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Offline coyotemagic

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My grandson's first model build
« on: July 17, 2014, 07:41:19 AM »
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.










And here is his 1/48 scale collection.  A die-cast DH4 and his new Mustang.  He's so proud.  So's his Papa :)

Cheers,
Bud
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 07:56:12 AM »
very cool. Amazing the prop blades and wheels are still on :D
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 07:56:55 AM »
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  ::)
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 08:00:15 AM »
Quote from: Bo Monroe on July 17, 2014, 07:56:12 AM
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 08:01:00 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on July 17, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 08:13:56 AM »
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.

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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2014, 08:51:51 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on July 17, 2014, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on July 17, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
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.....
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2014, 10:53:28 AM »
Quote from: Des on July 17, 2014, 08:13:56 AM
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2014, 10:56:21 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on July 17, 2014, 08:51:51 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on July 17, 2014, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on July 17, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2014, 03:18:18 PM »
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2014, 04:37:40 PM »
Nice shots. Nice Mustang. Great to see him starting early. :)
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2014, 05:44:34 PM »
How delightful, Bud - a posting to cheer the heart.

Best wishes
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2014, 06:10:48 PM »
Lovely grandson Bud! He will soon be competing with you. Heartwarming photos.

Kind regards
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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2014, 12:36:35 AM »
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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Re: My grandson's first model build
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2014, 01:12:30 AM »
Quote from: Chris Johnson on July 18, 2014, 12:36:35 AM
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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