1st model in 21 years!

Hello All,

Well, I’ll start by saying that I haven’t built a model car since I was approx 10. I though about trying it again everytime I passed to model section in Wal-Mart, but never actually bought one to start. This past Christmas my 10 year old son received a Revell 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition. He doesn’t seem to be too interested in doing it, so I asked him if I could have it. He said sure, but only if I build it with him.

So, now I’ll be trying to complete my first model in 21 years! Hopefully my son will enjoy the process and start building more in the future. I’ll be keeping it simple, no airbrush, putty, etc., just the basics.

Should be fun!

[#welcome] to the forums! Pull up a keyboard and stay a while.

This is similar to how I got back into the hobby. My 11 yr old son wanted to try building models. I had been thinking about getting back into it, so we picked up a couple of kits. Started off with rattle cans and a handful of paints and brushes and one hobby knife. Now I have an airbrush, spray booth, dedicated work space, numerous specialty tools, clamps, lights, and a growing (at an alarming rate) stash of kits.

By all means keep it simple, but beware the styrene drug, it’s powerfully addictive! [:D]

Welcome

Thad

Welcome to the Forums [#welcome]. Hope you & your son have a ball with the Vette. May get you both hooked on a rewarding hobby.

Regards, Rick

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning much from everyone here.

Welcome to FSM!

Welcome STOB. there are lots of use"Benn away and now I am back" guys in here.

[#welcome]!

Good to know, but the difference might be that I was 10 when I built my last models and trust me when I say, they weren’t anywhere close to great quality! :wink:

Looking at all the fine work on this sight, I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to do the same!

Regardless, it’ll be a fun challenge!