Slipster17 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Just popping in to introduce myself. Friends call me Slip and I'm a long time Sim Racing painter/ designer and have been building scale NASCAR models since I was like.... 8. My uncle was big into the model and RC car hobby when I was young and to this kid in the early 90s, tiny cars I could build was coolest thing ever. I have no idea how many NASCAR models I built (or attempted) before heading off to college in the mid2000s, but it feels like I had to buy every new Revell / Monogram box I ever saw in the local hobby shop - and I made weekly trips there on my bike! Only a handful of my original cars from then survive today because I really didn't have a sentimental attachment then - but man, looking back on some of the paint schemes I had on my shelf I wish I had saved more of them! After college life got in the way of most of my hobbies. Jobs, several big moves, marriage, kids - all the good stuff! I seriously only built one kit between 2004 and 2019..... But, we are pretty firmly planted now in the mountains of Central/ Western MD. Kids are both in school now, we finally own our own home, life is allowing the wife and I to get back into some of our respective passion projects - and for me, that means scouring shops/ online for decades old kits and decals to start building again! My sweet spot is like 1997 - 2002 NASCAR. That was the peak of my (original) building talent and interest in NASCAR as a whole. But I know that I can bring some of my professional skills learned in the last 15 years as a graphic artist to the bench and probably tackle some builds I was always too anxious to try back in the day. From this point forward, I don't see myself building many 'box stock' kits - but using the old kits as donors for custom paint schemes that Revell never produced. I have a 2022 plan firmly in place and it is, so far, right on track. I'll post more about those in the build threads. Anyway, enough rambling. I look forward to seeing everyone's work and learning new tips and tricks I can apply to my own work! Edited January 11, 2022 by Slipster17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Welcome John. I build primarily race cars with a focus on the '60s-'70s era. Look forward to seeing your work. My current project if you are interested: Edited January 11, 2022 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Slipster17 said: ...I know that I can bring some of my professional skills learned in the last 15 years as a graphic artist to the bench and probably tackle some builds I was always too anxious to try back in the day. Welcome. I look forward to seeing your work. My own real-world skills have made me a much better modeler than I ever imagined I would be over 50 years ago when I quit. Lots of talented, skilled, and knowledgeable people here, a great place to learn new things and get new ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Welcome aboard John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Welcome John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Welcome John, remember it is just a hobby, build for yourself, and enjoy modeling. It mustn't be like W-o-r-k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Welcome to the forum John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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