rotorwash Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) I realize this forum is, for the most part, directed at serious modelers who strive for accuracy, but I couldn't resist posting a pic of my little girl's first helo. Amelia is four and a half and this is her first effort. It took us about 1.5 hours to complete. The decals (er stickers) are an Amelia original design. The younger rotorhead next to her is my boy, Jack. She was so excited to get to build with daddy that I see future helos coming soon. A nice diversion from the serious aspects of the hobby and some great family time. Ray Edited September 27, 2010 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) I realize this forum is, for the most part, directed at serious modelers who strive for accuracy, but I couldn't resist posting a pic of my little girl's first helo. Amelia is four and a half and this is her first effort. It took us about 1.5 hours to complete. The decals (er stickers) are an Amelia original design. The younger rotorhead next to her is my boy, Jack. She was so excited to get to build with daddy that I see future helos coming soon. A nice diversion from the serious aspects of the hobby and some great family time. Ray Cute kids! I'm glad to see that Dad has got them introduced to helicopter modeling. I really like the play seat they are sitting on, it looks familiar for some reason...... Edited June 29, 2008 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Absolutely fantastic Ray! We tend to get wrapped around the axles about accuracy and forget the pure fun of building for the sheer "look what I did" factor! That is so cool seeing her first effort! She'll be knocking out copies of Grandpa's Huey in no time!!! Great job Amelia! Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 absolutely right jon! this is a fun hobby and every now and then need to be reminded!! thanks for the remonder and great job young lady!!! semper fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Brilliant to see, and she has done a pretty good job too!! You must be proud of her. My son is nearly 5 and loves sitting next to daddy making his own model, he has no idea what Playstation is so far. It is great to see young kids making stuff no matter what it is. But it is a reminder that we should enjoy our hobby too. Awesome photo, thanks for that Cheers Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jose miguel Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Ray, Really fantastic.......... Congratulations...., my son is only 21 month old and he is in the "destroy age...." José Miguel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiskey cobra 1 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Two very cute kids! And, a nice little helo for the display shelf! What a great way to share family time! Way to go, proud papa! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Two very cute kids! And, a nice little helo for the display shelf! What a great way to share family time!Way to go, proud papa! Wow! Thanks for the positive response guys! Amelia loves being an internet star! I'm glad you guys feel the same way I do that we should have fun as well as striving for accuracy. Nothing like kids to keep you grounded in the fun side. If it isn't fun, they won't do it for long. I thought about starting with a Huey, but decided to start with the Apache in case Millie messed it up. wouldn't want to destroy a REAL helicopter By the way, that was the Revell 1/72 Snap Tite Apache. A great little kid friendly kit with lots of "cool" stickers that actually resembles the real thing. Next up will be a snap tite Huey (or as Amelia says Hooey). Thanks again for the responses. It makes Amelia and I feel special. Ray Edited June 30, 2008 by rotorwash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCoulter52 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 It's all pretty well been covered, Ray. So I'll just give her :) Way to go, Amelia!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Great post. Always good to see the younger generation starting to model. My daughters love to sit and model with me as well. Great seat they are on too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakko807 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 That's awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 :D g'day Ray, Fantastic shot and great theme mate. It looks like Amelia already has an interest in the "Whiff Scene" with her Hungarian Apache . Great to see a new generation of modellers coming through. Hope you can continue to feed this interest for a while, at least until she discovers boys in about 8 or 9 years. Well done on a cute family you and your wife have and on showing the kids some quality time with Daddy. Keep up the good work. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Great stuff!! One down several to go. How big is her stash?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I realize this forum is, for the most part, directed at serious modelers who strive for accuracy, ... Oops, nobody told me! I'm in the wrong forum. Tell your daughter, "good job" from Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Wow! Thanks for the positive response guys! Amelia loves being an internet star! I'm glad you guys feel the same way I do that we should have fun as well as striving for accuracy. Nothing like kids to keep you grounded in the fun side. If it isn't fun, they won't do it for long. I thought about starting with a Huey, but decided to start with the Apache in case Millie messed it up. wouldn't want to destroy a REAL helicopter By the way, that was the Revell 1/72 Snap Tite Apache. A great little kid friendly kit with lots of "cool" stickers that actually resembles the real thing. Next up will be a snap tite Huey (or as Amelia says Hooey). Thanks again for the responses. It makes Amelia and I feel special. Ray I be careful young minds are so impressionable. Wouldn't want her to think a Apache is a real helo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 wouldn't want to destroy a REAL helicopter Right back atcha brother! See, since she started at the top, she's got nowhere else to go now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxtype Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Your kids are adorable! And please congratulate your daughter,she did a great job! -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
53 Marine Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Great job! Looks like she had alot of fun. Keep em coming, soon she will be ready to build a "real" helo and strive to the top - the CH-53 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chopperpilot71 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL kids you have there!! Tell her congrats on a awesome effort on her first model, and the fact that their sitting in a what appears to be a UH-1 crew seat is TOO COOL. I guess I dont have to tell you that that particular model needs to be put in a glass case and kept in a Fort Knox style vault for You/Her to enjoy in the near and distant future!! Congrat's again on a beautiful family! GO VERTICAL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Now, that is very sweet! You've got wonderful and cute kids there! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Awwwww.......they're so cute! Congratulation on your first chopper Amelia! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky 01 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I realize this forum is, for the most part, directed at serious modelers who strive for accuracy, but I couldn't resist posting a pic of my little girl's first helo. Amelia is four and a half and this is her first effort. It took us about 1.5 hours to complete. The decals (er stickers) are an Amelia original design. The younger rotorhead next to her is my boy, Jack. She was so excited to get to build with daddy that I see future helos coming soon. A nice diversion from the serious aspects of the hobby and some great family time. Ray HURRY, HURRY, they're still young. Maybe it's not too late yet !!! Get them a beautiful slick fast flying fuel-to-noise converter quick & maybe they will turn out fine after all. On a more serious note; Congrat's my friend. Always good to see kids following their dad's footsteps into the modelling world !!! You're truly a blessed man. "Check Six....." Spooky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boki Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A nice diversion from the serious aspects of the hobby... I believe this is a serious aspect of the hobby. Just remember that we will leave this beautiful hobby in their hands some day ;) :D That is very beautiful model, Amelia. I hope we will see more of your helicopter models here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I believe this is a serious aspect of the hobby. Just remember that we will leave this beautiful hobby in their hands some day ;) :D That is very beautiful model, Amelia. I hope we will see more of your helicopter models here. Thanks again guys for all the support! Amelia and I are about to start her first Huey! I'm letting her pic the color scheme so don't be surprised if it is "high vis." She really liked putting the stickers on the Apache so I figure she should love spraying paint! Wish me luck and I'll post pics as soon as we make some progress. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Amelia and I decided to take the next step and paint her newest Helo. This is the Lindberg UH-1B so I wasn't a stickler for accuracy! As you can see she picked a rather subdued paint scheme for her bird as well a some interesting decals (I let he pick the placement). This one looks like a Haight-Ashbury Huey to me! Ray Millie's collection is coming together nicely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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