MustangGuy23 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I've been a member on here for a while, but lost interest for a while after I first joined so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from Indiana and one of the very few younger modelers, only 20. I built my first at about 10, but have only completed maybe 5 and never any in full paint. My parents always saw it as a waste and got annoyed when I would buy a kit. After showing serious dedication to my last project they same to support my hobby now and realize that I'm not just messing around. That has me excited to get serious about this. I've spent the last few months saving up what little I can while in college and gathering kits for a big project I'm finally ready to start, a drag team sponsored by my local Ford dealer. One thing I'm struggling with is that my budget suppresses my creativity. I have tons of ideas for scratch building and kit bashing, but I don't have the money or parts. Every kit, part, and supply I own for modeling is contained in the drawers below (the boxes on top are empty). I don't have much to work with. eBay parts lots seem to be overpriced and so large I can't afford it, but if you have a box of junk parts you don't want laying around, I'd be glad to make an offer! Can't wait to share my builds with you all! -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaticRick Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hello Michael, welcome to MCM forum....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Welcome back Michael.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Welcome back to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 WELCOME back Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Youve come to the right place brother and welcome aboard. Just ask around, post what you build, people on here are very helpful and just all around good people. Right now im mainly building big trucks, but im willing to help as much as possible. My parents like yours thought my model building as playing with toys. Then i entered my 1st truck build in the county fair and took multiple 1st place ribbons, best ofs, and invited to the state fair. Thats when their attitudes changed, realizing this wasnt just toys, it was more, a passion. I took s break for about 10 years and got back into it, my drawers were just like yours, slim pickins, some paint, cheap brushes, no spare parts. But now, just about year back in to it, i have kits and parts and runnin out of room. Give it time, kit bashing will build your spare parts pile quickly, by kits just for rims or a motor or interior, next thing you know you have a stock pile. Happy building and again, dont be afraid to ask ?s or hey do have this part, youd be amazed how many will help Edited July 3, 2014 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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