Dad needs a hobby

[300UGUY]

My dad is 76, and until recently in excellent health. He has had back surgery and is facing a long period of rehab, and basically cannot do his regular activities. I am planning to buy him a couple of scale model kits, it's something I think he will enjoy. Any thoughts on this generally, and any suggestions for a source. Online probably, since I am out in the sticks.

 

[forgeblast]

I would think that hunched over working on models would be bad for the back. My uncle has had a ton of back surgerys he does a lot of reading while reclining. what about a kindle/nook etc.

 

[KYErik]

What types of hobbies and activities did he enjoy doing before the back problems?

 

[Johndeere3720]

If he likes wood working maybe look into getting him a scroll saw. :thumbsup:

 

[300UGUY]

My dad has always been interested in old cars, planes, and machinery in general. He was playing softball until a year ago. It will be awhile before he can get back to that stuff, or maybe not. I was hoping that he could work on a couple of models while he is recovering.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Well if he has the love for mechanical things i think models would be the way to go. :thumbsup:

 

[Martian]

Show him how to use the internet :laughing::laughing:

I did a scale model once. Took a lot of delicate work but it was fun. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow. It's out in the barn.

 

[Cat_Driver]

If he can rebuild old lawn mowers or lawn tractors that would be both a hobby and a little money maker.

 

[300UGUY]

If he can rebuild old lawn mowers or lawn tractors that would be both a hobby and a little money maker.

He has done that for years. I doubt he has ever made any money at it.

 

[300UGUY]

Show him how to use the internet :laughing::laughing:

I did a scale model once. Took a lot of delicate work but it was fun. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow. It's out in the barn.

I am going to try to get him on the net. Until now, he never wanted to sit down long enough to learn how to use a computer.