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Kudos to you for being willing to take the time to work with your nephew. Autistic children are a handful. I know from personal experience. They still need the love and attention that all children need. The challenge is dealing with their issues, because no two autistic children are the same. ( I probably don't need to tell you any of this.) It's very easy to let it be someone elses problem. Working with any child, teaching them to build models can be a challenge. You are to be commended for taking the time and effort to work with children with special needs. My hats off to you and to his parents. You both go above and beyond.

I was suprised that he was interested, because his dad wasn't. It probably won't take long before he's beating me at the local contests

My grandson i s three, and has been bugging me to show him how to put a "car" togeather. So I bought a snap togeather camaro,and we spent about an hour putting it togeather today. He even put some of the parts togeather, with a little help of course.This was probably more fun for me than him, but does indicate that there may be hope for the future of our hobby. As long as he's interested we'll continue to do more togeather. besides it's great to be able to spend quality time with the grandkids. He thinks it's a " really really really cool car, and the bestest I've ever seen." :D

How would you like to be the insurance adjuster on that one!?! :lol:

Nice work. It doesn't have enough dents in it to reprsent a taxi in my home town.

It's what I did as a kid, still do sometimes. Momma said I wasn't too bright. Always been able to use it no matter whereI go.

You've got to entertain those with more money than common sense somehow. :rolleyes:

Run with it man! You have a unique and creative idea, we would love to see how this looks in your minds eye. The only way we'll find that out is for you to finish it.

Very creative. I like it.

Looks good! This one's on my radar too. I need to get to my local LHS to get one.

The Atlantic is one of my favorite subjects. I absolutly love what you have done to this one.

I biult this kit when it was first rereleased. Watch the fit on the doors. I had alot of problems with them closing properly. I never did get them to work right. Almost glued them shut. I've thought about getting another one, just to try to conquer this problem. The last one was already painted before I discovered the fit problem. Hopefully by addressing it before paint will make it easier to fix. I will be watching to see how your comes out.

I hadn't finished anything in almost two years. I was laid up due to surgery, and couldn't get to my room in the basement. So my wife brought up a Polar Lights Batmobile that my son bought me years ago. Finished it in a week. Didn't paint the body, just polished the plastic, now I'm working on two other stalled projects that should be done around the first of the year. Best thing I could have done to get me motivated was to just do a quick build straight out of the box. Even if its just a snap kit, put something togeather thats easy and quick every once in a while. It'll keep the juices flowing. That's what i intend to do from now on. We have to keep it fun, thats the point, right?

I used to collect Hot Wheels, Matchbox and the like, Too much money, and too little space. Now all I collect is dealer advertising plates.

Cranky, you build faster than I can read. This is a great project. Looking forward to seeing this one through to the end.

That working convertable top is impressive! Can't wait to see it done.

Maybe what we need is to take to heart what dear ol' mom used to say. "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." With that said, when someone is looking for comments, tact can and should be used. It's keeping with the concept of the golden rule, "do unto others...." If I see someone ask for "Constuctive comments" I will tactfully give advice if I have something costructive to say. However I see no point in heaping praise on something not deserving. That would be dishonest. Everyone wants to hear a well deserved " Attaboy " but that should not be the point behind our posting pictures of our builds. It should be to share with fellow modelers. Praise should not be expected. If any of you wonder why you haven't seen any of my builds, it's because I haven't figured out how to yet. I'm still working on that.

I would like to se a 1/25 scale Tucker Torpedo. I know I'm the only one, which explains why we don't have one yet.

I agree!!! Do any of you really think your petty debate has assisted anyone, but to inflate your own egos? How sad!!! I don't think this was the purpose behind this thread. Get over yourselves!

Just had hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Looking forward to 2 more months of model building time. Too bad the "man cave" is in the basement. Can't do stairs yet, the better half thinks I should wait. She's afraid I might fall. Gotta remember, if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

Don't give up! Your hobby will be not only good physical therapy, but also good for your state of mind. I'm sure it may be frustrating at times, but you will over come this set back. Good Luck.

You are one sick and twisted fellow. I kinda likeit.

welcome aboard !

Love the '57. unique subject. It really caught my eye.