so.....ya......been awhile

[tbill]

well, it's been quite a year. i haven't worked on a rig kit since around march/april when i finished off the chevy titan/car hauler project. had a busy summer doing outdoor stuff,dealing with family issues, and here and there got building some 1/25 cars, and started a 1/12 vette tribute build, and just haven't been on-line as much as usual. but now with winter coming on, family matters situated, and the big rig build off approaching, it's gonna be rig building time, and due to impending crappy weather, more time here [lol]. still have a few projects to wrap up, then it's rig time, along with 2 projects for NNL East. i really used to hate winter, but now kind of look forward to it due to the uninterrupted build time [other than the occasional snow removal, and the day job, haha],

 

so here is to build time, back to big rigs, and a little more time talking with all you great folks here, you're all a great inspiration.

 

happy building

[Petetrucker07]

I know what you mean Tom. With the new baby here, I haven't gotten much done either. I'm hopin with the build off, I'll get something done next year. 

I'm really lookin forward to next year, some big, good, changes comin for my family. Those should include a model room. 

Can't wait to see what everyone builds for the build off.

[Superpeterbilt]

Good to have you back Tom. I too have experienced a disturbance in the force(I hope I said that right, Ive never seen Star Wars). My wife used to primarily work nights(plenty of build time) but now she works only days(shes home with me, zero build time). So, unfortunatley, there wont be as many posts from me ;( . Ill try to adjust to this new arrangement, and find some time to build. 

[cowboy rich]

I'm with you guys summer was busy with work, and family stuff. Now with a nice cozy heater running in Colorado hopefully I can get some building done, before the job moves me again. 

Side note Clayton how is the family, your little tire kicker should be a lot fun now.

[Petetrucker07]

Oh yeah. Just took him for his first to Bass Pro Shops and to see Santa for the first time. He went to Dr monday and he's doin great. He's a handful for mama sometimes, but that's to be expected.

Here goes the new papa thing, showing pics.

[Old Buckaroo]

Good to see you guys getting the kicking the tires and cleaning off the dust.

This Summer my Wife and I played as it was just us for the first time in 24 years.  I get to model the rest of the year.

Rich - what part of Colorado ?

[cowboy rich]

First good lookin little man Clayton, he looks  adorable.(mom may over ride that times I'm sure)

 

Sean right now I'm in canon city about 50 miles west of pueblo

[Old Buckaroo]

Clayton what a great picture of your son !

Rich - I am very familiar with both towns,nice place to be this time of the year. Take the drive up to Salida if you already haven't.

[Brinx]

Ya know Tom, I just recently started a project that has been killing whenever I have to knock off for the day. Now it makes sense, I thought I was having that artist-flake thing going (last rig I built was around May 2k15), but Its the winter months, that ol' building instinct comes back. Oh sure, I've had several projects in mind that I've wanted to do, but during the summer its been one thing or another that keeps you busy (not a bad thing), and of course, who can lay down a good layer of paint when the humidity is entering into the "you gotta be kidding me" zone. I am quite lucky, I have a warm place to paint during the dead of winter (nice and dry). My Boss lets me paint in the shop during our down time, long as your truck is in position within 3-minutes (any ARFF guys, you know what I'm talking about). So I'll close by posing this quest, since we have a nice representation from the tri-corners of the Country (so far), Winter....tame or gonna really kick out butts?

[tbill]

Clayton, good lookin boy you got there!

 

Mike, i think like last year, we are gonna get fooled by mild weather, then freeze to death again in february and get buried in snow late in the season.

[Brinx]

Yes Tom, I too have the feeling we're going to pay for this string of nice weather. I did manage to get both cars in the garage, the deck furniture is covered and I ran the snow blower last week so I'm ready!