YEAR IN REVIEW

[Dr. Cranky]

What were your highlights?

I know we are not in December yet, but you never know, it might not happen so it's best to start now. LOL!

[johnbuzzed]

Getting back to shows (with my wife, no less! ), meeting some old friends and new friends and winning "Best Pickup" at the CKM NNL.

[Dr. Cranky]

John, sounds like that is a wonderful highlight. Thanks for sharing.

Of course, my highlight of 2012 is not going to be seen until January 2013 when I got to work and collaborate with the Old Man (Mr. Donn Yost), a first of several wonderful sorties into styrene addiction.

[rmvw guy]

Getting a model in MCM for the first time and winning my first contest with it earlier in the year. ( Pink Hudson in Nov. 2012 issue, many thanks to Harry).

[Dr. Cranky]

Congrats, Ron.

[rmvw guy]

Thanks, Doc.

[Foxer]

I finished my first build in 15 years!!!!!!!!!!!

... my Mouse Rod ..

[slusher]

Another year l have been blessed with happiness and a great family and built several builds this year. As always bought some great kits seems l buy mor then l build but thats another story....

[BKcustoms]

Well I finally got around to putting an SBC in my 1:1 Regal, I started many builds and only finished a few (no surprise there lol), went to a few contests where I got to meet a couple of MCM members, and I won my class in 2 of the contests. It's been a good last year ever lol!

[Jantrix]

Moving to a new place where I can actually build and paint.

[Chas SCR]

This year has a been a lot of diffrent things. Found out that i'm going to be a grandfather tops it all off. But for the modeling world I was able to get back to doing what I like best and that is 1 off cars and working hand and hand with RPM Custom Hot Rods and Area51 Paint people doing "Runt". For wins I only made 3 shows this year and got to see my friends from Puerto Rico at the Indy show this last Nov and also winning the "Best Replica" with Boyd Coddington Memorial 61 Chevy.

[LoneWolf15]

Back at ya , Virgil ! Working on different projects with you this year definitely made the high light reel of 2012 .

Having my work featured in several different publications , and writing my first article for Model Car Magazine were at the top of the list also .

Met a whole bunch of new friends in the hobby , 2 more beautiful grandkids , Callie and Pat graduated with honors from high school , won a silver medal for Senior Olympic Softball , and so much more !

Truly blessed this year , and I am ever so thankful for it ! And The Blonde ..... Never , ever , forget The Blonde !

[Lownslow]

putting my 3d printed wheels into production

[Guest Johnny]

It's past and have no time to dwell in the past. Just takin' it one day at a time from here on out!

[martinfan5]

I had one of my builds make it into another model forums calendar they do , I am very honored

[Ramfins59]

Well...... I turned 65 back in April. My Grandson is now walking and starting to talk. Our family has their health. The roofs over our heads are secure. The cabinets and freezer are well-stocked. I finished 4 models so far. I'm building one model for a friend who is alive, and another for one who is no longer here. It has been a good year so far, and I had a lot to be thankful for on Turkey Day.

[vintagedragfan]

it has been a good year, my twins ( my youngest ) just turned 18!! yesterday WOOHOO!! my wife started building models the original owner of the Keeling&Clayton California Charger contacted me through the forum when I was building it and offered some original pictures of the car for reference, went to 7 shows so far this year and got 7 best of shows and my first build to be featured in Model Car Magazine, (thanks Harry!) got to meet a lot of new friends in the model world and looking forward to meeting more, I can't complain, certainly a year I will never forget!

[dimebolt]

This year has been rewarding as far as building models, and contests go.

I got 2 of my 3 total contest wins this year, and it has been very motivating for me.

And like Bill said, I got to get out and make some new friends, and fellow model builders.

Looking forward to next year.

Corey

[Tye Brown]

The best highlight by far for me this year man is marring my best friend Now my wife..

And she is starting to build models with me too man, that is just soo cool. Plus Kel is so supportive of me playing with little cars lol

Model wise, just all the great kits Round2 & Revell have been releasing again. And I hope next year (if we get there man) is just as good dudes

Peace

[Cool Hand]

My major highlight for the year was receiving my very first award for one of my builds from an online build-off/contest.

[Pumba]

becoming debt free! it is an amazing feeling, and has given me the freedom to pursue some long term goals without the stress!

[MachinistMark]

My wife and I buying our first house, me getting paid to do my life long dream - building race and performance engines ( and all speed parts at cost to boot!)

[tabsscale1]

well I do have a few Highlights one my wife has put up with me for 27 years . My youngest Daughter graduates in a couple weeks from college. She Has 3 more years to go after that and getting My Hudson Hornet in Model Cars Mag. Heck I think it has been up in my mail box for a week or more . Don't hardly get the mail as I only have one bill that doesn't get paid directly out of my checking account. Heck I have on;y been yo the post office 2 times in the last 3 months.