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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: coyotemagic on July 17, 2014, 07:41:19 AM
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I ordered Testor's snap-together P-51 for my grandson, Makai, and it arrived today. He ripped open the package and started in on it right away. He's got tremendous mechanical aptitude and pretty fair dexterity for a 3 year old, so he was able to figure out parts placement on his own. He just didn't have quite enough strength to snap and screw everything together, so Papa had to help out with a few of the more challenging steps.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02125_zps87692f73.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02126_zpse7bb394f.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02127_zpsc3242749.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02128_zpsf9895bed.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02129_zps3f9ac8c2.jpg)
And here is his 1/48 scale collection. A die-cast DH4 and his new Mustang. He's so proud. So's his Papa :)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/WNW%20Triplane/DSC02131_zps85e3edfd.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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very cool. Amazing the prop blades and wheels are still on :D
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Bud,
REALLY cool! I know what it is to have that connection with a grandchild! in my case it is Grandpas first Barbie Doll though ::)
RAGIII
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very cool. Amazing the prop blades and wheels are still on :D
I know. Give him time. The day is young.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
REALLY cool! I know what it is to have that connection with a grandchild! in my case it is Grandpas first Barbie Doll though ::)
RAGIII
So, are you doing tea parties yet, Amigo?
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent Bud, thanks for sharing these precious moments with Makai, he is a budding new model maker and has certain talents already, best of all he has a great teacher and grandfather.
I don't have a grandson but I do have two granddaughters, one of them , the 8 year old has taken a very keen interest in my aeroplanes, you just never know.
Des.
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Bud,
REALLY cool! I know what it is to have that connection with a grandchild! in my case it is Grandpas first Barbie Doll though ::)
RAGIII
So, are you doing tea parties yet, Amigo?
Cheers,
Bud
Bud,
The Tea parties ended Long ago! we are now into Barbie Dating Ken, Catness dating Fen etc.....
RAGIII
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Excellent Bud, thanks for sharing these precious moments with Makai, he is a budding new model maker and has certain talents already, best of all he has a great teacher and grandfather.
I don't have a grandson but I do have two granddaughters, one of them , the 8 year old has taken a very keen interest in my aeroplanes, you just never know.
Des.
Thanks, Des! Your 8 year old may be the next Terri Werner.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
REALLY cool! I know what it is to have that connection with a grandchild! in my case it is Grandpas first Barbie Doll though ::)
RAGIII
So, are you doing tea parties yet, Amigo?
Cheers,
Bud
Bud,
The Tea parties ended Long ago! we are now into Barbie Dating Ken, Catness dating Fen etc.....
RAGIII
I have two grand-daughters, neither are at that stage yet. Something to look forward to. ???
Cheers,
Bud
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My Grandson has a keen interest in my models, my display cabinet and my play room but I'm not sure the interest is that constructive... ;D
Seeing what he does to most his toys when he eyes my kits I sweat a little. though he's bright and keen to learn what each is
Good to see the interest fostered in the young'uns though and thanks for sharing Bud.
Keith
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Nice shots. Nice Mustang. Great to see him starting early. :)
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How delightful, Bud - a posting to cheer the heart.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Lovely grandson Bud! He will soon be competing with you. Heartwarming photos.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Ah geez Bud. Did ya have to tell us he's only three?! That P-51 looks better than the one I built last year! That settles it, where did I put that rug hooking kit I picked up awhile ago . . .
Cheers,
Chris
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Ah geez Bud. Did ya have to tell us he's only three?! That P-51 looks better than the one I built last year! That settles it, where did I put that rug hooking kit I picked up awhile ago . . .
Cheers,
Chris
:) It is quite an amazing feat for a 3 year old, that's for sure. WTG Makai!
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Great to see some family time with your grandson, Bud -
The bonus of kit building is even better ............
As other have said, a great job for a 3 year old.
Regards
Dave
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Bud,
Great pics and right on, get 'em hooked early !. I'll soon join you and Rick as "Grandpa" in about a month but it will be a girl, but no problem Rachel did more than a few when she was young.
Ed
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Thank you all for the kind comments. Makai loves to have me read your posts to him. He got a good laugh from your post, Chris. He said you were silly. Surprisingly, all the parts are still on it in spite of frequent take offs, flights and landings, all controlled, of course.
Cheers,
Bud