SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

I can't believe it.

531 views
8 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2005
I can't believe it.
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 6:43 AM
The other night I was sitting down at my work station and working on my build, when my oldest daughter (12 years old) comes up to me and says she wants to build models. When she said this my jaw just hit the floor. I was in total shock. She is really great with art and loves to draw. Even though she wants to build autos, I think this will give her a little appreciation for the hobby. Before she would say "Dad what toy you working on now?" Even though she knows that jerks my chain when the say the T word. I told her I have a bunch of autos that I would probally never get to anytime soon and I will make her some room on work table for her. Just seeing the expression on her face was priceless. Well I am done rambling for now.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 10:12 AM
It's really great when your child takes an interest in modeling. But beware, she may take over the bench Smile [:)]

Regards, Rick
RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:26 AM
We are getting ready to make a family/rec room in the garage and one portion is going to be strickly for me and a new work station. So space isn't going to be that much of a problem Wink [;)].
  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:46 AM
That is so great to hear that she is interested in building! Enjoy all the time you two will be having building together; after all, I hear that father-daughter building is a great thing. One way to keep her encouraged is to take her to a couple model meetings and/or contests if there are any in your area. Of course, don't forget to post pics here of the models that she builds!Cool [8D]Thumbs Up [tup]
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:48 AM
I took my 11 yr old daughter to a model show last fall. She had been to a few of the IPMS meetings as well. She entered about a dozen kits and won three trophies. She was very happy (although one trophy was 2nd out of 2 entries and one was 3rd out of 3 entries).

Currently she's working on a Polar Lights snap-tite Herbie the Love Bug and a Tamiya Pink Panther (she likes the color).
  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 12:19 PM
Thats great Bryan. I have a 2 1/2 yr. boy who gets in my lap from time to time to see what im doing. Maybe one day we will be able to build something together. My wife tells me to enjoy it while I can because one day he will be asking for the car keys instead of the CA.

Thad
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 1:36 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

My wife tells me to enjoy it while I can because one day he will be asking for the car keys instead of the CA.

Thad

Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] Hehehehehe. My fiancee told me the same thing.
  • Member since
    May 2015
Posted by willuride on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 4:05 PM
My 5 year old son has told me the exact same thing the other day. I built an airplane with my kids before and they were eager to do it. That was the first time they came up to me and asked me. I told him when all the VBS stuff is over we will put some more a/c/ together.

On the bench Knoxville, TN:

1/48 Monogram F-4 Phantom "Black Bunny"  I wanted to relive the past....Never again

On the Bench Manchester, TN:

1/48 Revell F-18E 

 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted by zokissima on Thursday, June 9, 2005 6:23 AM
Hehe, very nice. I look forward to the day when I have a child, and you can bet I'll be trying very hard to get them interested in the hobby.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.