcguinness2540]

Hi Jon! It’s been awhile. I really appreciate these deep thoughts videos, very thought provoking and a lot of it familiar to me. I have quit commission building and I am just doing my own thing now and enjoying it immensely. Good to see you! Kind regards, Darren @thescalemodelhangar.

[@JonBius]

Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching and commenting! Hope you're doing well. Happy day to you friend~ jb