New Year's Resolutions

[David Bogard]

I am not big on so-called New Year’s Resolutions. That being said, I AM resolved to attempt a couple of things this year.

1. I resolve to adapt my building style in order to continue to enjoy my hobby. I sense my eyesight and dexterity is beginning to slip as I age so there may not be as much detail or “tiny work” on a few this coming year but they will look great from 8 feet away on my shelf!

2. I resolve to build a few more things that I enjoy that may not be related to short track racing at all. That may include some boats, locomotives, showroom stock cars and other things. I will still post them here and I hope you will still appreciate the build, even if it’s not some historic tribute short tracker deal.

Maybe a good post string to allow you folks to ponder your upcoming 2020 Model Building Year! Feel free to join in!

[Brian Conn]

  Resolutions for 2020 in no particular order....
  1)  Weathering ....use of dull coats, washes, etc. for a more realistic and not fake look.
  2)  Study the fine art of model building more
  3)  Use one of Jackie Sims (Gator) bodies for a build ..... so many ideas 
  4)  Not get derailed by detractors   

[Marty W]

Good idea on the Jackie Sims thought Brian. I am hopeful that Gator will see this and chime in as to whether or not he has mastered any new bodies. His stuff is really a treat!

I would be interested in that as well. Does he sell any of his bodies?

[Brian Conn]

  I purchased some bodies the latter part of last year from him......great person to deal with.......here's the link to the bodies....
 https://public.fotki.com/gator-gallery/vacuumformed-bodies/

[john2]

I realize that I am in the twilight of my model building career.  So my resolution is to have only one model in progress at a time.  And they will pretty much be curbsides. Not so much time spent on engines and undersides.