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Post by Mike on Jun 28, 2010 18:10:55 GMT -5
My son's been after me to build a model lately, so I thought this would be a simple enough curbside kit for a 7 year old to work on with some guidance.   |
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Post by Mike on Jun 28, 2010 18:11:26 GMT -5
While driving in the car today, I asked him how he was going to paint it. His response was "It's going to be silver with a black stripe and a black number 8 and white stripes along the black stripe." He's got an eye for color - I know first hand. We airbrushed the silver on tonight.  |
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Post by fireguy14 on Jun 28, 2010 19:09:43 GMT -5
Cool!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 28, 2010 21:39:14 GMT -5
Nice start. With your help it will turnout great.
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Post by Mike on Jun 29, 2010 7:27:07 GMT -5
The black stripe has been added!  |
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Post by mastermodeler on Jun 29, 2010 21:34:06 GMT -5
That's looking sharp. It's great that your son is taking an interest in the hobby. I got my daughter involved in modeling.............22 years ago. And she still builds. Rather humbling when youor padawan learner kicks your butt in competition.....lol.
Alex
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Post by Mike on Jun 30, 2010 12:45:54 GMT -5
Per his description and instructions, the white stripes are now on as well. Next will be the interior and chassis pan.  |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 30, 2010 13:58:48 GMT -5
Cool paint
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Post by Nacho Z on Jun 30, 2010 17:47:56 GMT -5
Looking good Mike!
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Post by unforgiven2008 on Jul 4, 2010 16:00:07 GMT -5
Looking real good so far, I like these z cars.....
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Post by prumus99 on Jul 4, 2010 19:27:51 GMT -5
The paint is looking good!
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Post by Mike on Jul 14, 2010 22:08:31 GMT -5
UPDATE! After losing interest for a bit, my boy came downstairs tonight and started to poke around with his model and so I let him paint the brake & calipers. We were starting to glue them on when my friend came over. So, hopefully Friday night he'll want to get this guy standing on wheels again. His favorite part is putting the wheels together. so happy  |
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Post by coopdad on Jul 18, 2010 9:13:14 GMT -5
His favorite part is putting the wheels together. so happy I don't know but think putting the wheels together is EVERYONE's favorite part! Tell him there are guys out there in "internet land" watching and liking what we are seeing. John & Coop (in Tennessee) |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jul 25, 2010 20:22:28 GMT -5
He is doing good. Tell him to keep at it.
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Post by Mike on Aug 2, 2010 14:01:49 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Aug 2, 2010 21:16:02 GMT -5
Nice build. Good looking car.
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Post by roadhawg on Aug 3, 2010 18:37:06 GMT -5
Thats a great looking model! Tell him he really impressed a bunch of old men!
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Post by Nacho Z on Aug 4, 2010 4:24:44 GMT -5
I like it! Tell him he did a very nice job on it.
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Post by fireguy14 on Aug 10, 2010 20:37:03 GMT -5
Super job!
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Post by unforgiven2008 on Aug 24, 2010 1:50:54 GMT -5
Thats soooooooo, kewl...
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Post by goodguy56 on Oct 8, 2010 13:23:32 GMT -5
Good to see your son taking an interest at a young age. My son( now 15) began building at age 6. To this day, he loves to build models. Sure beats , having him sit at a "game console" for hours on end. My son got 1 of his classmates involved in models , in 5th grade. They both spend spare time building.It has turned into a friendly rivalry. I take the both of them to model shows , that I attend, and encourage them to enter. Your son did a GREAT job on his build!!  |
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