Returning once again...

The_Jeep_Guy

Member since
November 2014

Returning once again...

Posted by The_Jeep_Guy on Friday, November 28, 2014 9:12 AM

Hello my fellow modelers, I'm 31 and been in and out of the hobby for the past 18 years but this time I plan on sticking to it for the long haul. With the birth of my son approaching I figure that I will not get too much time in the garage working on my car so I need something that I can work on and build over a period of time while having my boy right next to me. I am a ASE certified diesel mechanic and I love trucks so I think I am going to start building model trucks. I have a Peterbilt 359 conventional sitting in the closet that I will start with, just have to make a trip to hobby lobby and pick up supplies, but before any of that I have to research paints and all that good stuff. Alright that is enough talk from me right now, lol, I hope to learn a lot from the forums and get some good advice. See you all around the boards.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, December 1, 2014 7:55 AM

Welcome to the forum Jeep,

I'm sure working on trucks is a lot better than driving them. I should know, I drove the lower 48 for 5 1/2 years and owned a 2004 Freightliner Century.

I'm excited to see your builds.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Monday, December 1, 2014 11:48 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Monday, December 1, 2014 12:50 PM

Welcome aboard, stick around and we will try and help you stick with it. there's no getting away from this place.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Monday, December 1, 2014 1:58 PM

Welcome to the Forums Jeep! Glad to have you aboard!

As you know from being in and out of the hobby, it is an addiction that can't be kicked. Welcome to Plasticaholics Anonymous. You need any help, you've come to the right place. However, I'm sure that some of the members will come to you for info that you can supply on trucks. Enjoy.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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Eagle90

Member since
November 2010
From: Florida-West Central

Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 9:25 AM

Welcome to the forums. Glad to have you aboard.

Eagle90

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The_Jeep_Guy

Member since
November 2014

Posted by The_Jeep_Guy on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 12:11 PM

Thank you for all the warm welcomes, anyone who needs advice on trucks can feel free to ask. I am a big truck and car lover but I think I want to give building armor a try. I picked up a tank model kit from hobby lobby a few years ago that I think I will give a try.

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Hoscaleaddict

Member since
November 2014

Posted by Hoscaleaddict on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 8:12 PM

Welcome back. I'm back from a year away as well. A lot has changed In the paint manufacturing community. The good thing is you have lots of choices. Have fun!

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 3:51 PM

Welcome to the forums.

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CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Sunday, December 7, 2014 4:24 PM

Welcome! Hope you like it here! The folks here really make it a nice place to have fun and learn! I've loved it since I joined!

How do you like being a diesel tech? A friend of mine works for Ford and wants to go the diesel route. He has been in the business for around 3 or 4 years so far I think.