Back in the hobby again

[Big_John]

Hi everyone!  I have been getting back into building model cars after many, many years.  It's a funny story how this happened..  I got back into slot car racing when a local track opened.  At their shop is a drag strip and that lead me into building a couple drag slot cars and that lead me into building a few cars for other guys, which meant building the bodies too.  That got me back looking at model cars and really appreciating things like acrylic paints and super glue that weren't available back in the 60's. 

I don't build slot cars for others too much anymore. It just wasn't what I wanted to do. But the model car bug did hit me again...   I also got into 3D printing, then purchased a resin printer and got into printing a couple cars and that brings it all together. 

I have my "real" cars too... and of course that was originally fueled by my model car interests from when I was a kid.  I did a lot with them.. some drag racing and then did some car shows. Now I do an occasional show and some cruise nights. One of the things I'm looking to do is replicate the cars I have along with some that I used to have. 

So, here I am... Back to building model cars...  Kind of a good place for me to be. 

Edited April 15, 2024 by Big_John

[Bainford]

Welcome to the forum, John, and welcome back to the hobby. I think you have found the right place to indulge your groove.

[happy grumpy]

Welcome to the forum John. You're in the right place.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Welcome John. Hope this forum is a fun place to be for you. Looking forward to your posts.

[PappyD340]

Welcome to the forum John and back to the hobby!

[Bugatti Fan]

It is really nice to come back to something you enjoyed in the past, so welcome!

There are plenty of helpful people on here all sharing their interest and helping others returning to the hobby as so much has changed down the years.

[slusher]

welcome aboard the forum, John!

Edited April 16, 2024 by slusher

[Zippi]

Welcome back to building once again.  

[Big_John]

Thanks for the welcome! 

[John M.]

Welcome to the gang John. Lost of good members here and helpful to boot. 

[mustang1989]

Welcome aboard John. What a cool back story and we're looking forward to seeing your builds as well as the 1:1 scale rides.

[Big_John]

2 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

Welcome aboard John. What a cool back story and we're looking forward to seeing your builds as well as the 1:1 scale rides.

I have posted pics of my old cars in this thread.  

I haven't done too many builds just yet, but I'm working on it! 

 

 

[Street Rod]

Welcome to the forum, John!

[Tim W. SoCal]

Welcome to the group, John. Great people here! I'm sure you'll have a ton of fun...