It start with an idea, a bulb that shines light on a solution, a solution that is so amazing, the end result will be mind blowing! You get excited by the thought of your new project and you are anxious to get started and jump into the thing. This anxiety brings ideas you can add to make the finishing better, you are happy inside and then comes the planning, oh the planning!
We send hours and hours of our time considering what we want the end result to look like, how will it fit in, whether it will match or no, how will it perform and how fast can we get to that point
(I am very guilty of this, and many times would go as far as rendering digital model to get a sneak peak, I've done models for cars, houses even of a simple task of tinting windows).
(I am very guilty of this, and many times would go as far as rendering digital model to get a sneak peak, I've done models for cars, houses even of a simple task of tinting windows).
After considering all the possibilities, coming back to reality is where the project starts, it is at this point that the fun idea beings a task and I feel like stop writing :D but with some persistence, a few minutes of procrastinating and the guilt of never seeing something through, you continue.
Lets start with competency, are we skilled enough to complete the task at hand? maybe, or not, its not a bad idea to do some research. Nothing is too difficult for you to complete if you have the right information, remember information is power and with power all our limitations are subdued. Be prepared to read the manual, it might be boring and sometimes very confusing but being able to identify the different screws and bolts can be the difference between finishing the project and returning the thing.
Another important part of getting information is by going to the world wide web and search places like youtube.com or simply using google.com to find howto videos. These make understanding the assembling process easier as you get to see someone bring the thing to life. It should not be an alternative to reading the manual, think of it as the "pre-practical" part of the training. Take as much time as you need here, if you are up to it go as far as developing electronic model so you get an idea of how it will fit into your setup. When I mentioned this before, it might seem funny but it is after this step that you start un-boxing and categorizing everything, if you do not like your model, put the manual back in the box and return that item ! must likely you will still have everything in its original packing and most stores will not give you any hassle.
Alright, so you think you know what has to be done now, you think you can take an exam on that manual and pass with an excellent grade, that is awesome but lets hold on to it for a little bit. Most manuals have pictures and that will help with our next step.
You can now get dirty with it, carefully review your manual and sort and label the different pieces. Separating them out and correctly labeling will reduce panic when you start assembling. Consider this, you are working with something that includes screws, you have started assembling it but have not sorted anything, many screws look alike but have subtle differences. You may not have reviewed all the screw to notice this difference and as a result, you have been using the wrong screw. This will lead to confusion and will result in prolonging the project. Please sort and label !!
Start assembling in parts, usually the manual will have you work on smaller pieces at a time then you will bring them all together, again please follow the manual. At this point avoid all shortcuts, if something needs to be wiped, cleaned, pasted, sanded etc, ensure that it is done as it will make the finishing even more mind blowing. The key here is to focus on details and ensuring that everything is of the right dimensions which will ensure maximum durability and effect.
Stay motivated, once you have completed this project, you will have a renewed sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Completing this project means that you have acquired skills that you no longer have to pay for, it means that you can see something through the end and most of all, you have blown your mind with what is possible with little effort. This will only build your confidence, the confidence which will fuel the fire to your next project.
We can only accomplish what we believe is possible and I believe you can do it so finish it !
Another important part of getting information is by going to the world wide web and search places like youtube.com or simply using google.com to find howto videos. These make understanding the assembling process easier as you get to see someone bring the thing to life. It should not be an alternative to reading the manual, think of it as the "pre-practical" part of the training. Take as much time as you need here, if you are up to it go as far as developing electronic model so you get an idea of how it will fit into your setup. When I mentioned this before, it might seem funny but it is after this step that you start un-boxing and categorizing everything, if you do not like your model, put the manual back in the box and return that item ! must likely you will still have everything in its original packing and most stores will not give you any hassle.
Alright, so you think you know what has to be done now, you think you can take an exam on that manual and pass with an excellent grade, that is awesome but lets hold on to it for a little bit. Most manuals have pictures and that will help with our next step.
You can now get dirty with it, carefully review your manual and sort and label the different pieces. Separating them out and correctly labeling will reduce panic when you start assembling. Consider this, you are working with something that includes screws, you have started assembling it but have not sorted anything, many screws look alike but have subtle differences. You may not have reviewed all the screw to notice this difference and as a result, you have been using the wrong screw. This will lead to confusion and will result in prolonging the project. Please sort and label !!
Start assembling in parts, usually the manual will have you work on smaller pieces at a time then you will bring them all together, again please follow the manual. At this point avoid all shortcuts, if something needs to be wiped, cleaned, pasted, sanded etc, ensure that it is done as it will make the finishing even more mind blowing. The key here is to focus on details and ensuring that everything is of the right dimensions which will ensure maximum durability and effect.
Stay motivated, once you have completed this project, you will have a renewed sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Completing this project means that you have acquired skills that you no longer have to pay for, it means that you can see something through the end and most of all, you have blown your mind with what is possible with little effort. This will only build your confidence, the confidence which will fuel the fire to your next project.
We can only accomplish what we believe is possible and I believe you can do it so finish it !
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