diff --git a/modules/sd_models.py b/modules/sd_models.py
index b5bc12f09..a0a8a9099 100644
--- a/modules/sd_models.py
+++ b/modules/sd_models.py
@@ -337,6 +337,9 @@ def load_model(checkpoint_info=None):
         with sd_disable_initialization.DisableInitialization():
             sd_model = instantiate_from_config(sd_config.model)
     except Exception as e:
+        pass
+
+    if sd_model is None:
         print('Failed to create model quickly; will retry using slow method.', file=sys.stderr)
         sd_model = instantiate_from_config(sd_config.model)