Bringing Glue Bomb Back to Life!

Hello Scale Model Freaks!

   Two years ago, I was given a huge box of old model car kits that were forgotten in the attic. I was pumped! I searched the box and was drooling over all the first issue model car kits! I remember showing fellow model car builder Robert Daws(Spike) the treasure and he helped me identify each model car and year it was made. I have "refurbish" 3 model car kits a when I spent hours matching each part to its rightful owner.

   I have decided to bring another dead model car kit back to life. This special model car kit is the Jo-han's Fast Eddie Schartman's Maverick. This is the second version released in 1972.

I will carefully take apart the model kit and wash it in Purple Power. I think I will build it back to the box stock version. Who knows we'll see. I will have a YouTube video introducing this treasure with a slide show to follow. I'm looking forward to this build!

I like to read your comments of bringing any model kit back to life or any YouTube videos of your "refurbished" model kit projects.

When you have a chance, please check out Robert Daws YouTube channel. Very cool model kit builds!

Robert Daw's YouTube Channel

Welcome!

I am a styrene addict. There, I admit it. No, its not a drug or anything to get a "high." Its a common phrase we model kit builders say and understand. Its a great escape from the regular worries of day to day life.The world of plastic model kit building is limitless.A builder can pretty much build anything his/her imagination will allow.

This hobby provides any builder to challenge themselves to build a car, airplane, tank, truck, motorcycle, figurines, and the list goes on. For example, I like to build military and automobile kits. My kits are mainly "box stock"(no special details to kit, just strictly built by instructions). But, I am finding myself trying to expand my skills by adding special details to a regular kit, such as weathering and adding items to kits to make them more life-like.

The hobby provides educational value. It teaches you how to follow written instructions. A builder will learn about what he is building. It just happens that way. Moreover, the builder is forced to learn about what he/she is building. You learn about each part and what each part is responsible for when your gluing it together. Therefore, unlike playing video games and being a "zombie" in front of the television, model kit building is fun & educational.

I found out I am not alone when it comes to this hobby. YouTube introduced me to hundreds of model kit builders. The YouTube model kit community opened up new, fresh ideas for building kits and new friendships. I truly enjoy interacting with fellow builders and watching their new builds form into works of art. Its absolutely amazing what some of these builders can do with plastic(styrene) model kits and bring them to life!

Give model kit or scale model kit building a try. It may open up a skill you never knew you had. I believe its one of the most enjoyable, educational, and affordable hobbies there is. Enjoy some of the videos! I look forward to meeting you and your first model kit build. Take it easy.

One of my favorite model kit build

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