Beginner... Again!

Alex13

Member since
January 2009
From: Montréal, Qc, Canada

Beginner... Again!

Posted by Alex13 on Sunday, January 4, 2009 9:33 AM

Hi all!

First, I'v already asked a few question and let me tell you that I was more than pleases with everyone's kindness and enthusiasm to share their passion and knoledge.

I'm a Mechanic for BMW and am into 1:1 car resto. I am 30 years old and havn't built a kit in about 17 years.

I just got back to this hobby, kinda by accident. Here's how.

My girl friend bought me a 1971 Skyline GT-R Tamiya kit. She tought it would make me happy, cause I'm in the process of importing the "real" thing here in Canada. It did made me happy, but let's face it... The last thing I needed was an other expensive and time consuminghobby lol.

The thing is, getting this kit brung some good memories back to the surface and I just can't ignore them.

Now that I'm a professional adult and a perfectionist on top of things, I want to do things the right way. THAT is what brings me here.

Thanks for welcoming me and for sharing your knoledge.

Alex.

P.S.: One more thing, I'm a french speaking Canadian and am always looking to perfect my english, so if you see wrongly used words or bad sentence structures or orthographe mistakes in my posts, please DO let me know, I wont be offended.

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mg.mikael

Member since
December 2007
From: Bridgeview, Illinois

Posted by mg.mikael on Sunday, January 4, 2009 9:45 AM

to the forums, Alex13!!! Hope to see you around!

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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namrednef

Member since
September 2012

Posted by namrednef on Sunday, January 4, 2009 11:22 AM

Alex! Great story! You'll find much help in the motorhead forum as you must know.

Aside from what may have been a typo....your english and grammar seem perfect!

NOW! Can you find me a 1:1 '49 Merc?

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DesertRat

Member since
February 2007
From: Casa Grande, Az.

Posted by DesertRat on Sunday, January 4, 2009 12:18 PM

aboard, Alex! Really exciting career you have! I've got a 1/1 Resto Build myself, but has been put on hold until I can get the time/money/resources to do it. But I have messed with it some, and I have to give alotta respect for ya guys! Always gotta get a good mechanic....

It was a sweet gesture your girl did in giving you the kit! That way once you are finally hooked all over again and blowing your entire paycheck on kits and supplies, you can always blame her!

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Alex13

Member since
January 2009
From: Montréal, Qc, Canada

Posted by Alex13 on Sunday, January 4, 2009 1:59 PM

namrednef wrote:
NOW! Can you find me a 1:1 '49 Merc?

LOL... Sure, but it's gonna cost and it'll be running when you get it.

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Gun Tech

Member since
August 2006
From: Oromocto, Canada

Posted by Gun Tech on Sunday, January 4, 2009 1:59 PM

Welcome to the forums Alex!

Jean-Michel "Arte et Marte"

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Alex13

Member since
January 2009
From: Montréal, Qc, Canada

Posted by Alex13 on Sunday, January 4, 2009 2:01 PM

DesertRat wrote:
It was a sweet gesture your girl did in giving you the kit! That way once you are finally hooked all over again and blowing your entire paycheck on kits and supplies, you can always blame her!

LOL!!

She sais it's all good. She's happy that, at least, THIS hobby I can enjoy under the same roof as her...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys...

Alex.

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namrednef

Member since
September 2012

Posted by namrednef on Sunday, January 4, 2009 5:54 PM

Alex13 wrote:
namrednef wrote:
NOW! Can you find me a 1:1 '49 Merc?

LOL... Sure, but it's gonna cost and it'll be running when you get it.

Seriously! I'll buy the hulk and take care of the motor! No body chopping.....just a great outside look and tasteful custom interior!

I you spy one....get back to me! Not a priority, but they don't come along very often!

Yes, your welcome has been sweet....many good folks here!

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Alex13

Member since
January 2009
From: Montréal, Qc, Canada

Posted by Alex13 on Sunday, January 4, 2009 7:37 PM

namrednef wrote:
I you spy one....get back to me! Not a priority, but they don't come along very often!

I just saw one not too long ago, but, sadly, it already has a 6" chop top... What a waste.

I'll keep an eye out though...

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namrednef

Member since
September 2012

Posted by namrednef on Sunday, January 4, 2009 7:57 PM

Alex13 wrote:
namrednef wrote:
I you spy one....get back to me! Not a priority, but they don't come along very often!

I just saw one not too long ago, but, sadly, it already has a 6" chop top... What a waste.

I'll keep an eye out though...