Dragfreak Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 since joining SAE and MCM I have noticed my skills skyrocket, I would just like to thank everybody here who has gave me suggestions and helped me improve my modeling skills. After all the comparison is shocking... just a little over a year ago, today,
Greg Cullinan Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Looking good. Seeing what others are doing and getting ideas is very helpful. Practice is a biggie too in my mind. Nothing wrong with that build last year either though.
Tom Geiger Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Very, very cool! You've come a long way in a short time which means you are a good listener and learner! Keep on building and every model will be progressively better. And always keep your builds. It's like a chronicle of your skills.
lordairgtar Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 The long roof isn't a bad build. Some BMF would make it so much cooler though.
Jantrix Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Seeing great work, and seeing how it is done from good folks willing to explain and teach make ALL the difference. Great work.
charlie8575 Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 You're doing a good job. And at 14, you still have A LOT to learn. Trust me. Thought from a teacher (me): if you listen as well in school as well as you do here, you'll have no major difficulties in life. You'll have obstacles and challenges, to be sure, we all do, but with what you're demonstrating to us, I see no reason why you won't succeed at whatever you do. Charlie Larkin
Dragfreak Posted November 17, 2013 Author Posted November 17, 2013 thank you everybody! and Charlie, thank you, I put school first a modeling comes pretty close. School can be tough but it is the pathway to a great future!
vintagercr Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Very nice builds and I love the stance on the wagon.
Edward Gore Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Boss builds! I also like the wagon the best
Harry P. Posted November 17, 2013 Posted November 17, 2013 Not only are you a pretty good modeler, but for a 14 year old kid, you seem to have your head screwed on pretty straight. Congratulations to your parents for raising you right, and to you for having it so together.
mikemodeler Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 thank you everybody! and Charlie, thank you, I put school first a modeling comes pretty close. School can be tough but it is the pathway to a great future! Priorities can be a hard thing to learn and at 14, might seem useless. Your statement above has me thinking you "get it" and will be a success in whatever you choose to do, including model building! You have some nice models there and the details on the second car are outstanding, keep at it and we will be reading about you in the magazines soon! Best advice I ever got was to "be a sponge" when someone is teaching you something. Ask questions and don't assume you already know it, if you are smart you will learn something everyday.
Dragfreak Posted November 18, 2013 Author Posted November 18, 2013 Not only are you a pretty good modeler, but for a 14 year old kid, you seem to have your head screwed on pretty straight. Congratulations to your parents for raising you right, and to you for having it so together. Thank you Harry, I strive to do my best and accomplish my goals in life. Priorities can be a hard thing to learn and at 14, might seem useless. Your statement above has me thinking you "get it" and will be a success in whatever you choose to do, including model building! You have some nice models there and the details on the second car are outstanding, keep at it and we will be reading about you in the magazines soon! Best advice I ever got was to "be a sponge" when someone is teaching you something. Ask questions and don't assume you already know it, if you are smart you will learn something everyday. Thank you, not to sound conceded but there is not too many kids like me who can set goals and priorities and follow through to accomplish those goals.
slusher Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 Very sharp builds. Your doing a great job and you will continue to get better....
Danno Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 Not only are you a pretty good modeler, but for a 14 year old kid, you seem to have your head screwed on pretty straight. Congratulations to your parents for raising you right, and to you for having it so together. Dittos!
charlie8575 Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 Not only are you a pretty good modeler, but for a 14 year old kid, you seem to have your head screwed on pretty straight. Congratulations to your parents for raising you right, and to you for having it so together. I have to second that. In my (former, sometimes still occasional) professional life, I saw far too many times the results of parents who didn't care and what happened, or cared too much and never let their children realize their full potential because of smothering. The result, almost universally was the same thing- total, complete failure and a very unhappy kid. Charlie Larkin
tubbs Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 I am in agreement with Harry, you do have your head on straight, you know your priorities, you are polite and you build a pretty good model. keep it up, cant wait to see what you are going to bring to the table next.
PappyD340 Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 I am in agreement with Harry, you do have your head on straight, you know your priorities, you are polite and you build a pretty good model. keep it up, cant wait to see what you are going to bring to the table next. I agree also, Jason, what you have demonstrated here on this forum speaks volumes about your character, and I know your parents are extremely proud of you, obviously you can overcome obsticles as you showed us on the Cuda build, so put your studies first and modeling second I have enjoyed watching your progress!!
DrKerry Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 Looks good Jason, congrats on all the help that you've learned and put to good use. Can't wait to see what comes out next....
Jeff Johnston Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Wow you're 14 ? I didn't even build that well when I was 40 ! Nice work,that engine is awesome !
Dragfreak Posted November 20, 2013 Author Posted November 20, 2013 Thank you everybody, my parents are very proud of how I'm turning out, I wont be truly proud of myself until I accomplish my main goal in life but that just makes me work harder and put more effort into schooling so that I can reach that goal. I'm very happy I am a part of this forum because there is so many great members who are very willing to share their knowledge and tips to help out other builders, that is what makes this forum so great!
Harry P. Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 I'm very happy I am a part of this forum because there is so many great members... Count yourself among them.
Danno Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Count yourself among them. Hey, Harry! Holy cow!
charlie8575 Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Hey, Harry! Holy cow! Gotta agree. Miss the calls I'd hear from Harry Carey periodically even out this way. Truly one of the great personalities of broadcast. Charlie Larkin
Harry P. Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 I wasn't sure you guys would know this one. He's sort of a "local hero"...
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