Chevy Bison Challenged Grandsons first model

[Jon Haigwood]

Jacob one of m Grandsons age 12 has ADD and a form of Autism. He recently has shown interest in building a model. We went on a camping  trip  so I brought along this kit my wife found at the Goodwill. I pre-painted the body and fender orange and the frame silver and dull coated the tires. I used a set of DOH decals from one of my parts kits. Then I gave it a coat of Future to give it some protection from fumbling hands.

We had no instructions so we had to do some guessing. Yes it is a Snap-tite kit and we had to do some use some glue.  We built it on a picnic bench .

It may not be the best built truck but my Grandson had some time to concentrate on something that wasn't electronic for awhile and I got spend some Grampa time with him.

 

Edited July 7, 2016 by Jon Haigwood

[angelo7]

I bet this is one of your best projects  because you did it with your grandson.  And it looks good too.  Do you have the fith wheel?  I have a spare one if you need it.

Edited July 7, 2016 by angelo7

[Jon Haigwood]

I bet this is one of your best projects  because you did it with your grandson.  And it looks good too.  Do you have the fith wheel?  I have a spare one if you need it.

Your right on of my favorites . The fifth wheel seemed to be the only part missing so I could use one. I do have the decals if anyone needs them

Edited July 7, 2016 by Jon Haigwood

[Jim B]

Very nice looking Bison.  Well done.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice!!, But it looks more like a General than a Bison (L.O.L.). Keep him interested in model building!

[gino]

great job !    the best part is you did it together !

[kilrathy10]

Great job, Man.....It's great to see guys getting the kids into this hobby.....I got my two of my sons into it.....My 15 year old hasn't gotten the bug, yet, but I'm hopeful.....I have 4 grandchildren and one on the way......3 girls and 2 boys, so far......(The bun in the oven is a girl)....Anyway....Great job on the model.....I'm diggin' that orange, for sure.....

[extmcdriver]

Great job, I have a ten year old grandson that has just finished his second truck model. I am very happy for you!!!!! This is very, very special!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slusher]

Really nice build. Good to hear he is building with you...

[towman1271]

  Nothing better than spending time together.. Nice looking truck as well.. Hope its just the start for the two of you!

[GearUpJammer]

Great job by both of you!

[JerseeJerry55]

Very nice. Job well done.