Daughters 1st Tamiya build

[vintagebackyardrc 122]

So...this one has been the best experience ever.

I have been trying to think of myself as a kid sitting there with my dad building my 1st Hornet while we are building this.

I learned so many things from these little cars over the years...and could not be more proud of her for having the desire to not just

enjoy the hobby with me but take it fully on by the reins. Hope you guys like this one...it's my favorite so far. 

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[Willy iine 13699]

Well done!  She narrates very clearly too,  a natural at voiceovers, easy to understand and follow!  

Good job. 

[Re-Bugged 8248]

And your daughter even has a pink screwdriver too, how cool is that.

Great stuff. 

[Grumpy pants 3468]

Impressive stuff and quality time together most importantly 😊

[vintagebackyardrc 122]

8 hours ago, Re-Bugged said:

And your daughter even has a pink screwdriver too, how cool is that.

Great stuff. 

It was a must have...lol.

[simalarion 1056]

Biught an C.Avante for my daughter recently but 6 years is a bit to early (for her anyway) so mostly she just «helped out». But i hope she will enjoy learning to drive it so we can have some quality time there.

Great stuff!

[Yalson 511]

Ha ha! What a star! My daughter is only 5 and a smidgen young for building a car, but she claims to be a scientist and she is driving already, so maybe soon. Until then, Dad will just have to keep buiding them until he can find one she can't break!

[Kol__ 2660]

Ha, this is brilliant and what a stirling job she does! Great to see the father-daughter bonding here tooKeep up the good work and long live RC!!

[vintagebackyardrc 122]

Car is done and part 2 just posted.

Thanks for the support all. I don't think I could possibly have more fun with a Tamiya kit.

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[Yalson 511]

Great stuff. She is a natural.

[vintagebackyardrc 122]

1 hour ago, Yalson said:

Great stuff. She is a natural.

She will be taking over the channel by summer...lol!

Thanks man.

[Nicadraus 4696]

Cool!

Congrats on your daughter's first build. 

[Kol__ 2660]

Brilliant! Love how it's a Barbie car!

[Frog Jumper 3214]

On 12/5/2021 at 9:12 AM, vintagebackyardrc said:

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Barbie approved!

 

[simalarion 1056]

Makes me think i should put He-Man behind the Wheel in my Agrios or Skeletor 

[SuperChamp82 677]

Interesting thread guys

Its a few years ago now but I tried seeing the kit as something little hands could feel empowered tucking into 

So I put aside the way I’d normally weigh up quality, value or performance 

The goal became me helping out as little as possible - with safe / simple tools that shouldn’t slip in learning hands 

Our two girls ended up having a blast building a Scooby Doo Lunchbox and 007 Aston Martin TT02 respectively - the latter Tamiya’s First Try kit

And both of which I gently restored - after they were utterly trashed 😂  - and their interests moved on 

These days their cars sit with the rest of my Tamiya display in my office - making both kids (now older) grin when they pop in - because we both remember the time together + they see I’ve hung onto it 😇

[Killajb 1241]

Absolutely awesome video!!!  Watching someone see their hard work come to life is priceless.  Great guys like you keep our beloved hobby strong for generations to come.

[vintagebackyardrc 122]

On 12/8/2021 at 7:12 AM, Frog Jumper said:

Barbie approved!

 

That's awesome. Showed the girl...she loves it!