Models and Miniatures

[YamadudeXS650C]

Pete's mention today of his interest in RC models reminded me that a number of us have similar inclinations.

When I was 12 to 14, in the 1960's, I was building and launching Estes rockets.

Nothing was more exciting in my life (I guess I hadn't discovered girls, yet).

In the following years, I got my fingers all messed up with that wonderful model airplane glue while building cars, planes and motorcycles. At 16, I was deeply involved with designing my first real-life chopper, and as a result built a number of plastic prototypes. For this Harley, I carved/fabricated my own seat, tank, handlebars, sissy and forks from raw materials. 35mm photo, developed/printed in a darkroom (remember them?).

As an adult professional (psychologist), I sometimes built models with young boys who didn't have the inclination to just sit and talk in counseling sessions. This Viper survived those years, though missing a number of parts, as one child wanted to break it apart and rebuild it repeatedly.

These days, I collect vintage Matchbox race cars.

How about you?
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[xjwmx]

Sounds crazy.

 

[halfmile]

Sounds like Fun!
I always keep a ample supply of Estes Rockets and Model Cars here at the house. You just never know when you`ll fall prey to a Hobby Flashback. I`m 70 and still do a couple of launches each year.
Dark Room? I still have all my dark room equipment from my H.S. days in the mid 60`s. Just looked at it yesterday. Something about a calendar I think.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

OMG, I don't even have photos of my rockets, anymore !
You just might have to invite me over when you blast them off again..
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[motormike]

Besides my motorcycle affliction.. too which we do not want a cure... I collect " tin " toy motors.. 300 plus and continue'n... there are a few select die cast collector or gift pieces.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

View attachment 111839 View attachment 111840 View attachment 111842 Besides my motorcycle affliction.. too which we do not want a cure... I collect " tin " toy motors.. 300 plus and continue'n... there are a few select die cast collector or gift pieces.

Many of us seem to have multiple "afflictions" !...
Yours are to die for.
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[halfmile]

OUTSTANDING!! motormike. How long have you been collecting and do you have a pic of your Cushman. My first powered 2 wheeler was a 1957 Cushman Highlander. I think my dad rode it more than I did.

 

[azman857]

I still have my HO Gauge trains/track Never had the interest to make a layout with a landscape. I did control line 1/2A 049cc aircraft. I still have one aircraft in the mancave. I have many unbuilt R/C and control line kits for my retirement age. Some bought while while I was overseas. Took pictures of my youthful adventures in my 20-40s. 110 and 35mm cameras. I had one of those 110 super cameras with the interchangeable lenses like a 35mm. Great compact camera.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Never had the interest to make a layout with a landscape

Its never too late to make one !
A local fish fry restaurant has a ceiling-level working track that is so much fun, I've thought of putting one in my living room.
Here it is:

 

[azman857]

There was an Ice Cream place that had one and there was a restaurant at Williams AZ train station that had one.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

There was an Ice Cream place that had one and there was a restaurant at Williams AZ train station that had one.

When I was a young child, a local department store called Edwards had a ceiling monorail which drove throughout the store. No charge for the ride, kids only. Now, why can't they offer such a thrill these days ?
Here is a pic of the train:

 

[azman857]

DAAANNG! Not to age you but, what year was that! Coolest thing we had in the 60's was a Sipes Grocery store with a tiny kids cartoon theater that showed Looney toons cartoons from the 40's-50's. Popeye and such

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

DAAANNG! Not to age you but, what year was that! Coolest thing we had in the 60's was a Sipes Grocery store with a tiny kids cartoon theater that showed Looney toons cartoons from the 40's-50's. Popeye and such

Oh, what the hell, I wear my age on my sleeve. 63.
I was about 5 or 6 in the late 50's when the monorail was running.
It was such a thrill, I actually have visual memories of riding the thing, would ya believe.
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[YamadudeXS650C]

DAAANNG! Not to age you but, what year was that! Coolest thing we had in the 60's was a Sipes Grocery store with a tiny kids cartoon theater that showed Looney toons cartoons from the 40's-50's. Popeye and such

I told my Dad I wanted a train, and he accommodated.

 

[azman857]

61 last month. I bet that is a great memory!

 

[spectra]

WOW............seeing all this stuff brings back memories I did the rockets, models and also a few RC things.........just pushing 50 and well may have to hit the local store and pick up a estes rocket make my kid chase it.............

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

WOW............seeing all this stuff brings back memories I did the rockets, models and also a few RC things.........just pushing 50 and well may have to hit the local store and pick up a estes rocket make my kid chase it.............

OMG !
I just checked and they do in fact still make them !
I might just get one myself, just to relive the experience......

 

[robinc]

I'm going shopping tomorrow!

 

[spectra]

OMG !
I just checked and they do in fact still make them !
I might just get one myself, just to relive the experience......

Yes they do

Funny thing is we always revert back to our childhood.......I always find myself looking at things from years gone by.........

Somewhere I still have my original train set in a box. I even remember pulling it out 20 years ago for my first son but he wasn't into it..........Kids these days........

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Some things seem to be timeless:
Motorcycles, Model rockets and Motors.