22-year old models - Part 1 of 2

[jsimmons]

I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 21-year break, and thought I'd share some pics of some cars I did WAY back when. I was a member of the San Diego Model Car Club, and each month, the club sponsor would donate a couple models for the members to build. The only deal was that we had to have the model completed before the next meeting, and the model was put on display for a month in the store that donated them. The first three pics are examples of those models (sorry the pictures are so small):

Group 88C Toyota (Tamiya, 1/24)

Benetton Ford (Tamiya, 1/20)

1970 Boss 302 (Monogram, 1/24)

The next one won 3rd Place at an IPMS regional contest:

Cobra S/C 427 (Monogram, 1/24)

Of course, I was REAL big into NASCAR:

#7 Zerex Ford as driven by Alan Kulwicki (Monogram, 1/24, gradient stripes are painted on)

#6 Folgers Ford as driven by Mark Martin (Monogram, 1/24)

#28 Havoline Ford as driven by Davey Allison (Monogram, 1/24)

#6 Stroh Light as driven by Mark Martin (Monogram, 1/24, practice car)

#7 ViewPlan T-Bird (Monogram, 1/24, homemade decals representing the company I worked for at the time)

be sure to check out Part 2

[Dr. Cranky]

Shoot, it's all going to come back to you and you will enjoy reconnecting with your skills and fun. Welcome back.

[Leonidas]

Love that Boss 302! Nice!

[Carmikeman]

it's hard to believe i made it to the age i am now, knowing that i seen most of those cars run at Talladega many moons ago. nice builds!!!

[diymirage]

  On 3/7/2011 at 11:48 PM, jsimmons said:

I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 21-year break

Of course, I was REAL big into NASCAR:

#7 Zerex Ford as driven by Alan Kulwicki (Monogram, 1/24, gradient stripes are painted on)

i actually have the kit unbuild in my stash

[Danno]

"22-year old models"

This thread did not turn out to be what I expected it would be. Just sayin.'

[jsimmons]

  On 3/9/2011 at 4:13 AM, Danno said:

"22-year old models"

This thread did not turn out to be what I expected it would be. Just sayin.'

I was wondering when someone would allude to that.

[Danno]

  On 3/9/2011 at 12:41 PM, jsimmons said:

I was wondering when someone would allude to that.

Sorry it took so long ... but I really was trying to be respectful to your great older builds. It just finally overtook me!

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing it with us smart-alecs!