How Old Are You

[iamsuperdan]

Inspired by the "Future Of The Hobby" thread.

Just curious as to how old everyone here is. 

Don't need specifics, just interested in the general age range.

 

[BigTallDad]

And that matters how?

[SfanGoch]

To check who's eligible for senior discounts at Walgreen's. 

[Daddyfink]

29 minutes ago, BigTallDad said:

And that matters how?

It shows that we do not have many younger model builders replacing us. Hence we might be the last major wave in this hobby before the final crash. 

[bubbaman]

69 in sept.

[jchrisf]

1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said:

Inspired by the "Future Of The Hobby" thread.

Just curious as to how old everyone here is. 

Don't need specifics, just interested in the general age range.

 

Dan you can't be too old if you are playing 8 string Carvins   That's for the younger, hardcore guys. 

[Bucky]

Let's see........in June I'll be 63. Been building models for 55 years.

[bbowser]

I'm always 25 in my head, my body reminds me that was decades ago!  

[D. Battista]

LOL .....  I was gonna say 12 going on 59

[Fat Brian]

I'm 37 so when all you old rascals finally eat it I'll get to pick through your stashes.

[Khils]

To quote Mr. Tom Petty in Mary Jane's last dance........

.......you never slow down.....,you never grow old.

little over one year....I will be 60

[Scott Colmer]

I turn 56 tomorrow. Been building for 52ish years. 

[gtx6970]

22 minutes ago, bbowser said:

I'm always 25 in my head, my body reminds me that was decades ago!  

Now that's funny 

[Greg Myers]

70 

My dad built most of my Monogram War planes in the fifties until my impatience got the best of me.

Then it was off to the races, building those war birds for my self. I remember my first stash, some where around 1957. My mom told me : No more models till you build the ones you already have." 

First car kits, Monogram Long John 1959, because it was motorized. 

I remember seeing the first AMT Trophy kits on the shelves, '32 Fords '40 Ford coupe, no interest, back to the War Birds until high school 1961, my friends set me straight.

Edited May 12, 2018 by Greg Myers

[Ace-Garageguy]

Too old to pick up a 24 year-old chick in Starbucks, but not too old to rent one.  

[JollySipper]

1 hour ago, Fat Brian said:

I'm 37 so when all you old rascals finally eat it I'll get to pick through your stashes.

You and I are the same age........ I've been building since my early teens, and don't see myself stopping any time soon......... 

[cobraman]

Results are pretty much what I expected.

[iamsuperdan]

2 hours ago, BigTallDad said:

And that matters how?

It doesn't matter. But if you read the Future Of The Hobby thread, this is relevant. No one is forcing you to participate.

 

1 hour ago, jchrisf said:

Dan you can't be too old if you are playing 8 string Carvins   That's for the younger, hardcore guys. 

But I don't djent! I just like more bottom end! 

[iamsuperdan]

For the record, I'm 44.

I don't act my age that's for sure. 

And I only feel old in two situations:

First, when I hit the volleyball courts. My knees feel 44.

Second, when I'm talking to my 22 year old lot attendant at work. I'm literally old enough to be her dad. Without it being like "Wow you were young when you had her!"

 

 

[Fat Brian]

6 minutes ago, JollySipper said:

You and I are the same age........ I've been building since my early teens, and don't see myself stopping any time soon......... 

I think I was 10 when I built my first kit, a Monogram stock car.

[426 pack]

I’m 17 and only know of two other people around my age that biuld models (I was the one that got them interested in the hobby).

[LDO]

48. Been building since 5 or so.

[BigTallDad]

44 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Too old to pick up a 24 year-old chick in Starbucks, but not too old to rent one.  

Starbucks might be OK, but be careful at WaffleHouse...

[Miatatom]

74

[Belugawrx]

1 hour ago, Scott Colmer said:

I turn 56 tomorrow. Been building for 52ish years. 

HBD Scott

I'll be 56 on Monday