Building an AMT '69 Barracuda model, need some help
Wow is right, nice cars!
Well we just jumped right into this car and it's great fun. I'm not going to take it too seriously, it's a $10 model and the glue and paints/brushes were another $20 maybe. Not a big deal really in the big scope.
I think my son is having a great time with me, his Dad, building this thing. Of course I have to do most of the work, but he really enjoys painting the parts. He decided the inside had to be red, just like our car.
My 3 year old daughter likes painting the parts too, but she's pretty messy! Tonight she spilled a jar of paint..I was so frustrated. Anyhow, it's turning out good. I think it's great for my son to learn how to sit still and focus, he's very energetic otherwise. It's a good father/son bonding thing.
Also, if he gets into trouble at school or whatever I can use the model building as a consequence...."No model building tonight buddy, sorry...consequence for pulling that girls hair at school today" or whatever.
Here's a shot of our progress. I wrapped his little air hockey table in paper and we're using that as a workbench. I put all the paints and stuff in a tupperware container which I take away when we're not using it.
Wow is right, nice cars!
Well we just jumped right into this car and it's great fun. I'm not going to take it too seriously, it's a $10 model and the glue and paints/brushes were another $20 maybe. Not a big deal really in the big scope.
I think my son is having a great time with me, his Dad, building this thing. Of course I have to do most of the work, but he really enjoys painting the parts. He decided the inside had to be red, just like our car.
My 3 year old daughter likes painting the parts too, but she's pretty messy! Tonight she spilled a jar of paint..I was so frustrated. Anyhow, it's turning out good. I think it's great for my son to learn how to sit still and focus, he's very energetic otherwise. It's a good father/son bonding thing.
Also, if he gets into trouble at school or whatever I can use the model building as a consequence...."No model building tonight buddy, sorry...consequence for pulling that girls hair at school today" or whatever.
Here's a shot of our progress. I wrapped his little air hockey table in paper and we're using that as a workbench. I put all the paints and stuff in a tupperware container which I take away when we're not using it.
