My first two: Kurtis indy car and a '51 Chevrolet

[DuesyKid]

Hi all! I'm Andrew and I'm 12. I already posted my introduction, but thought I would put my first 2 builds here.

My Stepdad got me into building model cars last year. My first was the Revell Kurtis Kraft indy racer. I entered it in the Portland Roadster Show Model Car contest and won 2nd place! For this year I built the AMT 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline that my Stepdad gave me and got 3rd place! For 2014, I am building the Monogram 1934 Duesenberg Weymann Torpedo and am determined to win Best of Show and 1st place in the Junior Division.

Here are my first 2 builds. Enjoy!

Andrew

[vintagercr]

Andrew, that is beautiful work. There's no reason you can't reach your goal. Keep up the great work!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great looking work. Welcome to the hobby, and welcome to the forum. I built that Kurtis Indycar about 100 years ago...you did a vastly superior job.

[IMSANUT]

Welcome and cograts on two great builds and the trophy to boot! Keep plugging away.

[Art Laski]

Andrew,

You've done spectacular work for a person of any age. Congratulations on your awards! You certainly deserve them and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

Art Laski

[MrModelT]

Andrew has a real knack for this and is only getting better.

I'm the Stepdad in question and the one responsible for getting him sucked into this hobby He is a very bright kid with LOTS of talent...and plenty to learn as well. The Kurtis was (as he mentioned) his first attempt. I had talked about getting him a starter kit, and a friend of mine bought him that one as a birthday gift. When it came time for paint, I gave him the pointer, let him practice then turned him loose on the Kurtis...assuming what we would probably end up with exactly what one would expect for a kid's first model. When he actually put paint to plastic I was blown away by the perfect Yellow coat that he applied...as if he had been painting for years. He then turned to me and asked "Is this good?"

A few weeks ago, we practiced using the air-brush and he did great!...gave hima box of old kit bodies and turned him loose after we practiced mixing paint and practiced brush control. He nailed that too.

My dad got me into model building when I was little and know I can pass it on to him.

He and I are excited to get rolling on the big Duesenberg

Edited May 7, 2013 by MrModelT

[cobraman]

Very nice builds. Keep at it and remember to show them off here.

[Guest]

Beautiful 51! One suggestion, foil the front emblem.

[MrModelT]

Beautiful 51! One suggestion, foil the front emblem.

That is the one thing we forgot.....he noticed on the way to the contest. Might be why he got 3rd

[CrazyGirl]

wow major talent for 12 years old , you should be very proud !!!

[The70judgeman]

They look great and welcome to the forum! Congrats on your awards too! Keep it up...you'll rival the veteran builders in no time.

[Foxer]

Very nice builds!

[crazyjim]

Excellent builds, Andrew. I'm very happy that you're with the SHINY :) side of the hobby.

[slammedi'am]

Very nice builds!!

[bbowser]

Wow! My builds at 12 were full of glue blobs and fingerprints. Awesome job on these.

[MrModelT]

Wow! My builds at 12 were full of glue blobs and fingerprints. Awesome job on these.

Same here First kit I built by myself was the AMT '33 Willys Gasser....it was a disaster: No paint, no decals and glue EVERYWHERE. I didn't know what to expect from Andrew with his first paint job....but was thoroughly impressed with his work on both the Kurtis and the Chevy.

We had some mistakes and a run, but with some more practice and coaching (and some repair work help from me) he made a nice looking car out of that Chevy.

Edited May 7, 2013 by MrModelT

[realgone58]

Incredible builds! I had to double check and make sure I read your age right! You are one very talented dude. Keep building!

[Yahshu]

Both are very nice, Congrats on your awards. Keep it up, you've got real talent there.

[bondo bill]

very nice

[Austin T]

Great start to building. It's always glad to see some more young guys on here (I'm 17).

[RobertinSC]

Andrew,

Keep up the good work they look great.

[DR Dubois]

Andrew these are great! My models never looked this good when I was 12 years old.

Your step father got you into a great hobby that will last a lifetime.

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Mr. Andrew knows what he's doing!! If those are the first two, by the time he's 20 his models will start and drive!!!!

[Guest]

Again, I did not mean my comment as a criticism, that 51 is awesome! Any engine and chassis pics?

[MrModelT]

Again, I did not mean my comment as a criticism, that 51 is awesome! Any engine and chassis pics?

No offense taken! We both realized it had been missed as we were unpacking it for judging, lol!

I believe we can take a few chassis/engine shots and post them for you guys.