Falcon Ranchero Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 (edited) Just got on here a couple weeks ago, but didn't do the introduce yourself yet so here I am. Some of you have probably noticed that as soon as I got on here I flooded the forum with a little over 40 model kits. That was because I had statred building kits in 2021, and never knew that this forum existed, so when I found this site, I figured I'd share my 3 years worth of kits with you as I thought some of you would like them. How did I find the forum? It's a little interesting, as I had just graduated High School 2 weeks ago and I got a '53 Stude kit as a gift. I didn't know what colour to paint it, so, as usual, I went on google images looking at real '53 Studes colour combos, trying to decide. Then I saw a picture of a complete built '53 Stude kit, done in green and silver by a fellow modeler on the forum, but the two-tone utilized the cove in addition to the roof, and that idea appealed to me, and I settled on a colour choice. I tapped on the photo and it brought me here, and the rest is history. I really like classic cars; since I was a kid it was always a cross between cars and dinosaurs, though cars prevailed by the time I hit high school. The only classic car in my family as of now is my Great Uncle Lauri's 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau. Circa 1987, he bought it for $300 as it was a restoration project. He's had it over 30 years and the car is original to our city, purchased via trade of 1961 Buick Electra by a woman on July 6th, 1965 at our historic and now non-existant local Ross and Muncaster Ford Dealer. Since I don't have a classic car yet, this is my pride and joy. Found at the dump back in September 2022, this bike has come a long way since we found it. The photo below this photo shows the same bike before major restoration. It is a circa 1971 Skyline with a 3-speed shimano shifter, though as you can see, it is not hooked up. That is because the original was no good anymore so we're trying to find a new one, or a NOS one. Edited July 17, 2024 by Falcon Ranchero 3
Falcon Ranchero Posted July 17, 2024 Author Posted July 17, 2024 I am happy to be part of this forum; it's nice to share ideas and thoughts with like-minded people, as there are no kinds of model-related things or clubs around here.
Bainford Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 Welcome to the forum, Nathan. It's good to get some young blood in the hobby. Cheers. 1
happy grumpy Posted July 17, 2024 Posted July 17, 2024 Welcome to the forum Nathan. Always nice to have younger chaps join in the hobby. Lots of of great builds you posted, keep 'em coming. 1
slusher Posted July 18, 2024 Posted July 18, 2024 Welcome aboard the forum , Nathan! I enjoyed all you model posts! 1
Zippi Posted July 18, 2024 Posted July 18, 2024 Welcome to the forum Nathan. Nice story about your Great Uncle Lauri's 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau. Great looking bike. 1
PappyD340 Posted July 18, 2024 Posted July 18, 2024 Welcome to the forum Nathan, now that's a really cool bike! 1
Rattlecan Dan Posted July 19, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024 Welcome Nathan, the models you posted were all very nice. Don't worry how good or bad they may seem to you; we will be interested in viewing them all. Hope you enjoy the forum for all its tips. tricks and fellowship. 1
stavanzer Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 Your T-Bird story is great, Nathan. I am also very Restoring an Old Bike. Your work looks top notch. Keep it up. You'll find plenty of friendly advice, from some of the best Modelers on the Planet here. Welcome Aboard! 1
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