New Old Guy

[redscampi]

Hi guys! I am a twice over retired modeller, I have been doing this stuff off and on for almost forty years! Not that I am any kind of a pro, I just like to work with my hands. I hate cold and rain so I spend a lot of my winter months inside. I got into vintage RC cars in the last few years and I really enjoy taking basket cases and turning them into beauty queens. It can get expensive at times though! I also like to build full size hot rods and in pursuit of that hobby I attended a swap meet a few weeks ago. I had only been there a few minutes when I ran across a vendor with a gigantic box of model cars that was labeled $35 for the entire box. I started pawing through them idly and noticed that they were all projects that had been started. I also noticed that there was quite a bit of good quality custom work. Well, I made a snap decision and offered the guy $30 for the box, which he accepted. I had no idea what was in the box past the top layer or so but I figured it was cheap entertainment, sort of like a grab bag. When I got the box home and inventoried I found that I had about 35 to 40 solid projects. Most this stuff has been sitting for several years but is in decent condition. Here are a few that I am considering as my first re-introduction to the hobby.

[george 53]

GREAT SCORE,Gary!!! You got you ALOT more'n 30 bucks worth of stuff there daddy-O! It should keep ya busy for a while(an THEN some!) Welcome back! Just remember that things HAVE changed since you been gone Bro, an it'll cost ya a LITTLE more for kits when you run outta your "Grab bag" stash. GREAT SCORE! Wish I could find cool deals like THAT!!!!

[Bernard Kron]

That is an incredible, incredible score. And from an (sadly) ex-builder with great skills and taste in his own right. I hope you like old-skool rods! The start on the '29 A roadster on '32 rails is particularly impressive. Go for it!

[redscampi]

GREAT SCORE,Gary!!! You got you ALOT more'n 30 bucks worth of stuff there daddy-O! It should keep ya busy for a while(an THEN some!) Welcome back! Just remember that things HAVE changed since you been gone Bro, an it'll cost ya a LITTLE more for kits when you run outta your "Grab bag" stash. GREAT SCORE! Wish I could find cool deals like THAT!!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I forgot to mention that I still have most of my modelling supplies from 10 years or so ago when I quit doing this the second time. Also, I found several photo etched goodies in with these new cars. I wish I hadn't sold off my old stuff, especially now since I went to the local hobby shop and saw that most kits are 20-25 dollars! That'll make you reconsider what you're doing in a heartbeat! I should also say though that there are a ton of parts on spues as well, I feel very lucky to have found this bunch! Here are a few more projects from the stash:

Edited November 21, 2009 by redscampi

[redscampi]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I forgot to mention that I still have most of my modelling supplies from 10 years or so ago when I quit doing this the second time. Also, I found several photo etched goodies in with these new cars. I wish I hadn't sold off my old stuff, especially now since I went to the local hobby shop and saw that most kits are 20-25 dollars! That'll make you reconsider what you're doing in a heartbeat! I should also say though that there are a ton of parts on spues as well, I feel very lucky to have found this bunch! Here are a few more projects from the stash:

Oh, and I love old skool rods!

[Guest Gramps-xrds]

Well it sure looks like you got enough stuff to keep you busy for a long time. That 60 Pontiac curbside and the 62 olds look sweet. Those are well worth restoring. Let alone all the other great old kits. I'd say you got some great bases to start with.

And by the way welcome to the forum.

[Rider]

Wow what a great score welcome back to the wild world of modeling. This is a great site to help relearn your skills on, you definatly have some great projects to build on from the look of things.

[Guest arni]

Welcome Gary,boy do you have the luck of the Irish.LOL

What a great score and at what? $1 each!!

I look forward to seeing what you start first,may take you a while to decide.LOL

[Foxer]

Welcome and what a great stash to wander through. Whoever that was completes projects at MY speed.. ehhe

[James Flowers]

Nice score you made. The Pontiac and Olds were well worth the price you payed for all of them.

[MrObsessive]

Welcome aboard Gary! That '61 Olds resin is worth more than you paid for the entire stash! Some guys have all the luck!

I agree also that '60 Pontiac Bonneville is DEFINITELY worth bringing back to life!

[RodBurNeR]

welcome, looks like you have the old school rod and kustom style. I like that....a lot!