otr786 Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Hi , My name is Joe, 57 years old from Pa. I was recently forced to retire due to a disability, after being a over the road truck driver for the past several years. Not accustom to being around the house very often, I guess I was getting annoying. My wife said " would you please get a hobby". Shopping a few days later I picked up a model truck to give it a try.Thats all it took and now I am hooked, I am not totally new to the hobby as I used to build models as a teenager but todays models seem a lot more detailed than they were. I am looking forward to reading the forums, getting to know some of you and learning new tips and techniques. Have a good day and happy modeling.
GTJUNIOR Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Welcome to the forum Joe. Make sure you check out the big rig and truck wip threads. You'll be amazed how much you can learn from these builds. Good luck and happy building.
Jmaracing Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Hey joe. Welcome to the forum.. Iam from pa. Also. There are a lot of us from pa here.
disabled modeler Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Welcome Joe....there are lots of people here that can help with any questions you might have. I have always built but found since becoming disabled myself its a great way to pass the time.
gino Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 welcome to the forum joe ! former otr driver here!
Mustang Madness Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Hey Joe ... welcome to the forum man.
Steven Zimmerman Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Howdy Joe; live a few miles north of you in Meadville Pa........'Z'
vintagedragcrazy Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Hi joe glad to have you here im from pa too im a little south and east of you about 45-50 miles the hobby shop in Knox pa is where we hang out have a small club most just get together and bs models second Saturday of the month about 1:00 if you have time come on down our secretary is from oil city too. If you would like any info or help let me know with a pm im always happy to help .vince
Sixties Sam Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Welcome, Joe! I'm in PA too. Centre County, near PSU! You'll like it here!Sam
DumpyDan Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Welcome Joseph, now your wife said get a hobby and you picked model building. Save that in a few years when she says you have to many......remind her what she told you to do. Glad to have you aboard
otr786 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 Thank you for all the warm welcomes. Its good to know I have a wealth of information at my fingertips.
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