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Much appreciated. I am happy that their are others and a board like this to learn. After I get the hang of it again I would like to try a car of tomorrow build but don't see many kits for sale.

Thanks for the reply bbowser! I just plan on using it to do the roll cage parts. I know I am going to make mistakes but I am just trying to avoid as many as possible.

Hello, Finally made it out to the local hobby shop today to purchase a bunch of primer, spray enamels and little jars to begin building again for the first time since 98 when I was 16. Noticed when I got home that two of the sprays that I bought (1 primer and 1 aluminum) have lacquer in the label. All but these 2 are spray enamels. Just wanted to see if I can use these on my NASCAR models. Have been a fan for years and accumulated a bunch of kits to build. Just wanted to ask the knowledgeable builders with experience on this board before I try and use one and ruin the model or melt the plastic. Thank you for your help. Thanks Joe

Thank you guys for the warm welcome. Starting to get too cold to do much outside, so here we go. Have had these sitting around in the basement for about 14 years or so. Just wanted to ask, do I post questions or updates in the WIP or Nascar thread? Thanks again, excited to get back at it. Joe

Definitely going to check that out GTJUNIOR, I am on information overload with all of these great pics

Thanks Speedfreak, You enjoy your Christmas as well. Hopefully the learning curve only lasts for the first few builds. I figured I will practice build on a few cheap kits that I picked up this summer for only a few bucks a piece. I see all of the great and amazingly built NASCAR cars that the guys have built in the forums and WOW. Loving this forum already. Joe

Thanks martinfan5, I am pumped to hear about the new kits. I'll order one of each for sure. Hope the expand their line to include many drivers or at least a kit for all 3 manufacturers and just sell the decal kits on the side (loved the Darlington throwback cars this fall). I am taking advantage of the great prices on ebay to get used to building (my last builds were when I was about 15 or so, very sloppy). I am currently looking into getting an airbrush kit, hopefully for $75 or less so that I can try and match paint jobs closely. That being said, I don't even know how to use one lol. Also, I am trying to figure out if primer is necessary, the internet seems to have mixed reviews. Thanks again for reading. I have received more help in the 24hrs on this forum than days of unanswered questions on other sites. Joe

Thanks Nacho, Gonna have to check it out the next time I get down that way

I live in Acme PA. A little over an hour SE of the Burgh.

Thank you all for the warm welcome and pointers. I have seen Hobby Lobby during my travels ( I always thought it was fabrics,framing and crafts) I will have to stop next time. Also, checked out the modelroundup site and it is cool, I like how they have NASCAR kits that I don't see everyday. I am going to start a trial build with minimal detail (especially in the paint department) to get used to building again. Looking forward to chatting with you all over the months and hopefully I will have a decent pic or two that I won't be too embarrassed to share. Enjoy your Holidays everybody Thanks Again Joe

Hello, I am Joe. A beginner NASCAR model builder from PA. Haven't built a car since around 98' or so when I was a kid. Picked up 5 kits over the summer at a yard sale for around $5 each and am going to use building as my winter hobby this year. I have really enjoyed seeing the pics of the very talented builders on this site along with the knowledgeable posts over the past few days. Today I have dug out my old Testors paint carousel and am about the take the plunge. It seems like much has changed over the decade since I have last built. It is nearly impossible to find Testors paints and read that there is another brand that builders seem to be using and I can't seem to find any newer NASCAR models. Thanks for reading. Joe