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Post by lolagt00 on Feb 3, 2021 22:27:58 GMT -5
Just received my LAST Testors Lotus 38 and Lancer Gurney (Indy) Eagle off eBay today! Looking at what I must do and what my lifespan will allow me to do (I'm 69) , I have stopped acquiring any more projects! (Besides the two Chaparral 2Ds and 2E coming in next week). This is it! Now BUILD! So now my work will l be to assemble without a lot of extra detailing examples of the cars I Loved in my Life! I will do the less publicied versions with more obscure owners and drivers, I feel they need recognition too. So, look and advise. Thanx, John
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 7, 2021 16:54:58 GMT -5
Well John...looking forward to seeing your builds of these cool cars!! I also can relate to the TIME factor you have. I'm 71 and that damn clock seems to speed up every day...ya know!! LOL
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Post by IndyCarModels on Feb 9, 2021 17:48:07 GMT -5
I'm 74 and still at it. My concern is having 25 grandkids and none of them having the interest in continuing this hobby. I will build as long as I can see! I now spend more time with the business end but I do try to spend a couple of hours a day working on the cars.
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Post by jerseyguy on Feb 10, 2022 7:22:07 GMT -5
Hey guys ! I guess I'm just the kid at 65 ! If anyone has too many kits on the to do list , I'd being interested in buying some . I'm into Indy cars from 64 to 69 . Thanks !
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Post by raceparke on Feb 10, 2022 7:47:59 GMT -5
I’m looking through my bifocals at the calendar that tells me I’m 76. (I’ve learned to always verify things I should remember)
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Post by alwaysindy on Feb 10, 2022 9:59:34 GMT -5
Gentlemen:
It’s not the year model: it’s the mileage…
Tim(70)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 10, 2022 10:41:24 GMT -5
I’m 33 but I still have to check the calendar to verify that. As you gentlemen no doubt know, becomes less important to keep track of how old you are the more of those years you accrue. 😂. I’m just happy I rediscovered my love of this hobby and found this great forum.
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Post by billj on Feb 10, 2022 10:52:09 GMT -5
I feel all of your modeling and age issues guys. I am about to hit 75 and actually pretty content to be there. The alternative is not that great. I had a real awakening last month, not sure what I caught but I was down for 25 days. Could not get to a doctor, whithout calling 911 but I stayed aware of my condition and felt I could overcome. Having lots of water on hand and some 7up sure helped. I am almost back to mormal now, old and lazy. I have so many irons in the fire, I need to prioritize what needs to get done. that includes my modeling projects, which stalled 2 years ago. I keep looking for that spark what will reignite my passionS, a work in progress  |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 11, 2022 1:12:32 GMT -5
I’m 33 but I still have to check the calendar to verify that. As you gentlemen no doubt know, becomes less important to keep track of how old you are the more of those years you accrue. 😂. I’m just happy I rediscovered my love of this hobby and found this great forum. Thank goodness I'm not the youngest one on this forum, anymore. Lol I'm 34 and joined this forum when I was 21. |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Feb 11, 2022 5:50:38 GMT -5
I’m 33 but I still have to check the calendar to verify that. As you gentlemen no doubt know, becomes less important to keep track of how old you are the more of those years you accrue. 😂. I’m just happy I rediscovered my love of this hobby and found this great forum. Thank goodness I'm not the youngest one on this forum, anymore. Lol I'm 34 and joined this forum when I was 21. Don't worry Calvin. You will always be our "kid" |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 11, 2022 9:59:12 GMT -5
I’m 33 but I still have to check the calendar to verify that. As you gentlemen no doubt know, becomes less important to keep track of how old you are the more of those years you accrue. 😂. I’m just happy I rediscovered my love of this hobby and found this great forum. Thank goodness I'm not the youngest one on this forum, anymore. Lol I'm 34 and joined this forum when I was 21. It’s ok. I’ll be the young guy. I only wish I had been building models when i was 21 all the way through now. Lol. Started when I was around 8 and built 1 model per year for 4H to get my 10 year after I decided livestock wasn’t for me. Then, I stopped. Always missed it but didn’t do anything about it until I was about 30. Enjoying it more than ever now. The only problem is when I still occasionally build like that 12 year old kid. 😂😂 |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 11, 2022 13:05:23 GMT -5
Thank goodness I'm not the youngest one on this forum, anymore. Lol I'm 34 and joined this forum when I was 21. Don't worry Calvin. You will always be our "kid" Oh gosh! I use to worry when I was new to this forum as a 21 year old, that no one would take me seriously. Lol Now I'm like, you guys are too clingy  |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 11, 2022 13:10:04 GMT -5
Thank goodness I'm not the youngest one on this forum, anymore. Lol I'm 34 and joined this forum when I was 21. It’s ok. I’ll be the young guy. I only wish I had been building models when i was 21 all the way through now. Lol. Started when I was around 8 and built 1 model per year for 4H to get my 10 year after I decided livestock wasn’t for me. Then, I stopped. Always missed it but didn’t do anything about it until I was about 30. Enjoying it more than ever now. The only problem is when I still occasionally build like that 12 year old kid. 😂😂 I'm glad you are enjoying it. Just keep an open mind and ask questions and you'll improve every build. Ive seen many beginners grow up to be excellent builders. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 11, 2022 14:46:38 GMT -5
No doubt about it. I need all the help I can get. Not every build I do is better than the previous one, but I typically learn something every build.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 13, 2022 12:19:35 GMT -5
Nice to know I've grown older with some of you "elders"! At 74 my left hand knuckles lock up occasionally. I won't make seat belts any more; it's decals for them now (although I dislike them!). I'll continue building 'till I can't .
-Patrick
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Post by indydog on Feb 13, 2022 16:46:54 GMT -5
The only problem is when I still occasionally build like that 12 year old kid. 😂😂 I just turned 60 and I still build like I'm 12!  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 13, 2022 19:26:37 GMT -5
The only problem is when I still occasionally build like that 12 year old kid. 😂😂 I just turned 60 and I still build like I'm 12! Hahaha. I’m glad I’m not alone. |
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Post by justmike on Feb 13, 2022 22:40:36 GMT -5
Just had to chime in; I'm 30 with an added 32 years of experience  |
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Post by lolagt00 on Feb 14, 2022 15:24:38 GMT -5
HAS ANYONE (on Our site) DONE A 1/24 FORMULA V?
As James Bond said "Never say Never, - Again!" I've just bid on an eBay lot of three slot car F-1 bodies I don't need just for one. I'd like to do a late '60s Formula V and have a nice 1/24 Revell Gypsy Dune Buggy with great VW and Corvair engines. One of my Honda 65 RA272 will supply the narrow Goodyear's. Have lots of historical paint schemes to try. I regretted selling my project box of '60's Ferraris, Loti, BRM's et al. Hated to see them go. Been acquiring lots of cosmetic replacements for my 38 ft boat sun faded Nylon, gelcoat and rubber exterior and interior. But that "Wicked, Ole eBay" keeps whispering in my ear! Hitting the Big 70 tomorrow, surgery Thursday. Moving boat Sunday. Thanx, for listening, John |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 14, 2022 17:28:34 GMT -5
HAS ANYONE (on Our site) DONE A 1/24 FORMULA V?
As James Bond said "Never say Never, - Again!" I've just bid on an eBay lot of three slot car F-1 bodies I don't need just for one. I'd like to do a late '60s Formula V and have a nice 1/24 Revell Gypsy Dune Buggy with great VW and Corvair engines. One of my Honda 65 RA272 will supply the narrow Goodyear's. Have lots of historical paint schemes to try. I regretted selling my project box of '60's Ferraris, Loti, BRM's et al. Hated to see them go. Been acquiring lots of cosmetic replacements for my 38 ft boat sun faded Nylon, gelcoat and rubber exterior and interior. But that "Wicked, Ole eBay" keeps whispering in my ear! Hitting the Big 70 tomorrow, surgery Thursday. Moving boat Sunday. Thanx, for listening, John I may have some drawings of a FV. Let me look for them. -Patrick |
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Post by mgbrown on Oct 9, 2022 19:06:40 GMT -5
Sorry to hijack the thread, but is there a vac-form copy of the Lotus 38 windscreens available in the secondary market for the IMC/Testors kits?
Any information would be most appreciated.
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2022 20:47:02 GMT -5
Sorry to hijack the thread, but is there a vac-form copy of the Lotus 38 windscreens available in the secondary market for the IMC/Testors kits? Any information would be most appreciated. If I had one, I'd do it, right now. |
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Post by racerbrown on Oct 12, 2022 20:50:51 GMT -5
Don't worry Calvin. You will always be our "kid" Oh gosh! I use to worry when I was new to this forum as a 21 year old, that no one would take me seriously. Lol Now I'm like, you guys are too clingy So what makes you think we take you seriously! Duane |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 12, 2022 22:08:57 GMT -5
Oh gosh! I use to worry when I was new to this forum as a 21 year old, that no one would take me seriously. Lol Now I'm like, you guys are too clingy So what makes you think we take you seriously! Duane Because I can feel the love from behind the computer screen ❤ |
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Post by Gary Davis on Oct 13, 2022 11:26:49 GMT -5
LOL...you guys clack me up!!
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