My 8 year old son first dio pics

madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Saturday, August 7, 2004 5:20 PM

Thanks DanCooper,FreedomEagle1953 and Model Maniac,for your words,here we are responding very far from home in hollidays,but Vasco want to see if there were more responses,so here we are.
I think is next project will be a British or American tank in a war diorama in Normandie.
I will send pics when finish.
I think i am very lucky by Vasco liked to build models,it is a pitty that the kids more and more want to play only computer.We can see more shops closing.It`s sad.

Thanks guys
Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 3:52 PM

Geez, when I was eight, I hadn't even built my first model ANYTHING! That is incredible! As for historical accuracy, I wouldn't worry about it yet (wish some of your respondents would cut your son a bit of slack); when he's ready to be historically accurate, he'll let you know. Definitely, I want to see more from Vasco! Tell him to keep up the good work!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:55 PM

Thanks a lot Jim.you are absolutly right.
Thanks
Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:52 PM

Pedro,

Just came across your article this evening, so I wanted to send along my compliments to master Vasco for a job VERY WELL done! Smile [:)]

It is good that you encourage him in this interest, as it will be something he'll carry with him the rest of his life... and one day introduce to his own son. (I have a feeling Grand Dad will be right there with them, too!) Smile [:)]

Thank you!
Frank

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 3:41 AM

Excellent job! Pass on my compliments and let your son know he has a real gift for modelling. I hope he stays interested and develops those skills; it will be great to see what he is capable of!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 7:06 AM

Excellent modeling by your son..I would not worry about been too accurate in the details as long as he enjoys it..when he gets older he can look in that direction..
But the main thing is that he enjoys the hobby..
well done. Thumbs Up [tup]

thanks mike Tongue [:P]

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Monday, August 16, 2004 8:51 AM

Thanks Frank,Phroosh and Mike. I think at this time the most important is like you said, that he enjoys our hobby, I hope when he his older to remember to teach is son of a wonderful thing that is modelling.
Me too ,I remember my first kit that my father gave me ,a Matchbox 109.
Thanks guys for your kind words, that makes him very proud and also very motivated to continue to make more and better dios. He is now asking how to make it more realistic ,so I think we are begining with weathering basic technics.

Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Monday, August 16, 2004 9:06 AM

Wow! Even I can't do that! Congratulations on a fine build, Vasco! And a thumbs up for pedro for encouraging him! Thumbs Up [tup]

One day, i hope to be able to inspire some one else to take up the hobby! Big Smile [:D]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 4:31 PM

Very imressive for a first dio of any age, nevermind 8! Keep on encouraging him as long as he enjoys it, he's got a great eye for the composition and storytelling elements and some neat ideas for achieving effect as well. Thumbs Up [tup]

BP Models

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 4:51 PM

Wow? Im12 and Iv got competition with an 8year old Thumbs Up [tup]

Riley

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 5:36 PM

Thanks Shrikes,Wbill76 and Riley Pro for your good words,I think Riley Pro ,you will have competition,lol.
Vasco is working in a new one ,and this time with weathering.
I will post when the times come.
Thanks again

Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 7:21 PM

the kid knows what hes doing, wow id say hes definantly got a future in this subject!!!

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Sunday, August 22, 2004 9:48 AM

Thanks TreadHead88, he has apreciate your nice comments.
Thanks

Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 8:00 PM

Just incredible! Im 14 and have only made one dio but, wow, thats pure talent.

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TANGO 1

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December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:47 PM

Pedro,
you must be very proud of your son, he has done an excellent job and displayed great skill and ability for his years. Please tell him I enjoyed his diorama very much and was very impressed. He is very talented for one so young.

Regards,

Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Saturday, August 28, 2004 7:07 PM

Thanks,Charlesw and Darren for your good words.
I think too,that he has the touch,much more that i have in his age,I hope that he continue to have fun in doing it.For now your words have gave him the boost to doing another dio. I don´t want to pressure him but i have beginning to give him the view of the need to do some weathering and tell him very brief what was the WW2.
Thanks for your support words.

Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG