Hello from an old modeler but new member

[racer1949]

Hello to all,

My name is John and I am retired from public works engineering for a government agency. No, I am not an engineer. I live in Colorado but winter time sports to me in an oxymoron so I build models. Much, much safer. Been doing this since my first one, a 1959 Mercury Convertible, which I still have. I built only a few after the '70's but they gradually got better. '63 was a big year. Have built new or reconstructed about 125 models in the last 2 years. Discovered airbrushing but still use enamel paints. Also use old style styrene tube glue. I do appreciate the more eco friendly glue especially when I am disassembling an old model I got on eBay. At first I did not know what to do with my old collection, about 100 cars, so I started rebuilding some and selling them on eBay. This evolved into a full time thing for me. I love building and I love the added incentive to build the best models I can if they are going to be sold. I am now building some models in 1:25 scale using different kits and odd parts which I have never seen available in that scale.Someone suggested I join a modeling message group and this one came up first and looks promising. So here I am. I hope to learn alot and share a little too when I can.

[Foxer]

Welcome to the forum, John!

[crazyjim]

Welcome John.  This THE BEST model car forum around.  You gotta post some builds sometime.

[MeatMan]

Welcome John! I'm with you, I just can't get into the whole winter activity thing. Running the snowblower is about as "sporting" as I get.

[StevenGuthmiller]

 Running the snowblower is about as "sporting" as I get.

I try not to even do that!

Welcome John!

Steve

[slusher]

Welcome John...

[DumpyDan]

Welcome John, glad you joined the show