Just wanted to introduce myself to all the members

[joelw]

  Hi all.

 Just wanted to introduce myself to all the members, many of which I've known for years as a long time plastic modeler. I'm most likely the oldest member here, if not I'm darn close at 76 year old, but I'm still at the bench most days, and the other days I'm working on my Model Railroad. So having the Site hosting forums for both is a real plus for me as the MSC can finally be my online modeling home.  

  For the last ten years give or take a few I've been basically a race car modeler, so my scales of choice have been 1/24 and 1/20.  I thought I'd post a few of my finished builds so you can get an idea of my basically OOB build style these days.

Last build completed was the Fujimi 1/24 scale 1969 Wyer Gulf Ford GT40 Mk II parked next to a earlier build of the Fujimi 1/24 scale Wyer Gulf Porsche Daytona 917



 The build right before was the old Hasegawa 1/24 scale curbside Porsche 962C Kremer version with the separate tail



and a few F1 builds

The Tamiya 1/20 scale Lotus Type 79



And finally the Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 99t



Thanks to all for taking the time to check out some of my builds. It's always much appreciated.

joel

[tcoat]

Pretty sure that on this forum 76 puts you just slightly above average!

Here we have most of the Moderators gathered.



Oh... and Kyle

[brandonk]

How cow!! A 917 AND a GT-40, both in Gulf livery!! You have my undivided attention, Sir. Great work and welcome to the forum!!!

[lyle]

Got me by four...just turned 72, physically. Mentally? Ain't saying. Welcome.

[Tojo72]

Welcome aboard,some nice work you got there

[joelw]

Tcoat,
  Great looking bunch of Mods. I'd fit right in except I don't have a beard.  And I didn't realize that Kyle was that young, but he's still an excellent modeler with true IPMS adult skills.

joel

[406 Silverado]

I'm very glad to see that you've joined up here Joel as I've been hoping you'd join for a while now. Thank you for responding to Kyle's invitation to join here potna. All of those rides up there are NOT "plain Jane" brutha. Just sayin'

I would LOVE to see some photos of that Model Railroad that you're working on.

[joelw]

Lyle,
  Nice to meet you. Always nice to meet someone in my  age bracket, which seems to be getting smaller and smaller as time goes on. 

joel

[Tobi]

Welcome to MSC Joel. You and your models rock.

[joelw]

Tobi
Great to meet you. And thanks for that compliment, it's much appreciated.
joel

[chromdome35]

Welcome to MSC, Joel! We are happy you found your way here. Those are some beautiful looking cars, well done.

[joelw]

Chromedome35
Thanks for the warm greeting, it's much appreciated. The trip here kind of took me longer then I expected. Thank goodness Kyle got me to the front door.

joel

[adrian29341]

So good to see you here my friend

[joelw]

Adrian,
Same here. With so many of us coming over, the move became a must for me too. As you can see I accidently posted my intro in your post for some strange reason. So today l made a proper one in the correct place with an additional two pics of F1 cars: The Lotus 79 and Senna's Camel 99t.

joel

[project510]

Welcome to the show, Joel! Very nice builds you have there!

[kyledehart5]

Jul 15, 2024 9:47:13 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Pretty sure that on this forum 76 puts you just slightly above average!

Here we have most of the Moderators gathered.



Oh... and Kyle

Jul 15, 2024 10:14:22 GMT -5 joelw said:

Tcoat,
  Great looking bunch of Mods. I'd fit right in except I don't have a beard.  And I didn't realize that Kyle was that young, but he's still an excellent modeler with true IPMS adult skills.

joel

Thanks Joel!! I don’t know about that but I appreciate it. And thanks so much for coming over to join us here at MSC. I’m so glad you did. Welcome to the party. 

[keavdog]

Welcome aboard. Great subjects and very well done. Jump in our Open Wheel group build!

[kyledehart5]

Jul 15, 2024 17:19:28 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Welcome aboard. Great subjects and very well done. Jump in our Open Wheel group build!

He’s so quick he jumped in BEFORE he did his intro post. Lol!! 

[buddho]

Hi and welcome Joel. Beautiful builds, you have there!

[Joe Rix]

Welcome to MSC Joe. It is a pleasure to meet you. Always good to add another Joe. Very excited you have brought your talents to our forum. And from the looks of your gorgeous builds you are amply armed with incredible talent. I know that you will find making MSC your new home a rewarding choice. ENJOY!!

[kyledehart5]

Jul 15, 2024 21:23:13 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Welcome to MSC Joe. It is a pleasure to meet you. Always good to add another Joe. Very excited you have brought your talents to our forum. And from the looks of your gorgeous builds you are amply armed with incredible talent. I know that you will find making MSC your new home a rewarding choice. ENJOY!!

You can’t add him to the collection of Joes we have here Joe!! He is Joel…with the L. Lol. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind but figured I’d let you know 

[Joe Rix]

Jul 15, 2024 21:40:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Jul 15, 2024 21:23:13 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Welcome to MSC Joe. It is a pleasure to meet you. Always good to add another Joe. Very excited you have brought your talents to our forum. And from the looks of your gorgeous builds you are amply armed with incredible talent. I know that you will find making MSC your new home a rewarding choice. ENJOY!!

You can’t add him to the collection of Joes we have here Joe!! He is Joel…with the L. Lol. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind but figured I’d let you know 

Well, my bad. I appreciate the correction. I'm pretty much out of touch with things this whole year.

[kyledehart5]

Jul 15, 2024 21:47:10 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Jul 15, 2024 21:40:02 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

You can’t add him to the collection of Joes we have here Joe!! He is Joel…with the L. Lol. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind but figured I’d let you know 

Well, my bad. I appreciate the correction. I'm pretty much out of touch with things this whole year.

I understand Joe. I feel the same way alot of times myself. Little to no bench time or even spare time at all. Just keep hoping things will even out. 

[Tobi]

Jul 15, 2024 13:50:38 GMT -5 joelw said:

Tobi
Great to meet you. And thanks for that compliment, it's much appreciated.
joel

My dad turned 74 this year, but he has never been a modeler. I got infected by my Grampa at the age of six or seven.
He wanted to try out a lot of things when he went into pension, so he built one 1/24 Stuka, perhaps Airfix?
Then he went on to something new, gave me the color jars and brushes and my Grandma went with me buying a model plane and glue. Revell 1/72 He162 Volksjäger.
I remember like yesterday, that is roughly forty years ago now. Boy, got I scolded when my fingers were full of paint again and again, whole elementary school time... LOL

[handiabled]

A large welcome to MSC! I'm glad you found your way here!

[TJ]

Joel, first off welcome to the nuthouse. Second, man those are some beautiful builds.

[Leon]

Welcome to MSC Joel! Glad to have you onboard. Those are some great looking builds.

[tcoat]

Jul 15, 2024 21:23:13 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Welcome to MSC Joe. It is a pleasure to meet you. Always good to add another Joe. Very excited you have brought your talents to our forum. And from the looks of your gorgeous builds you are amply armed with incredible talent. I know that you will find making MSC your new home a rewarding choice. ENJOY!!

Hey Joe...

[joelw]

Thanks guys for your welcome. It's far exceeded any and all welcomes from other sites over the years I've been online. As tcoat's vid/thumbnail (or whatever it's called these days), this place really rocks.

joel

[armornutii]

Jul 15, 2024 10:14:22 GMT -5 joelw said:

Tcoat,
  Great looking bunch of Mods. I'd fit right in except I don't have a beard.  And I didn't realize that Kyle was that young, but he's still an excellent modeler with true IPMS adult skills.

joel

   Probably the only one in this crew with any " adult" in him LOL. I'll grow up but I refuse to grow old. Welcome to the funny pages.