James' almost as slow as Joe's 2023

[project510]

Before 2023 I had not completed a model since maybe 2003? I cant remember it was so long ago. It might have even been since the 90's LOL

While cleaning up the garage my son saw a box that said model cars and HAD to know what was inside. What he saw was my once bedroom sized stash that I had sold off down to two boxes.
He begged and begged for me to build him a green car and he loves Nissan so.. I spent MAYBE a total of 8 hours building this. It was like 20 minutes a night for a while when I had time. Honestly, I didnt think I would fully get back into the hobby until I found a GB on FSM while researching something.



After I built this, he wanted another so I dug around and found another half finished car and gave him this Fujimi CRX. At this point, I started feeling bad because he was asking me to build these things, and they were honestly not very good looking but he was so proud to have them in his room. 



So, when He came asked for me a Rocket to match his space themed room I took it a bit more seriously and built him the Revell 1/144 Saturn V (His "favorite rocket ship of all time")
I ordered this on Ebayt, and when it arrived the base was broken. I asked the seller if he would just contact Revell and have them send a new one. Instead he sent me an entire 2nd kit for free. So because of that, I decided to skip building it totally accurate inside and replaced the guts with batteries, LED wiring and added the smoke to make it look like it was blasting off.




It was after this that I really decided I wanted to get back into the hobby for real.. which led me here... and hopefully 2024 will lead to some much better looking builds!

[jeaton01]

Just what every kid needs, an active Saturn 5! Well done!

[stikpusher]

Man I love that Saturn V!!!! such impressive work with the flight effects!

[project510]

Dec 24, 2023 22:32:46 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Just what every kid needs, an active Saturn 5! Well done!

Thanks!

Dec 24, 2023 22:33:12 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Man I love that Saturn V!!!! such impressive work with the flight effects!

Thank you! He is big into space and rockets and planets and such. I had a friend who worked for NASA brought me these posters from his office. He never complains about bed time haha

[kyledehart5]

Very cool back story and it's awesome that your son led you back into the hobby!! That Saturn Rocket is incredible!! Can't wait to see what you build in 2024

[TJ]

Dec 25, 2023 2:43:49 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Very cool back story and it's awesome that your son led you back into the hobby!! That Saturn Rocket is incredible!! Can't wait to see what you build in 2024

Exactly my thoughts. Your son has a cool bedroom 

[Tojo72]

Really like the rocket in flight,a good year.

[406 Silverado]

It takes what it takes in getting back into the hobby James and I'm glad you did. Furthermore, I'm glad you decided to join MSC to share your work with us as it's been a true pleasure in having you here. May 2024 indeed be a great year for modeling.

[handiabled]

Wonderful doing builds for your son! I'm glad you found your way here!

[project510]

Dec 25, 2023 2:43:49 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Very cool back story and it's awesome that your son led you back into the hobby!! That Saturn Rocket is incredible!! Can't wait to see what you build in 2024

Thanks! If there is ever a space GB Ill have the spare to build and I can display it in my office or something LOL

Dec 25, 2023 5:56:03 GMT -5 TJ said:

Dec 25, 2023 2:43:49 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Very cool back story and it's awesome that your son led you back into the hobby!! That Saturn Rocket is incredible!! Can't wait to see what you build in 2024

Exactly my thoughts. Your son has a cool bedroom 

I didnt mention it above but I am super lucky he is into space. I bought him some artwork several years before he was even born with the hopes of designing his/her room this way. They are from an artist I found on Instagram " TinyBirdPress "

Dec 25, 2023 7:40:38 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Really like the rocket in flight,a good year.

Thanks! Me too!

Dec 25, 2023 7:50:21 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

It takes what it takes in getting back into the hobby James and I'm glad you did. Furthermore, I'm glad you decided to join MSC to share your work with us as it's been a true pleasure in having you here. May 2024 indeed be a great year for modeling.

Appreciate that Joe, and appreciate the warm welcome and never ending compliments. This is a grea friendly place to be.

Dec 25, 2023 8:19:32 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Wonderful doing builds for your son! I'm glad you found your way here!

Me too! Lots of great people!

[armornutii]

Dec 24, 2023 22:38:15 GMT -5 project510 said:

Dec 24, 2023 22:32:46 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Just what every kid needs, an active Saturn 5! Well done!

Thanks!

Dec 24, 2023 22:33:12 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Man I love that Saturn V!!!! such impressive work with the flight effects!

Thank you! He is big into space and rockets and planets and such. I had a friend who worked for NASA brought me these posters from his office. He never complains about bed time haha

   I'd do my room like that....but my wife would probably leave me LOL. OH to be young again.

[atomicholiday]

What a great story! And that rocket, wow! So cool.
Being a Honda guy, I'm pretty into your crx too. Never seen that kit before.

[project510]

Dec 25, 2023 20:56:06 GMT -5 atomicholiday said:

What a great story! And that rocket, wow! So cool.
Being a Honda guy, I'm pretty into your crx too. Never seen that kit before.

Its a wonderful kit, that I wish I would have taken my time on. Im a HUGE Honda fan so I will probably source another even if it is 5 times more expensive than what I paid for this one 20 years ago haha.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 26, 2023 15:33:11 GMT -5 project510 said:

Dec 25, 2023 20:56:06 GMT -5 atomicholiday said:

What a great story! And that rocket, wow! So cool.
Being a Honda guy, I'm pretty into your crx too. Never seen that kit before.

Its a wonderful kit, that I wish I would have taken my time on. Im a HUGE Honda fan so I will probably source another even if it is 5 times more expensive than what I paid for this one 20 years ago haha.

Definitely a cool kit. We’ve had Hondas for years and I still daily an 08 Accord. Love me some Hondas too. Would love to build me a crx

[deafpanzer]

A very good sign that you are an awesome dad! Thanks for sharing with us.

[dupes]

Man, cool room! I don't think those builds are as bad as you think they are. And your son likely thinks they're the absolute best!

[project510]

Dec 27, 2023 1:51:44 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Dec 26, 2023 15:33:11 GMT -5 project510 said:

Its a wonderful kit, that I wish I would have taken my time on. Im a HUGE Honda fan so I will probably source another even if it is 5 times more expensive than what I paid for this one 20 years ago haha.

Definitely a cool kit. We’ve had Hondas for years and I still daily an 08 Accord. Love me some Hondas too. Would love to build me a crx

My list of Hondas:

1992 White CX Hatch 100% Stock
1994 White CX Hatch LS Swapped 5 lug conversion
1988 Red CRX HF
1974 CB550 Blue 100% original
1973 CB550 parts bike I assembled and rode for like a year
1989 Y49 CRX ZC Swap
1994 Silver Integra 4 door
1999 Silver Civic EX
1994 White Odyssey Coils, R32 GTR Wheels (LOVED THIS VAN!)
2013 Honda Civic EX (My first and only new car purchase) Now the wifes Daily

[project510]

Dec 27, 2023 8:47:11 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

A very good sign that you are an awesome dad! Thanks for sharing with us.

Thats a very thoughtful thing to say, thank you!

Dec 27, 2023 8:51:53 GMT -5 dupes said:

Man, cool room! I don't think those builds are as bad as you think they are. And your son likely thinks they're the absolute best!

Thank you very much!

[Medicman71]

Very nice!

[project510]

Dec 29, 2023 22:04:20 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Very nice!

Thank you, Mike!

[Steve Zuleski]

Great job, James!