The Little World

Possibly.

But remember that clean joints and clear canopies were too hard when you were 11 years old. You are now 67, and all the joints are good and all the canopies are clean. Life has progressed, and so have you.

If the scheme on the colour call-out looks impossibly complex, do not worry. Take it one portion at a time – one colour finished and hardened before you move on. And if the end result is not exactly a contest-winner, reflect that you have gained skill and the next time may be much better.

Don’t look to the left or right at the club to see if someone has done it better. You might be tempted to despair when you should rejoice. You may be doing the right thing for you – here – now. Just keep on.