I’m 89 years old, so when Christmas comes each year, it may be my last one. I have a lot to be thankful for - my family, my wife (now in heaven) of 64 years, my kids, my grandkids, my friends and my health. I try not to spoil them with lavish presents at Christmas. In my spare time (I have lots of it.) I build 3D wooden models. I have built 75 models, most of them by ROKR. I enhance most of them by painting, adding motors to replace hand cranks, adding LED lights and adding batteries instead of USB power. My most recent model is one of my favorites - the ROKR London Marble Run. At Christmas time I usually try to build a model with a Christmas theme. So I’m currently building the ROKR Dream Gift Factory.
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Welcome to the community! 
Welcome! It’s so nice to read that you’ve built 75 kits at 89 years young! 
Welcome to community @Tom_Calvert
Welcome @Tom_Calvert
It is great to have you in the group!
It’s great to hear that you are still building. I hope that I am still doing so even when I reach 69. Happy Holidays and wishing you many more!
Welcome to the community. I would love to see you post some of you’re builds you made with the extra lights or motors. Hope you still have ceveral christmas years in you.
What a heartfelt message, Tom. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story with us. Your gratitude, your memories, and your creativity are truly inspiring. I hope this Christmas brings you warmth, joy, and many peaceful moments doing what you love.
Welcome @Tom_Calvert 
I’m really curious about the structures you’ve created. It’s very inspiring how you’ve transformed them. I wish you a loving Christmas with all your loved ones around you 
Welcome to the community. It’s very nice to read that you are still building at the age of 89. Looking forward to see your dream gift factory.
Hiii @Tom_Calvert ~ 
Your hands-on skills and creative thinking are truly extraordinary, they surpass what most people even half your age can achieve. It’s amazing to see how your mind and hands work together to bring these complex models to life. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas surrounded by family, friends, and all your creations!
You are such a joy! I never thought of adding battery lights. I so am not fond of the USB to light up or run the model. It’s kind of a hassle. God bless you and keep you