my first model here

Leigh · November 22, 2006, 06:01:07 PM

QuoteWhy do i get the feeling that "dad" has been doing modelling after bedtime? And that he has "helped" write the first post

Other than showing her what to do, and giving her examples with bits from my spares box so she can see how it's done, dry fitting it for her and doing a dry run with the glue so she can see the best place to do it ( and the look on her face is priceless when I hand it back to her and the pieces fall apart , I think she expects me to hold it for her ) I've not touched it. The words are hers she's a very proud and excited little girl. Thunderbird two I did do the paint on for her 'cos her little fingers couldn't hold down the trigger on a spray can, it's sat on the shelf with all the other models for the past three years and I've never claimed to have built it, yeah I used it for a photo comparison once. It serves no purpose for me to lie about this, I'm just a proud Dad who's trying to encourage my daughter to flex her creative muscles instead of getting lost in the Disney channel and Nintendo. The kind words everyone's said here is another great example of the wonderful encouragement you guys dish out here, thanks guys. Progress and updates are gonna be slow I only see the girls on tuesdays and thursdays and every other weekend but we'll keep you updated.

As for the picture on the living room wall, at her elementary school they did a course called "painting with the masters" or summat where they where taught certain styles and basically tried to copy them. I believe this was her attempt at Marc Chagall? and I just love it, been framed and hung since the day she brought it home.

Captain Canada · November 22, 2006, 08:46:00 PM

Wow...that's paint !? Awesome stuff, Leigh ! My boy is now seven, and he's been drawing up a storm lately himself. Kids rule !

B777LR · November 23, 2006, 06:53:50 AM

Sounds good leigh

Hope we will see lots from this now youngest what-iffer on the forum!

The Rat · November 23, 2006, 06:30:30 PM

Bloody cat has been into my balls of yarn and the wife is using my needles to hold labels in plant pots.

I'll get that sweater started tonight though...

John Howling Mouse · November 23, 2006, 06:43:06 PM

Well, well, so much speculation about Leigh secretly doing any of the young lady's work.

Me thinks there is a much deeper, stranger truth:

Hello Anstiss,
My name is John Howling Mouse but you can simply call me "Baz."
Now, for how long have YOU been building LEIGH'S models that he has been showing on this website as if they were his?! ^_^

Your dad can explain my magazine cover below and our references to giving up the hobby and starting knitting as a new hobby instead. Can I send you my airbrush now, or should I wait until after the Christmas mailing rush?

gooberliberation · November 24, 2006, 01:57:22 AM

11?! When I was 11 I would stick to gray plastic models of US navy aircraft so that I wouldnt have to paint them!

anstissmarie · November 26, 2006, 06:43:13 PM

Hey everybody I'm almost done with my Yak 3 I just put primer on it and im going to paint it soon I'll keep you posted.

Rafael · November 26, 2006, 06:57:05 PM

Hola, Pequeña Damita (Hi, Little Lady) i am absolutely impressed with the level of detail and pecision you skillfully apply to your models. I encourage you to keep on the Hobby, and delight all of us old guys with your marvelous abilities. I sure can learn not one, or two, but a whole lot from you!!!!.
Gracias por unirte a nosotros!!!! (Thank you for joining us!!!).

Tell Daddy "Congratulations", too.

Rafa.

HEY Everybody, where's the nearest store, i need to urgently buy my knitting needles

nev · November 27, 2006, 09:42:31 AM

I heard that due to the recent upsurge in knitting needle sales, there is now a worldwide shortage of them....

lancer · November 27, 2006, 12:10:01 PM

QuoteI heard that due to the recent upsurge in knitting needle sales, there is now a worldwide shortage of them....

I managed to get a couple of pairs today, so I guess I'm lucky then....

Ollie · November 28, 2006, 11:52:45 AM

Lookin' good anstis!

Yaks are cool!

^_^

John Howling Mouse · December 16, 2006, 09:23:20 AM

Hey, Anstiss----are you building models at your Dad's place this weekend?
Sure would like an update....

matrixone · December 16, 2006, 09:28:53 AM

That is a fine looking model Anstiss, great work!

Matrixone

Geoff · December 16, 2006, 04:10:05 PM

I just wish I could do them that well, I am really impressed!

Let us see the finished kit - Yaks are a favorite of mine.

Dork the kit slayer · December 17, 2006, 03:51:54 AM

Quote
just need to take up knitting.

Superb cockpit!

Very well done.

.....just when I thought it was safe to post pics of my stuff...............wheres my wool and needles.

my first model here

B777LR

anstissmarie

Ollie