OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hello everyone. New to MCM Forum, came across it when I told my friend I was building my own concept car out of real model components but building my own frame work out of the plastic that holds the parts and other model car frame pieces, i have a dremel and ive already started on the frame work. mostly mocking, did no glueing or using my saudering gun yet. ( will work as good as a plastic welder correct?. ) mostly researching mid engine, rear wheel drive frame work on concept and super cars, so i can start placing the pieces of my own design together and making my image in my mind a reality. I am 25 years old, i have always been into cars, drawing cars, i can draw well, ill post some pics later of my concept car sketches. ive always been creative and have been great with my hands, ive always did paint work and autobody on my bikes, 4 wheelers, go kart, when i was young and then when i was 16 , did my real 78 nova, 77 firebird and recently did work on my car i own my, 03 350z. I went to autobody-welding school and once the welding - autobody classes were finished i removed myself from the school since i only went to learn thoes two subjects and didnt know the rest of the school was other fields, i was already working at a custom autobody shop so i got paid and learned, i then joined the army as a welder- metal worker. didnt do alot of welding after advanced training since i got deployed to iraq for 15 months, a month after getting to my unit, straight out of the 4 months of welding - metal work - fiberglass training, then when i was deployed did a little bit of welding on days where i didnt have to go out on convoys since i drove the wrecker, i was in the recovery section attached to CAV scouts. so we were in bad areas on the road and front lines all the time, but i got out of the army after i got back from iraq due to back issues and PTSD. but its great to be on a site where everyone loves cars and building and being creative, glad to meet everyone!!. im Johnny by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Welcome,Johnny! You dun fell into a pit of knowledge so deep, you MAY NEVER get out of it!!! There's ALL kindsa modeling abilities lurkin around in here! Some, IF NOT THE BEST modelers in the WORLD live here, an they's more than willing to help a brother out! From the looks of it, you already got the REAL aspect of modeling down, now ya jus gotta make your PLASTIC dreams come true!!! Enjoy yourself, and ASK QUESTIONS!!! Edited August 5, 2009 by george 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome,Johnny! You dun fell into a pit of knowledge so deep, you MAY NEVER get out of it!!! There's ALL kindsa modeling abilities lurkin around in here! Some, IF NOT THE BEST modelers in the WORLD live here, an they's more than willing to help a brother out! From the looks of it, you already got the REAL aspect of modeling down, now ya jus gotta make your PLASTIC dreams come true!!! Enjoy yourself, and ASK QUESTIONS!!! Thank you! Looking foward to learning more and sharing my work and seeing everyones work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome here Johnny! That's an ambitious and extremely interesting project. As George, our Main Welcome Mat, says.. just ask and you will receive. Your project is just too interesting for anyone to NOT butt in with suggestions. First order of business is to post you sketches. There's a link here with some image posting help if you need that. aha.. found the post I was thinking of. I should bookmark this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome to the MCM Forum and WELCOME HOME, Johnny. PTSD can really mess you up. Get to the VA and TALK to people. Try to get compensation from the VA - you earned it. PTSD caused my first marriage to collapse. USMC, Vietnam 1969-70, 1st battalion, 13th Marines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome here Johnny! That's an ambitious and extremely interesting project. As George, our Main Welcome Mat, says.. just ask and you will receive. Your project is just too interesting for anyone to NOT butt in with suggestions. Like Mike and George said - WELCOME . Lots of great builders here, and plenty of helpful tips, and just about anything you want to learn about is happening here at some point. Look forward to seeing your projects - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome here Johnny! That's an ambitious and extremely interesting project. As George, our Main Welcome Mat, says.. just ask and you will receive. Your project is just too interesting for anyone to NOT butt in with suggestions. First order of business is to post you sketches. There's a link here with some image posting help if you need that. aha.. found the post I was thinking of. I should bookmark this. Thanks Foxer, thank you, I agree and that keeps me driven to make it. haha. Ill ask ask ask, im like a sponge. I like to soak up info and learn, knowledge is power my friend also, ill check the link and yes, ill post some sketches, thanks bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Welcome to the MCM Forum and WELCOME HOME, Johnny. PTSD can really mess you up. Get to the VA and TALK to people. Try to get compensation from the VA - you earned it. PTSD caused my first marriage to collapse. USMC, Vietnam 1969-70, 1st battalion, 13th Marines. Thanks JIM and thanks again, its great to be home, nothing else like it Ive been dealing with PTSD since i lost my friends and one lost a leg on that mission i was on. only 4 months into the deployent, the back pain was already occuring before i was on that convoy that took my 2 friends lifes and one leg of a SGT. and i was getting fed pain meds and i was still out on the front lines and we had guys fully healthy to take my place but i had to do what they told me to and i didnt complain, i used to drive a tow truck before for my good friends father who lived across the street, anywho. the lower back problems and PTSD are addressed with the VA and as of now, im only 30% service connected disabled for PTSD from iraq and 10% disabled for lower back issues and im fighting it all to be raised, im only getting $541 a month. im not complaining it get money but 10% for lower back pain, that was my main issue in the army and the PTSD was also a almost equal factor. but ######. yea, the VA knows and im fighting it to be raised when i talk to my REP tomorrow. and thanks for serving. i salute you and i served with the marines while in iraq, 2nd RCT 6. ( ever hear of them? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Like Mike and George said - WELCOME . Lots of great builders here, and plenty of helpful tips, and just about anything you want to learn about is happening here at some point. Look forward to seeing your projects - dave Thanks Dave. and same goes to you, cant wait to see yours and everyones work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlzrocks Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Welcome to the nut house...ummm .......forum! I just got here myself. There are a great bunch of folks on this forum and TONS of great info, tricks and helpful cohorts to keep you amused! Can't wait to see some of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Johnny, sometimes you just have to play the VAs game. Don't get smart them just ask or another opiniob. Never, ever be late for an appointment, and worse, don't show at all. You automatically go back to the end of the. Have thought about requesting assistance from you congressman/woman? Down here by me in FLA, we have Ginny Brown-Waite. Ginny and her staff have done wonders for Veterans who going nowhere in thr VA sytem. IF you're in FLA, contact Ginny's office in Brooksville. Whatever state you live in has to have access to elected politicians. You might have to use them tobe able to the VAto better understandyout issues. I need to get up Gainesville VA tomorrow for more tests. They say I' bleeding inside but don't know where from. Hey, I'm serviceconnected - do all the tests you want. It doesn't cost me a dime. HAng in there Johnny. It might get worse before it gets better, but it will get better. Love ya, Brother. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Johnny, sometimes you just have to play the VAs game. Don't get smart them just ask or another opiniob. Never, ever be late for an appointment, and worse, don't show at all. You automatically go back to the end of the. Have thought about requesting assistance from you congressman/woman? Down here by me in FLA, we have Ginny Brown-Waite. Ginny and her staff have done wonders for Veterans who going nowhere in thr VA sytem. IF you're in FLA, contact Ginny's office in Brooksville. Whatever state you live in has to have access to elected politicians. You might have to use them tobe able to the VAto better understandyout issues. I need to get up Gainesville VA tomorrow for more tests. They say I' bleeding inside but don't know where from. Hey, I'm serviceconnected - do all the tests you want. It doesn't cost me a dime. HAng in there Johnny. It might get worse before it gets better, but it will get better. Love ya, Brother. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Johnny, sometimes you just have to play the VAs game. Don't get smart them just ask or another opiniob. Never, ever be late for an appointment, and worse, don't show at all. You automatically go back to the end of the. Have thought about requesting assistance from you congressman/woman? Down here by me in FLA, we have Ginny Brown-Waite. Ginny and her staff have done wonders for Veterans who going nowhere in thr VA sytem. IF you're in FLA, contact Ginny's office in Brooksville. Whatever state you live in has to have access to elected politicians. You might have to use them tobe able to the VAto better understandyout issues. I need to get up Gainesville VA tomorrow for more tests. They say I' bleeding inside but don't know where from. Hey, I'm serviceconnected - do all the tests you want. It doesn't cost me a dime. HAng in there Johnny. It might get worse before it gets better, but it will get better. Love ya, Brother. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Johnny, sometimes you just have to play the VAs game. Don't get smart them just ask or another opiniob. Never, ever be late for an appointment, and worse, don't show at all. You automatically go back to the end of the. Have thought about requesting assistance from you congressman/woman? Down here by me in FLA, we have Ginny Brown-Waite. Ginny and her staff have done wonders for Veterans who going nowhere in thr VA sytem. IF you're in FLA, contact Ginny's office in Brooksville. Whatever state you live in has to have access to elected politicians. You might have to use them tobe able to the VAto better understandyout issues. I need to get up Gainesville VA tomorrow for more tests. They say I' bleeding inside but don't know where from. Hey, I'm serviceconnected - do all the tests you want. It doesn't cost me a dime. HAng in there Johnny. It might get worse before it gets better, but it will get better. Love ya, Brother. Jim Yeah, I know what you mean. I had missed two appointments and it was on my VA comp info when i first recieved my packet saying i was service connected disabled, so i wont be missing any appointments, if worse case i'd call first and reschedual. ill take all that advice in mind and thanks for the tips. apprechate it. and charlz, thanks. ill be posting up some pics of my, 3 hr really fast sheet metal concept car model i made in welding school while we were bored and the teacher let us do what we wanted. Edited August 6, 2009 by OneOfAKindCustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Made this my first week in welding/autobody school. we had one day where it was slow and had about a hour or two where the teacher said do what we wanted, so i made this,only had some scrap sheet metal, my welder and tin snips, lol. never will get rid of it either, first concept car i made , like i said in my first post, never made a model before. I know its not a model kit like this forum is about but still thought i'd share my art work. Edited August 6, 2009 by OneOfAKindCustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Talk about a Rat Rod!!!!! That's cool. a keeper for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfAKindCustoms Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thank you, means alot to me and espically it being my very ever first creation. Def a keeper for life. something to pass on one day to my grand kids when im famous ( i can dream ) hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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