Early Christmas present for a friend.

Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Friday, December 10, 2010 11:03 AM

Thanks Rich! I hope he does as well.

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Sparrowhyperion

Member since
August 2009
From: Toledo Area OH

Posted by Sparrowhyperion on Thursday, December 9, 2010 4:51 PM

Great images. I have one of the Dart models but haven't been able to snag an F102 Dagger yet. Hard to find I guess. You did a great job on the builds, I hope he gets many years of enjoyment from them.

Happy Holidays

Rich

In the Hangar: 1/48 Hobby Boss F/A-18D RAAF Hornet,

On the Tarmac: F4U-1D RNZAF Corsair 1/48 Scale.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, December 4, 2010 9:16 AM

Thanks Doc!

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Dr. Faust

Member since
May 2006
From: So.CaL

Posted by Dr. Faust on Saturday, December 4, 2010 12:13 AM

Awesome, great work. Happy Holidays.

Dr

Just build it (and post pics when youre done)

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Saturday, December 4, 2010 12:04 AM

Thank you Andy and Eric. I'm just glad I could make his Christmas that much more special.

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echolmberg

Member since
February 2003
From: Green Bay, WI USA

Posted by echolmberg on Friday, December 3, 2010 8:09 AM

Great job there Duke! The models look great but, far more importantly, the joy you brought to your friend was priceless.

It got me to thinking (which I hate to do): When I get up there in the twilight of my years, I hope I have a friend who will build me a model or two when I'm no longer able to do so myself.

Kudos on the good will that you've spread. There's another gold star in your book of life. Yes

Eric

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deafpanzer

Member since
April 2009
From: Carmel, IN

Posted by deafpanzer on Thursday, December 2, 2010 8:42 PM

Well done Duke! Yes

Andy

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, December 2, 2010 9:32 AM

Thanks Carlos. I usually do but when a friend requests a larger scale, I'm happy to oblige!

Ken, thank you as well. I'd love to see the one you're building. It's great being able to have a model of something you had/worked on/ helped develop.

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kbuzz01

Member since
December 2006
From: Kennewick, WA

Posted by kbuzz01 on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 10:56 PM

Nice work, Duke! Obviously, you're the kind of friend any guy would like to have! Toast I'm just now building the same F-102 (but I'm keeping mine). Whistling I'm marking it as one that I used to service in my unit.

Ken

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 10:19 PM

Very nice Mark! Yes And here I thought you stayed in braile scale Wink

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Early Christmas present for a friend.

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 10:10 PM

A couple of Christmases ago, I made the 1/48 scale Monogram F-102 Delta Dagger for my friend Rick who used to be the project development manager for the aircraft.

For those who weren't aware or had forgotten, here's a picture of Rick holding his Delta Dagger that was delivered to him a couple of Christmases ago:

He had also told me that he wanted a model of the F-106 Delta Dart, but it took me another year to complete.

You've seen the pics of the 1/48th scale Monogram F-106 Delta Dart that he also worked on before he retired from the aerospace industry.

Yesterday I was finally able to get the Dart delivered. Here is Rick unveiling his new plane:

I also got him taking a closer look:

After that, I asked for a pic with him standing by both aircraft. Here he is with his wife and the two aircraft:

And last, here is a closeup shot of the two 1/48th scale Monogram aircraft together:

That gift really made his day! He was thrilled beyond measure. He'd been wanting models of those two aircraft for forty years and I was finally able to build and deliver them to him. I'm glad I was able to make at least one person's Christmas extra special.