I was embarrassed to admit I had this hobby

A quick timeline of my experiences growing up since childhood with a hobby that I was embarrassed to admit to people that I had - and what I've learnt since.
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[@agdgdgwngo]

You know, I had a lot of things like this, now I'm older it seems so absurd. I was always into modelling and throughout school I was kind of off/on with it. I was always aware that it wasn't so popular with others and wasn't seen as "cool". Thing is though, the right people will only see it as a part of you something to be celebrated. Any sort of abuse or mockery of anything like that just drove me to be unusual in more ways. I applied it to music, clothing, the books I read, the films I watched, the people I spoke to, I just totally gave up on caring what others think. And it won me a lot of friends, interesting people who also go against the norms. The older you get you realise everyone is like that. I have friends who you'd take for a typical bloke, just into football etc, but he absolutely loves bird watching. My other friend who you'd think from first glance is just into cars collects Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Point is, at school you think there's norms you have to stick to, and you're the only one stands out, but it's all an act, its all fake, people aren't all one dimensional like that.

[@olliewhitham6084]

agreed, said very well

[@roberthill3802]

So who cares as long as it makes you happy you have to think àre the other people happy becuàse you are,one up to you,Rob hill.¡

[@Donity]

I'd love to see you back. Lots of people are here to support you!

[@dinoplays1019]

Agreed with this man ima fan of his content and he is a one of the biggest reasons I understand how to use my brushes!

[@barpfoto]

Craftsmanship is a noble pursuit. It doesn’t matter what size it is. Being able to turn nothing into something is always cool.

[@ivanbuljanvanboelken4676]

Craft is golden

[@sp1tz]

Dam, it’s been a while, three whole years to be exact, I don’t think anyone expected this to be ur last video, and I think many miss you

[@ColeslawWithChicken]

I hope you are okay Owen, even if you did take a break from the hobby im sure we would all like to know

[@bloro2812]

im literally having this problem right now. except i have started telling people and have actually gotten compliments so in my opinion TELL YOUR HOBBIES EVERYONE!

[@quickkits]

I'm so pleased to hear that everyone has been supportive of your hobby!

[@zippy5131]

My good man, I tell everyone and then show them pics on the old phone.. the reaction.. WOW....... Your absolutely right tell everyone..

[@nothisismine]

@@quickkits please let us know if you are still okay?

[@pbeccas]

Scale modelling sounds better than miniature wargaming mate. I’m 49 now and I still don’t tell anyone that I paint thousands of soldiers and play with them every Wednesday night.

[@xp3r670]

no yeah yours is definitely worse

[@sandtable8091]

I'm 59 and I still don't. I even blog it with my mates and it's all anonymous.

[@michaelmorris4]

I use the phrase - "I wear my anorak with pride". I love modelling and prog rock - two very 'uncool' things. With age comes the incredibly liberating freedom of giving less and less of a f@#k what other people think.

[@michaelmorris4]

@@xp3r670 it is not 'worse'. It is just different from scale modelling. #bekind

[@michaelmorris4]

Great video 👍.

[@Donity]

Where'd you go? Always had great and informative tutorials. Would love to have you back again

[@blossoms_tree]

I just bought my first model, and as a female I first kind of felt weird about it but this video made me realise i can instead be proud of making a model. Thank you for this honest video!

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Blossom528, you’d be a dream partner for lots of us guys. It’s a fairly solitary hobby at the best of times. Being able to share the thrills and spills and encourage a partner would make it even more interesting.

[@blossoms_tree]

​@@sirrathersplendid4825 I guess you are right , I would never have thought of that on my own. Thanks for your insight.

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

That's great just out of curiosity what model did you pick?

[@blossoms_tree]

@@AlexBabcock-hw9iz i got a solo türk f-16 revell set, i underestimated it's difficulty but i think i can manage in the end.

[@jeffreypryor4549]

@@blossoms_tree look up Danamagic on Facebook. You might be inspired by her models.

[@Marigold_Tearooms]

I, like I’m sure all others, we miss you buddy. Hope all is well and that you can post again soon. Godspeed

[@play3rggg]

I would like to say something inspirational but I can't think of anything

[@Sam-wb2mp]

Lmao

[@sebcopeman5542]

That’s the most inspirational thing I’ve heard all day

[@abbaszaidi8371]

You’re probably a great listener then

[@Rob_Teh_Builder]

My go-to when I'm feeling blank: "Or, as the Good Reverend would say: Why we are on this particular mission, we'll never know. But I do know, here today, that the Black Knights will emerge victorious once again." - Capt. Jimmy "Raven" Wilder, Independence Day ;)

[@dotdashdotdash]

Owen it takes a lot of courage and bravery to openly film yourself and talk so candidly. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Half of the world doesn't understand the passions of the other half.

[@dotdashdotdash]

Owen can you do a short video to just let us know how you are?

[@RoGar712]

Growing up in the 70's and 80's, scale modeling was well accepted and most of my friends built a model of some sort. Never considered it to be something to be ashamed of.

[@afbaaacfbfcc]

Now kids would rather build models in Minecraft (or whatever) instead of actually building them in real life. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@walkingandadventures6114]

Had no issue at school, but like you it was 1970’s........

[@Nelso5000]

@@afbaaacfbfcc nothing wrong with building things in minecraft, the amount of creative freedom you have in that game can lead you to create some amazing things

[@dominikczako7129]

Hey man! I have been wondering where have you been. I miss your videos. I whould really love to see new videos. Actually you got me into building scale models. Thank you for reading my comment.

[@BDM4972]

I’m 47 and one of the worst things I did was get rid of my Lego collection, which I’d built up since I was child, including my Technics, in a moment of utter madness approx 10yrs ago. I’ve now started buying and making those vintage Lego kits again. Whilst not on the scale of skill you have in your hobby, it’s still relaxing. Enjoy! 👍

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm pleased you're beginning to build up your collection again! It's nice to hear that the video's message can be applied to other hobbies as well :)

[@dimitri2132]

Me too, I chucked out kilos of lego, warhammer 40k and airfix, what a pillock I was. Especially researching the prices on all the old star wars figures (yes i had the og bob fet) still hurts my soul

[@justbuz]

Wow! I’m 63 and retired, but I always struggled with social anxiety when I was younger. At my age, I no longer care about people not accepting me or understanding me, but my wife still has to help me (repeatedly) to overcome my natural introversion. I pushed myself through a long, long career that seemed like it would never end--in spite of it being quite rewarding--and now I'm considering scale modeling as an end-of-life hobby, which is how I stumbled across your channel. I deeply admire what you've done with the channel, and what you're doing for others in videos like this one. Thank you for your kindness and honesty; if there is anything that can restore faith in humanity in today's stupid world, it's people like you.

[@MrSmid888]

Nice one Buz, cheers sir ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (I did my first model in the 80’s as a kid, my last build a few years ago just a bog standard spitfire, but in my 40’s I went to town on the paint detail, great fun, I also suffer from social anxiety, just life, it’s survival) Good luck

[@davidpoulson1294]

I started making Airfix Models when I was about 11or 12. For ages I just made the kits and never painted them. They were then suspended from my bedroom ceiling. As I grew older and discovered girls lm ashamed to say they ended up being burnt in the back garden. I really enjoyed making them and this began a lifelong love of aircraft. About five years ago I started making models again and have really enjoyed it in my retirement. My wife cannot understand my love of model making, but as I explain to her is like doing a puzzle or creating a work of art. It’s really relaxing and if you make a good job of it can be really rewarding. Tanks are easier and I use my airbrush for painting them. I mostly make 1/72 aircraft as they take up less space. I paint these with brushes and find your videos on the subject very helpful. The most frustrating thing about the hobby is that things never ever turn out as you expect them to be. The cockpits are the hardest, and I find it very hard to get them just right. I think your tips are very useful and keep up the good work. Best wishes Grandad David 73. ,

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing you experiences and advice David :)

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

david poulson || Airfix - check. Started at 7 but stopped roughly when I went to uni. Restarted after a hiatus of several decades. Aircraft and ships take up too much space so I now do AFVs in 1/72, mainly for wargaming. Odd that you airbrush your AFVs and brush-paint your aircraft. Most folk do the opposite.

[@maddyg3208]

I think the thing is that as you grow up when you are a boy, you look back on your old self with disdain, especially when you also get interested in girls and being into home-made military toys seems useless, outdated and embarrassing. But then you get to a certain age as an adult, especially when you have a family and spend most of your non-work time at home, and you just think, What the hell, I want to do what interests me.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Maddy G - Never began to “look upon my old self with disdain” - guess I’ve just never grown up, LoL. I made a conscious decision to stop modelling at about 17 because it seemed a pointless waste of time. I even won a prize with one of my models at a major national competition, but somehow that made the hobby seem even more hollow and pointless. However, the hobby led into a lifelong passion for military history, including many years of serious academic research. Several decades on, and I’ve returned to scale modelling, mainly as feeder for my other pastime which is historical wargaming. Like you, I do it simply because I enjoy it, but still feel guilty for wasting my time.

[@braddoyle246]

I’m now 60 and recently retired after 42 years in the military...Grandad David’s story is parallel to mine in most of the details, however, I am focusing on 1/35 AFV and figures and aspiring to make some small dioramas. The hobby is an artistic expression , and balanced with other more active pursuits, is an entirely valid pastime. Through a Facebook group (1/35 model tanks) I’m now in contact with people all over the world who share their work, trials and tribulations, tips and questions... I think this is a marvellous use of social media. Finally, as mr Shakespeare said: to thy own self be true! Enjoy your modelling

[@hansthemodelbuilder]

hey quick kits pllllsssss come back ive learned so many things because of you now plss come back

[@chanchito4401]

Your Cromwell video was very helpful. Hope to see you return soon, when you are ready.

[@Tanubtanu]

For people who's curious he's still alive, he updated a post on Instagram yesterday. But still, that doesn't mean he's coming back to youtube anytime

[@Kopplin382]

Hey Owen, what's up? It's been long since you've not uploaded anything Just to tell you your videos and content are great, I've been missing new vids. Greetings from Chile

[@jdoriginals9223]

A full year and he hasn't uploaded, I do miss him

[@billyredtail]

@@jdoriginals9223 Same here, we didnt have a video for 2 or 3 years. Then he started uploading again, and then he stopped. Again.

[@callumgillies4739]

This is such a reliable video I really feel for him because I know that feeling, people used ask me why I so addicted to planes and when my friends would come into my bedroom and see the selves of planes and tanks I felt a bit embarrassed. But Luckily for me my cousin shares the same hobby so is great to have someone the same age that shares the same interest.

[@quickkits]

I've been there, feeling embarrassed when my friends came around, so I know how you feel. I'm pleased you've got your cousin to build models with - that's really awesome!

[@memoriesofthesecondworldwa4762]

@@quickkits then you need new friends if you feel that way, make friends that are scale modelers.

[@Origamipaper-xf6xs]

Hey Owen, it’s been a year now and we can’t wait to see your latest content. I’m interested to see you build a 1/48 scale model. It would be awesome!

[@Ehhehhehhehhehhehh]

This community needs you back

[@GIP-j9d]

Thank you owen, you are the youtuber who sparked my obsession with this hobby. without you i wouldnt have started in the first place ❤

[@chanchito4401]

Coming back after a couple of years to watch since I am building a 1/72 Sherman Firefly right now. Hopefully we get to see you again soon!!! There must be hundreds if not thousands of people who are here ready to watch if you ever return!

[@hazardtrooper2791]

you should be proud, if someone asks me what my hobby is, i say "scale modelling" and im proud of that. if you ask any other teens my age, what their hobby is, they will probably say sport, video games or nothing. having a hobby that is unique compared to other hobbies is a good thing because it means you're even more interesting than you already are.

[@adamjohnston9230]

You get to an age when you don't care what people think. I've been told I come across as confident but it all comes down to not caring what people think and also being able to identify your faults and work on them. I like scale modeling. Its relaxing and I'm proud of the results. I subscribed and watch your videos for tips and tricks to help me build. You've helped me become more patient and create better models. Thanks for the vid

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and advice Adam, and I'm pleased my videos have been of help to you

[@robinboucherwonderfulflight]

Hi Owen, I hope all is well with you. It would be great to see more building videos by you. Your very talented and a great educator. Thank you

[@supercededman]

Damn, he's one of the very best. So relatable. Great young lad.

[@xonashyy5757]

when people ask me about my hobbies during class or in the yard and i respond with scale models they usually say "oh whats that" or "thats not really a hobbie" model making is so underappreciated in todays society

[@dotdashdotdash]

Today's society is becoming more and more toxic with every passing year.

[@Cziczaki]

"thats not really a hobbie" I wonder what they mean by that XD Maybe real hobby is to drink everynight with friends?

[@goldexperiencerequiem1085]

Ikr

[@goldexperiencerequiem1085]

@@Cziczaki Honestly, I believe that there is no such thing as " that's not really a hobbie." A hobby is something you enjoy doing.

[@genosootaku8649]

They call scale models kids toy BRUH

[@Allessio777]

A parable for everyone...all closets are suffocating...all liberation is exhilarating. People laughed at me because I was different...but I learned to laugh at them because they were all the same!

[@petermathieson5692]

Well put.

[@sandtable8091]

Good for you. Every time I have to show a maintenance person into my back room to get access to the utilities I cringe. But, you'd be surprised how many are actually impressed or admit to the hobby, past or present. Anxiety is not just for the young. I'm 60 this year.

[@iankozlovsky178]

The treatment for my social anxiety was actually when I discovered your channel which introduced me to scale modeling

[@naturalobserver6130]

Just remember, at 20, people worry about what other people think of them. At 40, people don't care what other people think of them. At 60 people realize, other people aren't thinking about them. I'm 67.

[@Tommy_2_Wheels]

This is such an awesome comment

[@joberthalib9951]

Thanks for this. Many kids feel this way during high school and it takes courage and support to overcome ridiculous criticism from the “cool kids”. I’m 56 and have a 12 year old son and 10 year daughter and this video helped me explain that they have the right to define what is cool for themselves.

[@8bit_aviation555]

I’m here to say that you are the only person That made me get into the modelling, your content is great and really detailed and that’s what I liked about it,

[@flying.models1136]

Everytime when people ask me why I build models I'm just saying it's like drawing. But only in 3D

[@yoan_denchev]

Haha I say the same thing

[@goldexperiencerequiem1085]

or painting.

[@matthewjohnson2428]

It's a great way to be creative for people like me who are not artistically creative in the traditional sense. I have the mind of a mechanic, not a musician, so I enjoy the creative problem solving and detail oriented work of trying to replicate something rather than coming up with an idea of what I want to create to "express myself" or whatever phrase people use. I dreaded art class in school, but I love working on models, it takes all the pressure away from being creative in what you make and allows my problem-solving brain to be creative in HOW I do my art by not having to be creative in WHAT I make my art.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Plastic modelling really is quite creative. But when I see those aero modellers who build a plane from balsa-wood, fit a diesel engine to it and then fly it, I see we’re barely scraping the surface of creativity.

[@alexthibodeau979]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 There are honestly endless possibilities with what people can do. I've seen some stunning dioramas and damaged model kits that look just like the real thing. Everyone that tries it brings a different perspective to the table. Don't even get me started on those incredible kitbashes and scratch models and mega modified kits either. Hobbying is one of the most underrated art forms out there.

[@sprue_aviator1496]

Thank you Owen for this video you have just helped me cope with people at school bullying me because of having this hobby

[@brodymann21]

I’ve just found this channel and I’m starting to work on one of my first models, a Revell Corsair F4U-4. I’m glad I’ve found this as it has helped my so much, so thank you for the great tips and tricks

[@SteveDentonClassics]

I've felt very much like you but with classics cars, and being someone who is young who likes something generally associated with the older generation, and therefore uncool used to give me social anxiety's. Turning up to car meets in my 1970's Spitfire to have people of my own generation mock me for what I liked did get me down a number of times. But like you I started a KZbin channel, it took a few years before I gained the confidence to go on camera, and now I've meet so many like minded people of all ages and done some much more than I thought I'd ever do, it's really got me out of my shell. Keep making them awesome model kits Owen!!! I do love watching your videos. When the weathers not good in the winter and I can't play with classic cars, building model kits is what I do too 👍

[@04swimbeav]

I'm 34 and married and I work in an office involved with real estate. I am never ashamed of my friends or co-workers about my hobby, in fact I bring in some of my completed projects to show off to the office. I get so many complements from everyone in the office! They're always amazed at the level of detail I out in my kits. The majority of my projects I bring into the office are Star Wars kits, so one can't get much nerdy than that. I did complete a commission build of an A-10 warthog for a co-worker and brought it in to show off. Several people walked over, one of whom is a Marine vet who lit right up looking at my model! Be proud of who you are and what you are passionate about! My wife supports my hobby 100% and my friends have bought me model kits to build. Never let anyone tell you different or put you down for what you love doing. You keep building and thank you so much for this video! Dan from Michigan!

[@simaro2228]

We mis u bro, i hope you're still building kits

[@p50warrior33]

Hey Owen. Have always loved the vids. Miss you posting

[@fliegeroh]

Great video. Model building is an excellent hobby. It combines history, engineering, and art. Boys and men especially are naturally drawn to this hobby and it should be encouraged.

[@scottmckibbon1293]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. From an old guy who has rediscovered the hobby of his youth. Your tips and tricks have been very helpful!

[@Yas-rr8ke]

And just like that, he was never seen again. 😢

[@uphollandlatic]

This is a great film and should be part of PSHE lessons in schools. Everyone should respect each other’s ideas and beliefs.

[@blackhatt9926]

Hey this was really cool to hear, I have a lot of social anxiety and some trauma from people I had to deal with in school. This was really encouraging to me, so thanks for making this video!

[@quickkits]

I'm pleased it's helped! Big love and support to you, I know it's super difficult, I hope you can overcome it as soon as possible ❤️✊

[@blackhatt9926]

​@@quickkits Hey I just watched this video again, I completely forgot I ever commented in the first place, but I'm glad I did. I'm doing so much better now than I could have ever dreamed when I first wrote that, I still appreciate this video and you. Thanks again.

[@britishempire7609]

I was 9 when I started modeling in the uk. I was pretty good at it and began to build my confidence on myself to do more. When Covid had hit, me and my family went to the Ethiopia (where my mother was born). We packed my models and most of them where damaged. I then discovered your channel and saw how good your models were. I tried to follow your tips and tricks but there was no way for me to get the supplies, paint or anything. My mother then bought a new house and everything was packed again. As my models where falling apart. I decided to give up on modeling. Thank you Owen for all the modeling video.

[@MorrowindES17]

I been scale modelling for about 2 years after I left college never looked back its just shows people can be creative and skill.

[@Trainsaregreat365]

I'd love to see you back again

[@greyhawk5990]

Owen, I've watched and enjoyed your channel since before you were off to college - this video, in particular, is special, and mirrors my high school ~> college experience - thank you!

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

I love this. It was very touching, and what you had to say was very interesting. I started scale modelling when I was 9, and I was also nervous about telling people, and I coped by introducing my closest friends to the hobby, and surrounding myself with people who build scale models, and then they started introducing their friends to the hobby, so now there are 20-30 people in my grade who build scale models, and I couldn't be happier, as I now have good friends who all share this hobby with me, and as a bonus, we know just what to get eachother for birthdays.

[@quickkits]

That's fantastic! I'm so pleased that something so positive came from opening up about it

[@rurushu8094]

Wonderful video Owen. I’ve suffered from some social anxiety myself and your advice will be very helpful. Without your channel I wouldn’t have gotten into scale models, thanks for the years of great content! 😁

[@gabrielnguyen5580]

Hope you are doing well

[@TheOnlyJuan_]

Hey man I just found your channel. I just wanted to let you know your videos have been of great help! I hope you start doing videos again. This hobby is growing more and more!!!

[@Andrew-se4tg]

Hey Owen! There are people who are adults, and still collecting toys. I happen to be one of them,lol. However, I have been building plastic model kits for most of my life, and I love the hobby. I'm never ashamed of the hobbies I have, you shouldn't ever be either. Personally, I think most people don't have the ability to build what we build, and then the painting and all. It takes patience, and the love of machines, and history, to do what we do! Great videos by the way! Cheers from America!

[@quickkits]

Thank you Andrew, and well said!

[@alessandrofavaro7722]

Thank you so much for sharing, I really loved this video. Keep up the good work

[@Ken-gz5mo]

I’ve had several things like this in my life from hobbies, book series I liked, being into video games, my music taste. People often like to judge what they don’t understand, but Owen is right once you find friends and a community that support you no matter what it makes everything so fun. Make sure to surround yourself with people who love you for you and don’t put you down because of your passions.

[@quickkits]

Thank you Kendall for your advice and sharing your experience - and also for your friendship and support since Uni and for being open to giving the hobby a try ❤️❤️

[@detectivemcguffin9910]

Can't believe it's been two years, you must be building something massive!

[@matthewjohnson2428]

I always despised art until I picked up scale modeling somewhat seriously a few months back. I used to do it as a kid, but would rarely paint them and would just have dogfights with them (but hey, I fulfilled those childhood dreams and fly for a living now, just another reason not to be ashamed of your likes and hobbies). I don't have artistic creativity in the traditional sense, but I enjoy working with my hands and creative problem solving. By trying to replicate something as exactingly as possible, it takes the pressure off of trying to be "creative" and "expressing yourself" and allows me to really focus on what I'm doing. It gives me an outlet for my creativity that is artistic in nature, but doesn't feel like art class (which I always dreaded in school since my brain is that of a mechanic more than a musician). Every model is a new opportunity to be creative in how I solve a problem, such as experimenting with new weathering techniques, or figuring out how to capture a detail from a photograph that isn't in the instructions. It just tickles the detail oriented perfectionist part of my brain! I don't model as much as many, since I'm also outdoorsy and travel 16 days a month for work, but during the winter, rainy days, or the 10 weeks of Covid quarantine, it's something that I feel is actually a constructive use of my free time.

[@collywolly4409]

I hope you return as I enjoyed your videos. They helped with the tips, and inspired with the results.

[@riccardo830]

Hi Owen, I hope you have enjoyed building your model kits, and that it has helped you to make lots of friends-at the same time I hope that you have had some success at dealing with your social anxiety. All the best

[@LeeGilbert925]

Hi Owen. Just wanted to say, I love the channel and have now become a proud patreon! 😃 I can totally relate to where you are coming from as my earliest experience at school was exactly the same. Being the odd one out when everyone else played football and sat at home on their Megadrives (yep, remember them?!) and I was the only one who built scale models, and consequently got called 'weirdo', 'nerd' or 'geek' because of it. Nowadays I couldn't be more proud of the models I build, as its more than just my hobby, its my therapy and is still one of the few things in life that gives me the most pleasure and satisfaction of everything I do, and is a great way of relieving stress and I love it just as much now as I did all those years ago when I built my very first model, and of course there's all the fantastic friends and people I've met along the way who enjoy it just as much as I do, so take it from me mate, don't ever be ashamed of what you do, especially if it makes you happy! You're a fantastic guy and a talented modeller and hope to catch up with you one day soon on the show circuit! Take care my friend and keep that head high! 👍🏻

[@jeffcharles9913]

Owen don’t ever be mate I went back into models at the age of 55 i am now 59 best thing I have ever done you keep it up teach the the youngsters hats off to you son keep it up 👍 👊

[@garylawless3608]

Hi Owen! Wow, I really liked this post, and it shows that you are a caring young man. I was an avid scale modeller when I was a boy, and I had similar peer experiences that you share here, but like yourself, I did not let it stop me from pursuing my hobby. However, I gave the hobby up when I was around 16yo, when I found that girls were more interesting company, and as I got older my interest in the hobby just faded away. I am 69 years old now and have recently returned to modelling after all that time, and I am really enjoying it. Just as when I was a teenager, I get a bit of ribbing from my mates about it, but I have shown them some of my finished armour models and they have nothing but praise for the skill and patience that goes into each model. The point is, do what you love doing, and don’t worry about what other people think. It is you that you have to please. Love your channel Owen, so keep up the good work. Cheers from Australia!

[@Pr0tectAndSurvive]

He’s still alive, as of January 23 2022 he uploaded something on Instagram 3 days ago

[@Tirana44]

You seem a very well adjusted guy. Hats off to you for being yourself. I used to build kits, airliners mostly, and enjoyed every minute doing it. The hobby got me interested enough in aircraft to get into a 26 year career in the airline industry which enabled me to travel all over the world. I’ve just subscribed to your channel.

[@stevedrake1861]

When I was a kid in the 1950s, I began to build plastic models of antique cars when I was about 5 years old. My dad used to buy them for me for 25 cents. The town was small so there were no hobby shops within 7 miles from my home, but I was fortunate in that a liquor store also sold plastic models, glue and paint. Kind of a strange pairing - booze and plastic kits - but it helped me a lot. I used to spend all of the money I made from my part time job on plastic kits and flying model planes. Those were some of the best years of my life and I'm sure that the skills that I developed in building those models enabled me to get a good job with IBM and to achieve a lot of other things in life. Building models, whether plastic, wood, or any other base material is something that can benefit anyone in their life.

[@captain7290]

Well, I'm 75 now and I've built all of the bombers of WW-2, and all of the reley wierd stuff of Germany and I still get a wierd feeling in my gut 'cuz I'm not any way half as good as you guys on KZbin. I'm very grateful to you for sharing your skills and I'm a subscriber.

[@ShiftedGames]

I'm 34 your videos had me lean towards buying everything to get back into model building and painting... I know you don't make content anymore but over 2 years later you still convinced me to start buying kits and making an effort again. Stay blessed!

[@JBGaming617]

Do you know why Owen hasn't uploaded in 2 years?

[@midgetmayo]

​@@JBGaming617 I just came across this channel , and I would love to see more content , especially after seeing this video. It is relateable

[@BEN2-22]

@@JBGaming617 he has started posting on instagram but he stopped on January 28 😕

[@benhooper1956]

This was a really nice, different, but very welcome video. As a young modelist and classic car enthusiast, I am so glad to hear messages like this. No one should be oppressed for their passions (your description of the cool kids behaviour reminded me of the Italian Blackshirsts for some reason) and I encourage everyone to come up with their own interpretations of cool. Everything is cool if someone, even just one person, has a passion for it and believes it! Great video and message, Thank You!

[@sledgehammer45]

Thank you for your words of inspiration Owen had a similar experience but in the end don't be ashamed of what your interest/hobby is.

[@chunkyboied2282]

Please post more I miss your content so much🥺

[@dylangarrett9751]

love your videos please make another soon

[@AboveRealVR]

Hey Owen when are you uploading again? Your contents great so keep at it!

[@mackenziebrock8137]

I hear you man. I was exactly the same in high school. But it’s important to just be yourself and not care about others.

[@DPD1]

Brilliant stuff Owen. Absolutely lovely.

[@JustcallmeDedo]

❤️

[@robertlloyd9654]

Good on you for uploading this, it's bound to help a lot of people who feel the same way. Keep up the good work mate.

[@PoppysLilPlanet]

Lovely to see this more candid side to you, Owen. ♡ Look at you now! P.S. Nothing's cool about being a basic-ass bully.

[@JustcallmeDedo]

[@quickkits]

Thank you Poppy!

[@PoppysLilPlanet]

@@JustcallmeDedo

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[@johngyarmati529]

Modeling is a life long hobby. I personally started at around 9 years old. I am in my sixties now and still building everything from static models, dioramas, group builds which includes practically every subject you can imagine from 1/72 up to and beyond 1/18 scales. IPMS member for over 35 years and belong to multiple modeling clubs along with volunteer museum work and WW-2 aircraft restorations. You should always be proud of your work and accomplishments irregardless of the popular consensus and the narrow minded opinions of others who cannot hammer a nail into a piece of wood. Keep that glide in your modeling stride.🛠🥂😎

[@dantheflyingwalrus]

great video mate, glad you feel happy and accepted, no one should feel shit about what they do for a hobby

[@JustcallmeDedo]

❤️

[@danielquinn8669]

Thanks Owen for being so open. I had very similar experiences. Around the age of 14 I was encouraged to give up on scale models and "grow up". It wasn't until I was in my mid thirties I dared to make another one. Now in my mid-forties I can honestly say that making models has kept me alive through some very dark periods of my life. This hobby gives me purpose and there is something in our evolution, our instinct, that encourages us to build things. It's an incredibly healthy and therapeutic hobby full of fun, history and fantasy!

[@meoow.unavaiable]

I miss you so much please come back

[@kieranrichmond5864]

I remember getting a 7th birthday gift of an Airfix 1:72 Hawker Hart - I didn't even know what it was and my mother invited a neighbour, 2 years my senior, to show me the ropes. I built many aircraft kits until aged about 14 when I switched to scratch-building and found an insatiable appetite for flying. I flew my first solo aged 17 in a Cessna 150 and, by 27, I was earning my living as a flight instructor. However, I never lost my enthusiasm for models and am currently finishing a scratch-built 1:24 scale Hawker Fury bi-plane. I have much to thank model aircraft for and have never under-estimated their importance for inspiring creativity and ambition. Yes, I had the Mickey taken out of me for being un-cool but, you know what? - I couldn't have cared less! Great channel, keep up the good work!

[@aniceewerrion3013]

Thank you, Owen, for this part of your life and for every video you made for us. Everyone has to be proud of him/her, his/her life, his/her hobbies etc. and be respected by others. At college, I was a very good student so I was "cool" for homeworks and I had a lot of friends waiting for that. But at the week-end, for shopping or parties with friends, I was too special and "not cool" : my "friends" said "You need time to paint your wonderful models and figures. You're not interessed in parties." And stupid things like these. So I was never invited. A souvenir : One guy of my classroom, also a modeler, called me Airfix. I called him Italeri (He was Belgo-Italian) and he went to show his models at every exposition my father organised. That's a great and funny souvenir. Go on in your hobbies. Go on modelling, modellers. Thanks for reading. Take care of you all. A lot of virtual kisses from Belgium. ;-) Anicée :-D

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing your story Anicée, and some very good advice too!

[@ETmax3892]

I was "building" kits as a kid and it tooks me years to buy a new model. I started my modeller trip with a small isu152 from zvezda with two jars of green and gun metal. I'm 28, I love spend time to build a tank and I'm glad to see passionate guys on youtube sharing knowledges.

[@dkproductions3130]

Great video this really motivated me to tell people about that I build a scale model thanks A lot

[@quickkits]

I'm pleased it's helped!

[@penninefilms4714]

Don’t be embarrassed about your hobby, it gives you some relief from the real word and improves your skills. I tried to make what I thought as "Cool KZbin content" to fit in, then I realised I wanted to make DW and Railway Series, and as you mentioned suddenly people left nice comments on them and it's grown a following. Best to build and make what makes you happy, I'd never have the patience to build even an airfix kit!

[@simaro2228]

modelkits are all time high. pls make more kits for us :) . Maybe forgot about the Bismark.

[@ernestobelo1074]

Hello Owen. First of all, thank you for your videos, I've learned a lot from watching them.So, I was born in 1972 and only started building model kits about six years ago, a dear friend gave me a Hobbyboss 1/72 Bf-109 Trop. So now I build 1/72 WW2 aircraft and a tank from time to time (no airbrush). But let me tell you, before this wonderful hobby. I was a impatient person, got angry and threw things against the wall, and model building really helped me to change, it helped me through my divorce, witch was very hard for me... It's the best thing that has happened, I absolutely love it. People can be very mean, but most of the time they try to humiliate others to stand out and hide their own frustrations. By the way, about your Lancaster, I'm in Portugal, but I visited my brother a couple of years ago , he lives in Market Harborough - Leicestershire, and went for a tour in the RAF Museum, and I bought the same kit. I'm waiting for you to start or if you already have, I would like to see it. Best regards and may happiness allays smile on you. Stay safe.

[@bobz1736]

We miss you !

[@sirflaps7619]

I too fell in love with the Lancaster I got the dambuster. Started the build when I got it was but off by all the small parts. It was laying in my closet colecting dust and finished it during caratine now bussy with the 80 years battle of britain kit

[@adrianaustralia9135]

Well done Owen. Don't forget you're amongst friends. ❤️ Please get back to making videos if you have the time, there's so little content of your calibre out there. Best wishes!

[@owenb9370]

In retrospect, modeling gave me the basics to go on and become a machinist. It taught me to read blueprints and think ahead about the next step. I never really thought about it until you posted your video. Thank you for the insight.

[@aimannorzahariwod]

Ahhhhh... i remember how i was super embarrassed to admit my love for Warhammer fantasy and LOTR tabletop (miniature painting in general) during high school and how on weekends i would frequent Games Workshop just so i could geek out over it with other people who loved it.

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing your experiences - I'm pleased you still kept going to GW to play and enjoying it!

[@abbaszaidi8371]

I think I know what you mean. Without watching the video. But I recall me and my brother building models as kids and teenagers. Then other stuff took over including work and having families. At the age of 40 I built and painted a Mk VII from BSG. Keep it at work. Makes me happier for a simpler time I’ll also add that my favourite patient (been a doctor for 21 years) had a whole fleet of aircraft in his attic. Before he died from a prolonged and godawful illness he let me take my pick of an aircraft. The F4 Phantom also takes pride of place at work

[@harrycoupar701]

This is so nice and it reminds me of what i was like, im in high school and have quite a big insta page and no one in my school know i have it except my best friend.

[@carlpeduzzi3780]

Ever since I was young, I have always been fascinated with trains. My family supported it, but it was something that I never told anyone about. No one in my grade school (US to 14 years) or high school (US to 18 years) ever saw my layouts that I have build or knew about my hobby. I had always felt I would be ridiculed. I am now 46 and my wife and daughter are both into my hobby. It took a number of years, but I am now able to talk about my trains and hobby with others. Thanks for the video.

[@quickkits]

Thanks for sharing your experiences Carl, I'm so pleased you now feel like you can talk openly about the hobby and it's great your wife and daughter are involved too :)

[@lukedelport8231]

People should never Bully you out of your hobby it is yours and own it