Hi. New to this forum, not new to forums though :)

[ĆĄŢŜandBĄTŠ]

Hi, my name is Maddie. I haven't built a model since I was nine or ten years old, so since that was roughly one hundred years ago, let's consider these models my first, I guess? 

I have AuDHD, which is autism and ADHD (for those unaware).  So some of my neurodivergent traits lend themselves to this hobby, perfectionism, creativity, blah blah blah; some of my traits absolutely do not lend themselves to this endeavor, I'm quite clumsy, easily irritated, far-sighted and impatient. So I clearly have excellent decision making skills.

I started two models, an AMT 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Fastback, and a Revell 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner.

I tried to remove a ton of paint from the Ford, and used too strong of a solvent, so it turned into a "junker" build the next day. I had also picked up the Plymouth on clearance, so that's where I'm focusing most of my efforts.

I'm sure that my intro thread isn't the best place to show work, so I'll just post two photos aside from the kit pics. The flat black pic is the Plymouth, I shaved off the door handles, because that's what I would do with a real one. The next pic is the patina on the junker Ford. It is intentional, although I have employed several rust techniques on different parts of the car.  

[Straightliner59]

If we're considering these your first models, then, you're off to a fine start, it appears!

4 hours ago, ĆĄŢŜandBĄTŠ said:

So I clearly have excellent decision making skills.

And, clearly, a healthy sense of humor! Welcome to the...well, madhouse!

[Zippi]

Welcome to the forum Maddie.  

[stavanzer]

Welcome Aboard, Maddie!

You'll like it here.

Your Rust on the Torino looks good.

[titino]

Welcome to the forum Maddie.

[johnyrotten]

Great work with the torino, looks good. Welcome to the forum. 

[Bainford]

Welcome to the forum, Maddie. Cool patina on the Torino.

[PappyD340]

Welcome to the forum Maddie!