Robberbaron Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I've been a lurker on this forum (and a few others) for the last couple years, decided I'd finally make the leap so I can contribute. My story is pretty typical: started building models when I was a kid. My model-building skills and productivity increased as I got older, but then during high school the "other" interests started taking over, namely real cars, girls, music, etc. I didn't stop building cold turkey, rather it just kind of tapered off as the years went by and the free time decreased. My last build was a Revell 69 Camaro that I completed around 1997 while still in college. I actually kept buying kits several years afterward, with a plan for each one I purchased, but never got around to building further. By the time I got married and then had kids, I completely dropped out of the car model universe for several years. I did miss it, and always kept all the plans in the back of my head for each unbuilt kit in my stash. Luckily I never sold off my collection, so I still have all my old builds, and at this point probably enough unbuilts to last me a lifetime. Free time is still at a premium between work, family, home improvement projects, you name it. But I still find a tremendous amount of enjoyment just viewing everyone's artwork on this forum. To me a well-built model car is something to be admired, no different than a perfectly restored 1:1 vehicle. I look forward to being a part of the community, and maybe I'll even manage to start getting a few new builds done. Thanks, Rob
slusher Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome Rob, many of us left the hobby and returned. Buy kits is addictive ..
crazyjim Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 They still let Indiana people join here? LOL Welcome Rob.
rmvw guy Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome fellow Hoosier. Your story sounds much like mine Robert. I find much more time to build since I am retired now and don't know what I would do without our hobby. Be thankful that we bought most of our stash before the prices went up, even though there is a lot of excellent new stuff out. Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.
Ford guy Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum Rob, the more the merrier! I've sure learned a lot of new things from the members here, I bet you will too. It would be cool if you could come down to Indy on May 3rd and join us at the Hoosier Model Car Associations annual model car contest. You could browse through the swap meet, check out all the super cool models on display and meet and talk with the other modelers.
Robberbaron Posted March 19, 2014 Author Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. I agree on being glad that I built up such a stockpile of kits when they were cheaper. After I started taking a renewed interest in models, probably my biggest shock was the leap in prices compared to just 10 years ago. Still willing to spend the money if I know a new kit is high quality, like the Revell '57 Ford and the '50 Olds. Roy, thanks for the heads up on Indy. Not sure if I'll be able to make it, but will definitely keep it in mind.
Belugawrx Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Welcome!! Back to the dark side Cheers fellow glue sniffer
BirdWatcher Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Welcome Robert! I'm returning to the hobby and it feels great to be able to take my time on my builds, i think i tried to build too many too fast before. Been studying up a little on the tutorials and I'm hoping to improve my model building skills.
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