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The Sprog's first ever "model"
Murdo
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:48 AM UTC
My son Kenny turned seven last month so I decided it was time he began his first ever kit... Okay, so it's a wooden one but so what.

The model:



Painting:








First Carpet Monster attack!




Scratching new parts:





Almost finished:





JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 03:08 PM UTC
Looks pretty plumb and square to me. Colourful too. I like it!
jowady
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Posted: Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 04:36 PM UTC
Very neat, keep up the good work!

John
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 10, 2008 - 07:45 AM UTC

Go for it Kenny ......paint job better than your dad's -----
aye
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Erik67
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Buskerud, Norway
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Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 10:22 AM UTC

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paint job better than your dad's


My thoughts exactly...
Good job Kenny.

Erik
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 11:16 AM UTC
I think that's great, brought a smile to my grumpy old face.
Nice presentation, and really cute kids.
CaptainA
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 07:56 AM UTC
My grandkids have finished a wood model, and a few snap togethers. My next trip down south will be dedicated to delivering , dare I say, tube glue, and paint brushes.

I will try to get my sone to post pics.
JollyRoger
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: December 22, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 08:45 AM UTC
Horray for the new guy:} Go for it mate! Welcome to the amazing world of modelling.
thegirl
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 02:01 PM UTC
Fantastic Job!!!!! I love it , it's very colourful . Keep up the good work
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