And finally....completed projects

[spidereddie]

Its been about 5 years since I've completed a model thanks to my family growing and subsequently requiring my extra time. Well my 5 & 8 year old wanted to complete models so it served as the perfect excuse to set up my work space again in the interest of quality time.

Competed project #1. A snap tite Ferrari. I held my 5-yr olds hand while he spray painted. I did all the sticker placing, masking and cutting. He of course did the heavy duty construction of snapping pieces in by himself. ;-)






I hope I've planted some seeds of love for modeling here. Obviously a simple build. Quite fun though.


Completed project #2. A Revell Pontiac GTO. Another "partnered build". My 8-yr old planned the build, designed, did most of the gluing, wired the alternator and sprayed the fist few coats. I did the masking, BM foil and most of the cutting. The custom work he requested (nos tank, upholstery decals, wheel mods) was also done for him. I really wanted him to get an idea of what can be accomplished with patience and practice. Next time he'll be on his own. :-)

















Project #3. The model that almost ruined modeling for me. A vintage amt corvette "night stalker" that fit so poorly and came with damaged pieces. I had to make the following pieces from scratch; windshield, hood, rear glass and steering wheel. A pain in my ass. I'm just glad it's done.







I'm more embarrassed than I am proud. Like repeating the 8th grade. Happy it's over

[iceracer1]

Cool GTO! I like the picture with the computer background, cause that's my GTO engine

Kris.

[spidereddie]

Yep! We used it as a reference. Thnx

[mamr1203]

great projects spidereddie!!!
and I think is great to share this hobby with the family, you enjoy more and spend a lot of quality time.
keep it that way!!!!
Miguel

[rsxse240]

Oh how I wish my son would have enjoyed modelling as much as I do. Maybe it's because I never finish anything or because I am so particular when it comes to details. I probably scared him off.

Your kids did a fantastic job on both of theirs. Even though you may not be happy with that vette, I know the kit and the fact that you finished it is an accomplishment in its own right and it came out nice looking too.

[chaos]

Great job on all three and welcome back to the hobby! Similar story with me - laid off the hobby when the family came along and then spurred on by the kids to start up again. Built a snaptite kit with my 6 year old as well - it was good fun!

[nugundam93]

glad to see that your kids are starting with the hobby, now that's one thing a father would really want!

welcome back to modeling

[Uninen]

Congrats to Your kids for a job well done! The Enzo looks really good and I really like the Goat Poncho! I couldn't do any better myself! I'll have to wait a few Years before I can take my two sons in to building kits, but they are all ready very interested in my builds - obviously XD