New to the hobby

[Chad Asmus]

I am new to the plastic model car hobbie and i just wanted to tell everyone that i am amazed at how well every model looks. My wife and I had a hard time decideing how many were actually a picture of the real car made to look like a model!!!!!!! I just hope that someday i can get half as good at building these little cars as some of you have gotten. My 2 boys talked me into letting them get a model, so i decided that i would try it also.

[Mr. Moparman]

I hope you and your sons get a enjoyable experiance out of this hobby. You will find there is a ton of people here that can help you at in any way possiball. Anyway, Good Luck!

Edited August 25, 2010 by '69 Charger Daytona

[Foxer]

Welcome to the forum!

I started modeling with my Dad about 1956 and haven't looked back since. (I CAN finally paint better than him, at least in the last year or two!) Have fun with your kids.

[peter31a]

Welcome to the hobby! Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy your new hobby. Take your time, be patient, ask all the questions you want, check the tips and tricks section for good advice, don't stress about mistakes and above all have fun with your kids.

[Greg Cullinan]

Welcome Chad.

I started a year ago and it started as a joint venture with my son. He bailed before the first kit was done ! Every once in a while he joins me but not for long . He's 10 ,so I can't blame him.

[Monty]

Welcome to the board! Since you're just getting started, you may find this tutorial helpful http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=30842&st=0. It was written by Mark Taylor (see post #5) and it should help you avoid some of the pitfalls that beginners often encounter, as well as helping you create a better model.

You'll find this board has an amazing amount of talented builders to inspire you and a lot of helpful people for almost any model-related question you might have.

I hope you and your kids enjoy yourselves!

[jeffs396]

Welcome to the best model car site on the planet Chad!

Glad you're getting your sons involved, we need more young folks back in this hobby!

[bigmikevee]

Hey Chad,

Let me also welcome you aboard, you're gonna like it here, seems like there is a lot to take in when you first start, but just take your time, plenty of great people to answer questions when they come up, and most important...have fun!!

Mike

[Jim0205]

Welcome to the site, keep it simple and have fun.

[mr moto]

Welcome!! That's a great way to start out. Getting kids interested in a positive activity that they can keep doing for the rest of their lives. Dads like it, too!

Edited August 26, 2010 by mr moto

[george 53]

Welcome Chad! Ya came to the RIGHT place,Daddy-O! If THESE guys here can't help ya, Your In BIG trouble! Just pull up a chair and enjoy, these guys'll be able ta tell ya just about ANYTHING ya need ta know!!!