TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 my 5 yr old boy building his first train......so proud right now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) That's the way, Bill. I remember, I started as six years old little boy, first kit was '60 Starliner. Now, about nine years later, I'm still building and haven't had any breaks on building. I managed to get my father back in the hobby too, his latest completed builds were done on the 90's, but now he has completed already a few builds, and more to come. I also managed to get my little sister in building models, she's 12 years old now, and building Revell's new '60 Impala. Of course for Factory Stock look without those ugly big wheels what come with the kit. It's fun to build together with someone. Edited September 29, 2012 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Is that a HO caboose ? How much needs to be done to build one of those ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 it is.....not much but the one thing thats tricky is positioning the ladders right and he got it first try!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I got my son into building models when he was 10, he is now 31, but he only likes to do SiFi and Fantacy models and figures these days. He is a very good figure painter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 not my thing but they are very cool to look at!!! i would like to do a roth figurine someday.....big fan. met him when i was 11 he gave me a striping brush.......i keep it in a case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 theres maybe 8 pieces total but he is 5 years old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Good for him ! Hopefully the first of many. Do you have a HO layout ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 no......so much money. but we were at the hobby store and he adores trains and it was like 6 bucks so i said why not. he loved building it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Those Athearn freight cars are a great starting point. I wish they still made the kits, and made them here, though. I still have trouble with those ladders... What's your hobby shop of choice, Bill? When I lived in New Bedford, I would patronize both Apponaug Hobby and AA Hobbies, plus the guy in Newport. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I guarantee you, that little caboose means more to him than any of us will ever know. That's so awesome that he built it so well and enjoyed it. I'm sure my first models would be horrible compared to what I can do today but I remember being so proud that I built them all by myself. That's a great sense of accomplishment for a young person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Apponaug Hobby and AA Hobbies are my two spots, i know john at AA personally and its where we got the ho kit. and it does ben, he played with it all day and was so careful not to break it. its amazing when he knows what goes into building something hes so much more careful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 That is awesome. I have a 5yo Grandson getting in to the models. I love to see the excitement and satisfaction he gets when he gets another part on it. AzTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Very cool. My dad started me building models at 7, and 48 yrs later I'm still at it. It's up to all of us to encourage the young ones to get into in our wonderful hobby. No matter wether it's trains,planes,military, or cars. I enjoyed teaching my son when he was young, now that he's married I'm looking forward to hopefully teaching future grandchildren. Edited September 30, 2012 by 58 Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) It's great to see young kids getting into building ANYTHING. Humans are builders by nature, and one of the primary things that distinguishes us from other creatures on Earth is the diversity and complexity of what we build. One of my most fervent beliefs, from personal experience, is that model-building, while fun and entertaining, has the power to be a fantastic teaching tool as well. Building car and train and airplane models as a kid sparked an interest in me to find out how things worked and why, and that led to a career that has kept food on the table and the lights on all of my life. I'll always be grateful that I was introduced to building early. I really can't say enough about how valuable an early-life experience model building can be. Besides appealing to and enhancing the natural curiosity that most children seem to come equipped with, it teaches eye-hand coordination, develops fine motor-control skills, familiarizes young people with the correct use of tools (and tool safety), lets them express creativity and experience the pride of individual accomplishment, enhances the ability of their minds to focus on complex tasks, and demonstrates the value of patience. It's also excellent at introducing the concept of cause-and-effect relationships, plus accepting responsibility when things turn out poorly, but getting on with it and fixing the mess. It even can help develop reading skills, and the ability to understand and follow written instructions. Anyone can surely see how all of these things relate to success in later life. I really don't see video-games or other forms of passive entertainment providing much positive influence. Edited September 30, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 ace......you couldnt have said it better.......i dont own a vid game console and my son wont be playing them here......mind numbing garbage. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Great job there Grandpa. I still remember the first car I built AMT 36 ford. Alas it is long gone now. But it was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooterville75 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 My daughter is 12 and has put her first snap tite kit together. Was very proud of her for accomplishing that. Five year old son working at a model is just absolutely perfect dude. The more you can do with your children together is just awesome. Something he can now pass down to his son when he has a five year old son. My daughter is ready to move on to the next skill level and has mentioned that she wants too so I told her when she wants to start working on her next model that she needs to come tell me and we will sit down together to pick out the next kit she wants to start putting together. This will require that she paints the model and actually uses glue or cement to assemble the kit. It's went a couple of weeks since shes mentioned anything about anything modeling related or moving on to the next skill level. I'm not pushing her or pressuring her into moving on. I want her to come to me when shes ready. Shes recently seen me working with my airbrush and has developed a great interest in airbrushing. I myself am just getting into airbrushing and am not very experienced at either airbrushing or assembling a kit. So I believe I'm going to get her a Master model airbrush from TCP Global or even a Harbor Freight airbrush model double action airbrush and let her practice with the lessons obtained at www.howtoairbrush.com and see where it takes her. I've gave her the resources that I have online about reading and learning from videos watched on youtube.com to let her learn at her own pace. When she comes to me again we will purchase and start working on her next kit. Its very awesome because we can both learn together. Heck maybe she will learn at a faster pace then I do and she can actually teach me some things ha ha. Its just something that's a lot of fun working with her on and great father daughter time that a family can never get enough of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Very wise of you Deron, good going. Any experienced parent knows the more you show you want them to do something the more they'll pull back from it. Let them come to it on thier own and they'll suprise you every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooterville75 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Absolutely, I learned at a very young age that a parent pressuring you into doing something at a faster pace then you want them too will just push you away from doing it. So I'm letting her go at her own pace, seeing where it will go . Good lord if I get her into this too much I can see a divorce in the near future ha ha. (Just kidding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 i have just myself started airbrushing and bought the HF kit. it works quite well id say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) That's the way, Bill. I remember, I started as six years old little boy, first kit was '60 Starliner. Now, about nine years later, I'm still building and haven't had any breaks on building. I managed to get my father back in the hobby too, his latest completed builds were done on the 90's, but now he has completed already a few builds, and more to come. I also managed to get my little sister in building models, she's 12 years old now, and building Revell's new '60 Impala. Of course for Factory Stock look without those ugly big wheels what come with the kit. It's fun to build together with someone. Wow Niko, I didn't realize you were so young. You've got some skill at a fairly early age! Keep at it my man, by the time you're my age you're gonna be spectacular. To MANY years great model building! And way to go on getting your sis into the hobby! That's great! Corey Edited October 1, 2012 by dimebolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Heh, thanks Corey! I've built bit over 50 models now, and only the models that are completed in one or two - or maybe three years time period, are something that I'm happy about. Those older ones (maybe about 20 builds) are not too great quality, which is of course normal. This hobby is really great and I don't have problems that "There's nothing to do". Oh and have to say, that there are many talented young builders here in Finland, better than me. Maybe somebody thought that there's no Model Building in Finland, but that's not true. Edited October 1, 2012 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandfatherHobbies Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 i know ppl build all over, but i wasnt aware that it was that big. very cool keep it goin in finland brohamn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 That's really cool Niko. I don't have much of a problem finding something to do either. Seem like that's a common problem with today's youth. TOO many video games, and not enough creative juices flowing. That's cool that you've already got 50 builds under your belt. Even the ones you aren't proud of. Everybody has to start somewhere. Keep at it man. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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