Notoriousek Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Just wanted to say hello. Joined here a while ago, just haven't posted.., Built models when I was younger basically until I could drive. Just mainly muscle/hot rods. I'm now 30 and looking to get back into things. Sure has changed a lot since then. Just looking to learn and pick up as much info as I can here. There's tons of great builders I've admired on this forum. Right now I'm just trying to get equipment and supplies I need. I really want to learn how to airbrush someday but I plan to take it slow and get through a couple builds first. Here's my work area/kit storage. Some of those were saved from my childhood, all the f1 stuff I just recently purchased. Buying kits sure is addictive lol.
Sixx Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome to the "nut-house" lol ! Nice stash of kits & work space! There's a lot of pro's on here...you'll learn quite a bit here! :-)
1930fordpickup Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome aboard . Buying is addictive, just like smoking .
disabled modeler Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Derek...Welcome from another in IL.
Notoriousek Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Thank you all for the welcome if there's any others from illinois that have any model shop or show info let me know. I'm between Naperville and joliet, about 40mins from Chicago
disabled modeler Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Thank you all for the welcome if there's any others from illinois that have any model shop or show info let me know. I'm between Naperville and joliet, about 40mins from Chicago Hi Derek...here we have nothing but a hobby lobby...they rarely ever get anything in and if they do its way later than others...bummer. Closet thing with any good shops is St.Louis,MO. from me..they have some good ones.
crazyjim Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Welcome Derek. There's a hobby shop in Milwaukee that's excellent. I just forge the name of the place.
Exotics_Builder Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Welcome Derek. If interested, there are three Model Car Clubs in the Chicago, two of which may be too distant to travel as they meet in Crystal Lake. The third, Lake Michigan Model Car Club meets in Bensonville and has some members coming from Northwest Indiana, Frankfort and environments.
Notoriousek Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Cool thanks for all the info guys. I used to live out by crystal lake years ago. It's a drive, but not to bad. I'll have to look into it. So no good shows/events around here? I've never been to one before, was hoping to change that.
Exotics_Builder Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Dupage swap meet this Sunday. No contest, but usually lots of stuff you can't live without unless you have 800+ unbuilt in the basement stash like me.
Notoriousek Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Holy cow and I thought I had too many! Just sold off about 25 of them... Do you have any pics posted on here, would love too see that
DumpyDan Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Hey Derek, welcome. I was going to say , in your closet there seems to be a little room you should fill it up. Great place to hang out.
blackandwhite Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Thank you all for the welcome if there's any others from illinois that have any model shop or show info let me know. I'm between Naperville and joliet, about 40mins from Chicago I live in Washington state now but was born in Bolingbrook and then moved to Aurora. My in-laws live in Naperville. Where exactly are you? As far as shows/events, that area sure seems to have gotten a lot going since I left a couple years ago. http://www.ipmsusa.org/chapters/state_select.asp?ST=IL That might be able to help you out. I think there is a big thing going on in Milwaukee soon: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98760 I always am searching for events to go to wherever I am.
Notoriousek Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 I lived in Bolingbrook as well. Moved to plainfield about 5 years ago. Right in between Naperville/joliet. Thanks a lot for the links, I'll be sure to check those out! Good to know
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