Lots of people on this forum are very talented in addition to their G body...
What's your second hobby?
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I too have been bitten by the motorcycle bug. I got my license in July. My dad bugged me to take his 2010 Road Glide out for a spin a few weeks later. I was pretty nervous about it, but I felt comfortable on the bike. A few weeks ago a buddy let me borrow his 2005 Fat Boy for a chilly afternoon ride. Its safe to say a Harley-Davidson (or motorcycle in general) is in my future.
I build 64th scale agricultural models. Started when I was like 13 modifying stuff for myself and somebody offered to buy one of the things I built when I was like 15. Been building for sale since. Actually building models primarily subsidies my car hobby. Probably 1/2 to 2/3 of what I spend on cars is paid for by building models. Get anywhere between $100-$350 for completed products.
https://www.facebook.com/JSLMFG/
I find a real tractor/truck/combine ect, scale it down, either scratch build and resin cast or (mostly today) CAD it, have a 3D printing company print it, and I do finish assembly. I also do some contract CAD design for other people that want one off stuff.
I've done it for a couple summers in high school and college and now that I am graduated I try to spend 10-15hrs or so a week building models for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/JSLMFG/
I find a real tractor/truck/combine ect, scale it down, either scratch build and resin cast or (mostly today) CAD it, have a 3D printing company print it, and I do finish assembly. I also do some contract CAD design for other people that want one off stuff.
I've done it for a couple summers in high school and college and now that I am graduated I try to spend 10-15hrs or so a week building models for sale.
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I'm big into collecting and modifying 1/18 diecast model cars...
I buy what I like, and mod them to my liking... usually just quick wheel swaps and such, but a few have gotten more involved.
Still working on my replica of my 442. Nobody makes an Olds, so I hacked up a Buick and made it myself! Almost ready for paint!
I buy what I like, and mod them to my liking... usually just quick wheel swaps and such, but a few have gotten more involved.
Still working on my replica of my 442. Nobody makes an Olds, so I hacked up a Buick and made it myself! Almost ready for paint!
Impressive Blake. If you made a realistic floor, way too clean for a garage, I might think your Olds is real driveable car at first glance. Nice detail under the hood.
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I play guitar so my other hobby is playing with my guitars and amps.
I just finished modifying my Marshall JVM210 not too long ago. I took a mini break from guitar for a bit. Just getting back into it.
I just finished modifying my Marshall JVM210 not too long ago. I took a mini break from guitar for a bit. Just getting back into it.
Hi Dave,
Another Hendrix fan, huh?. Fender Strats were his ax of choice along with Marshall stacks.
However, I did see him play a Gibson Les Paul and an acoustic 12 string.
Cool mini garage, Blake.
Nicely done. Where do you find parts like the wheels and such? I know there's alot of fabrication on the body, etc.
81cutlass, those are mighty impressive models you're building. Thanks for sharing them! Have you done a Ford 8N?
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