A great hobby but not for me
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (362916)
Rockingham, Australia
July 25, 2025 7:26am CST
In 1985, when we first moved to Perth, Western Australia, from the country, we became good friends with one set of neighbours. Later, we both moved but still close by to each other. We moved back to the country but stayed in touch with Christmas cards. Now we’re back in the city and we keep our motor-home on their acreage on the outskirts of town.
My friend has become quite involved in making miniature scenes from kits. They are really lovely although it’s not something I want to be involved in. She has a great many little bits and pieces, and a whole heap of specialist tools. I don’t have the patience or the room here but I do love what she’s done.
The photo is of her latest creation. Every piece comes in kit form and has to be put together.
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@DaddyEvil (159663)
• United States
25 Jul
Wow! That looks fiddly as all get out! I wouldn't have the patience for something like that!
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@DaddyEvil (159663)
• United States
26 Jul
@JudyEv That's as bad as the model cars I was given as a teenager... I put them together but, later, realized how much concentration they actually took before they were completed.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
@DaddyEvil All that concentration was probably good for you! 
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@allknowing (153550)
• India
26 Jul
Quite a job I see. Not my cup of tea either.
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@allknowing (153550)
• India
26 Jul
@JudyEv It is interesting how different we all are. I had interest in creating dry flower arrangements from anything under the sun
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
@allknowing That would bore me to tears too but I admire the skill that goes into creating these beautiful arrangements.
@garymarsh6 (23823)
• United Kingdom
25 Jul
My friend is into building mechanical things in kit form. While I appreciate it is a nice hobby it is not for me. It would bore me to tears plus I simply do not have the patience to even try it.
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@garymarsh6 (23823)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul
@JudyEv My brother told my aunt who loved doing 1000-5000 piece puzzles how boring it was during an OT session. He refused to go back after. I agree another mind blowing boring activity.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
@garymarsh6 Isn't it good we're all different? I like to do jigsaws but I do give up on them sometimes.
@Traceyjayne (5251)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul
It is amazing but like you it’s not my thing at all.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
They're very pretty but there is quite a bit of expense in buying all the tools you need.
@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul
@Traceyjayne I don't know what these cost but it would add up, especially buying all the tools and extra bits and pieces.
@Traceyjayne (5251)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul
@JudyEv it’s usually something they do at the start of the year ….build this dolls house , get a different part each month ….when you work it out it costs £2000 and takes 10 years …..
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@LindaOHio (200670)
• United States
26 Jul
I was never into doll houses, not even as a youngster. That's very pretty though.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul
@LindaOHio I was very lucky to grow up with horses.
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@LindaOHio (200670)
• United States
26 Jul
@JudyEv I love all kinds of animals. I always wanted to learn how to ride.
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@GardenGerty (165761)
• United States
26 Jul
I would not have the fine motor skills to do that, but they are cool. We went to some kind of show once where a gentleman made all kinds of scenes, homes, etc. out of little rocks.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
People are so clever. These come as kits but there is still a lot of work after getting it.
@Fishmomma (11600)
• United States
26 Jul
Its not for me, as have to much in my home already. I collect Hallmark Ornaments and have a lot of trains, lighthouses and birds.
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I just think that I can use my 3D printer to print many nice things for the miniature.
@Tampa_girl7 (53421)
• United States
25 Jul
That is precious. Does she sell them ?
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
She just keeps them and displays them. I guess someone else will have to deal with them when she is gone.
@Marilynda1225 (86181)
• United States
25 Jul
That's really nice and I'm sure it took her hours of patience to create it. I wouldn't have the patience or the eyesight to work on something so small.
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul
I might be bothered if it was barn and horses. lol How about a bike shop for you? 
@Melanie_Marie (2300)
• St. Clair, Michigan
26 Jul
Whoah it’s like a beautiful pink dollhouse. I wish I had it.
I love the staircase going to the upstairs bedroom. I would play with this thing for hours. Very cool Judy 
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@snowy22315 (196045)
• United States
25 Jul
They are fun to look at, but I don't have the dexterity for that
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@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jul
I'd be too slap-dash. I'd like to get things done rather than spend hours on tricky things.
@JudyEv (362916)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jul
Perhaps she could but I guess most people would prefer to make their own.
@Beestring (15781)
• Hong Kong
25 Jul
That's a beautiful house. But I don't think I can make it.
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