Chris D Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone, My name is Chris and I am a junkie... In reality, I got started back in modeling about 6 months ago after being away for about 40 years. I started with some of the space program kits (Saturn V, Apollo kits, etc.). I then built a couple of planes (C130 and SR71). Now I have switched over to cars, something I know a bit more about. My current big project is building four 68 Firebirds showing the life of the car from new (I didn't buy it new) to when I sold it. Four cars are being built along with dioramas. I am hoping that it will help me tell a story to my grandkids about me when I was younger. You can see the first of the cars in the diorama section of the forum. The hobby has changed a lot over those years and I must admit I am very intimidated by all the incredibly talented people here - you folks do such amazing work! While I am pushing myself to make better models, I am certain I will not achieve the level of skill of most of you. With that said, I hope to learn a lot from everyone here and to share our common interest. Nice to meet you all! Chris D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hey Chris. Welcome to our plastic playground. You should not allow yourself to be intimidated by anyone's work here on this Forum. We all started out as "newbies" to car modelling just like you. The abilities, skills and techniques are developed over time and with a LOT of patience. We all learn from our mistakes and find "tips and tricks" from our fellow plastiholics here. Each model we build should get a little better than the last one, yet no one has yet built the "perfect" model. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Welcome to the forum Chris...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 welcome to the forum ... after 50 odd years I'm still learning ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 don't be afraid to open the window a bit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Chris, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Welcome Chris.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryNova Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Welcome Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I wouldn't call it intimidated, more inspired. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think the nice part about this forum is that no matter how good you get, you can always find someone who does it better. By the came token, no matter how little skill you have, you can always find someone who can benefit from yours. Join in and don't pay any mind to the naysayers. They inhabit all the corners of the internet, even this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Chris D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 welcome from sunny & chilly Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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