Dreamer Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Bikes seems to be a bit of a theme - I spend several hours on mine each week. But when you move from creating a garden space to maintenance it somehow moves from being energising and relaxing to another job that has to be done. Must go fly a kite, or catch another wave Edited July 29, 2013 by Dreamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Model trains RC Cars and Aircraft Sometime mtb but not as much as I used to now I can't keep up with my son I like making things as well - casting resin parts, tyres, kits, buildings and bridges DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Dads taxi service is mine. With the amount of kids i have all I'm doing is driving them to sports training 4 nights a week ,plus Saturday and Sundays. It's even got to the stage of me giving slots up on Friday nights. Regards shane a Team thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 4X4 driving in this fantastic country of ours and building my touring machine. Oh and a XTC hard tail is also on my shopping list somewhere in the future. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 4X4 driving in this fantastic country of ours and building my touring machine. Oh and a XTC hard tail is also on my shopping list somewhere in the future. Seems riding bikes is popular. Rob, when you get one let me know and we'll do some laps at Lysterfield.. best bike ive had!! Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_M Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ditto Been doing it for 17 years. Playing with the kids would be my other hobby. Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver rocket Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've been a keen mountain biker for all my adult life, started out racing downhill in the 90's, went to XC when I got too slow for DH and these days I'm too slow for XC racing but I still ride mt local trails regulary & still enjoy it very much, have ridden trails all over Aus... My other main hobby which turned into a job eventually is fishing! Have fished all over this country & still love it as well! Quote I Miss Brocky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What other hobbies do you have besides Slot cars? This could be a bad topic.............. Have, RC Cars (nitro 1/10),RC boats (Various nitro classes),RC planes (nitro,electric & gas), Collect, die cast 1/18 cars, motor racing items of (Sir Jack & Alan jones) Enjoy, restoring cars (bodywork & painting), and taking Henry to Tbirds Clevo Quote Resized to 83% (was 1006 x 146) - Click image to enlarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 http://smg.photobucket.com/user/32coupe/media/DSCF7202.jpg.html?sort=3&o=60#/user/32coupe/media/DSCF7202.jpg.html?sort=3&o=60&_suid=137513457390101991956228610196 I'm into hotrods, have been for years, now they can suck up a bit of your disposable income. Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Just bought myself a Mk1 Golf tu use as a toy, err, daily driver... I suspect that my slots money has just dried up for a while... :( Edited July 29, 2013 by shadow_rusty Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 http://smg.photobucket.com/user/32coupe/media/DSCF7202.jpg.html?sort=3&o=60#/user/32coupe/media/DSCF7202.jpg.html?sort=3&o=60&_suid=137513457390101991956228610196 I'm into hotrods, have been for years, now they can suck up a bit of your disposable income. Hi, because of the huge interest in rodding and classic car in recent years, could you can get your money back with the right car? Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingJoe Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Most people restore/modify cars for the love of it, as 9 times out of 10, the cost of it is greater than what the car is worth. If you need to pay someone to do the work for you, then you have no chance at all. I just spent 6k on a v6 conversion/basic restoration on my vh wagon and I did 95% of the work myself. If I paid someone to do it it would have cost 15 to 20k. If I went to sell the car now I would be lucky to get 6k for it. BUT, If I bought a GTHO in the 80s, before I was born, and had it in dry storage all that time and tried to sell it now. I think I could pay off my home loan and still have money left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulthetexan Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Glad this topic was revived . Very interesting to see or read what people are up to and quite pleasing to see that slot cars aren't the only thing in our lives . Cars seem to be a strong theme for obvious reasons , as well as bikes . I have restored a few early Falcons in the past which was a very enjoyable time of my life . Guitars and music soked up a my 20's trying to sound like SRV then motor cycles took over when Mick Doohan was king . Here's a favourite of mine at turn 9 eastern creek Spent many long week ends treking up and down the east coast doing track days . Now the kids keep me busy and am lucky to get to do any slot racing but still enjoy building slot cars , pick the odd tune and ride my bike a couple of times a year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English St Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I play guitar in 70s/80s covers band. To be honest, I hate the music, but it's good to be playing with a group. We don't practice enough to get good enough to actually get booked. Other than that, I unintentionally collect things, I like taking photos, I've built/maintained a few websites and I tend to drink a lot of tea. Also dabble in model trains too every now & then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://smg.photobuck...991956228610196 I'm into hotrods, have been for years, now they can suck up a bit of your disposable income. Hi, because of the huge interest in rodding and classic car in recent years, could you can get your money back with the right car? "With the right car?", yep I've spent the last 20 years buying, building and selling up, to finally have the one I want. To get into the current one now would cost you well over $75k, but if you did it the way I did the cost is spread over the years and the cars building up to it. What would I get if I sold it?, well that depends if I'm desperate to sell or if someone begs me to sell it to them. I'm in no hurry to get rid of it.This one is a keeper. Andrew Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Good to hear andrew. i hear of so many cases of people doing up cars and houses.......they get em perfect, then flog em off!! all that work, love, and $$$$ to go to someone else who gets a pefect house or car? it doesnt make sense. Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) I've spent close to $30000 on my Prem (and still spending) but would be lucky to get half of that if I had to sell it!! Needs new rear door now and I want to change or add to the motor ( supercharger) !! Edited August 1, 2013 by Davnic74 Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 stunning example. i take it that is 'before and after' pics? what type of polish you use?? like MIRROR finish!!! Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 stunning example. i take it that is 'before and after' pics? what type of polish you use?? like MIRROR finish!!! Thanks, Not before and after, probably 6 mths In between photos taken last summer. I built it from ground up in 1998, and it's never been buffed, just hand polished with stuff my brother gets ( detailer) although it is in need of a buff or clay now. Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarKraft Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Bikes and guitars seem to be a common theme: On Saturday I am saying goodbye to this: And hello to this: I also dabble with bass guitar in a garage band of old farts. (and I like my guitars black too!) Edited August 1, 2013 by KarKraft Quote Fairmont Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think you need a road trip to Casula Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarKraft Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Why is that? Are you a chiropractor? Quote Fairmont Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Why is that? Are you a chiropractor? Nah mate i have a real job, but i'll give it a go, have done open heart surgery a few times Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Why is that? Are you a chiropractor? Nah mate i have a real job, but i'll give it a go, have done open heart surgery a few times Geez imagine as the anesthetic starts to kick in, you can't move and in walks Dr Gazza, "no need to worry your in my hands now". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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