Darrell,
I saw this the other day and have held off posting a response, because at first it always comes as a bit of a shock, especially from certain members that seemed so focused on building their Fett and when there is that much focus, there's also passion that goes along with it! I think that's always a hard thing to temper, it many times controls you and rules your decision making more than you thought it ever would! But, I'm glad that you've managed to work things out in your head and seem to have refocused your energies on the the things (people), that truly count in life! :love
Although, with that said, and this has been mentioned by a couple other members, is that if it is an interest and a hobby, you have to have something that's all for you and you enjoy and allows you escapism from work, stress, etc... This could also serve as a great vehicle to help build the relationship with your son in the future, should his interest in Star Wars grow over time, hopefully it will!
I can honestly say that model building, costumes, prop building and other things like this have kept my Dad and I close over the years, even though we've had our fair share of arguments and disagreements!
In the end man, you can always build another suit, I've sold off two complete ESB Fett suits, one better than the last and I'm now a Flightsuit, Vest, Boots and a Jet Pack away from building my 3rd and "FINAL ESB FETT"! I guess the third time will be the charm, perfect! So next time, take your time with it and enjoy the journey of building your Fett, it's not a race to see who can build their Fett the Fastest, it's the point of making it right!
So in the interum, keep in touch, focus on what you need to and when your ready to hit it again, I'm sure friends and vendors here on TDH will be here to help you recapture your dream of Fett for you and your son to admire for years to come! Because remember, a great man once wrote...
ESB Boba Fett: 85% COMPLETE
"...alllmost therrre....alllmost theyrre..." "stay on target...STAAAY on target..."
:cheers