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Post by Brandon on Apr 15, 2010 19:35:59 GMT -6
Well, with nearly ten years in the works, the completed Rally Rod is finally in Dave's hands. As some of you may know, he's on the road traveling Monday through Friday, leaving little time to do much else... As luck would have it, I sent him an email earlier in the week, and he just so happened to be stationed in downtown Atlanta - an hour from my house. We made a plan to meet up after his last class this afternoon, before he boarded his plane. The Blue Goose and I headed south, battling Atlanta's finest rush hour traffic both ways. Though we've spoken on the phone over the years, it's always a pleasure to finally put a person to a voice, and he is every bit as nice as one could expect... He was truly touched by both the thought and the model, and I'm sure he will chime in when he gets a chance. But for now, here are a few pictures:    Mission completed! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2010 19:44:04 GMT -6
That's just totally AWSOME Brandon! Great to see it happen!
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Post by DVS on Apr 15, 2010 21:09:26 GMT -6
That's Very COOL.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2010 21:25:08 GMT -6
Man, that's great  How kool is that! |
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Post by 70spop on Apr 15, 2010 21:43:55 GMT -6
Groovy!! |
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Post by barrisfan- Mark-78Pinto on Apr 15, 2010 23:19:26 GMT -6
Dave's a pretty cool cat and I am sure I will be seeing him and his full size toys out at a few car shows soon.
I might just have to steal the Ralley Rod for my display at the 2011 World Of Wheels LOL!!! ;D
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Post by modelcitizen on Apr 15, 2010 23:35:46 GMT -6
You can see the joy and pride in the man's eyes!!! What could be better??? I'd just like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU DAVE(!) for creating this site and allowing us to enjoy and be just as proud of it!!! Truly the greatest "model club" & modelers ON THE PLANET(!!!) led by the most passionate modeler of all!!! [shadow=red,left,300] HERE'S TO THE RALLYMASTER!!!HIP-HIP-HOORAY!!! (x 3!!!)[/shadow] "Paulie" |
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Post by showrodjohn on Apr 16, 2010 2:04:33 GMT -6
What a great ending looks great in his hands.
Thanks for the pix they are great.
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Post by Honest Charlie on Apr 16, 2010 2:52:44 GMT -6
That's really cool to hear and see Brandon. Dave looks truly happy there. You do too, as you guys should be. A big round of applause for all involved with the project.
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Post by johnverkerk on Apr 16, 2010 4:51:56 GMT -6
GREAT JOB!! TO THOSE INVOLVED!!! ;)AND !!! YES!!! THANKS TO DAVE FOR THIS GREAT SITE!!!!  |
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Post by robriley on Apr 16, 2010 5:55:58 GMT -6
How awesome is this?
man, dave must be a big dude...that model looks 1:32 scale in his hands.
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Post by Brandon on Apr 16, 2010 6:05:55 GMT -6
How awesome is this? man, dave must be a big dude...that model looks 1:32 scale in his hands. He isn't a little guy... LOL. I'm 5'9... |
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Post by Tory on Apr 16, 2010 6:06:16 GMT -6
This is quite possibly the best story I've read on this forum yet! ;D Without Dave, none of us would have ever met, Show Rod modeling would still be an overlooked sub-set of the model car hobby, and I would have nowhere to stop first thing every morning! Thanks Brandon for getting that beautiful model exactly where it should be! And thanks Dave for all you've done for us "Clowns". Don't think for one minute we take it for granted. Tory |
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Post by Tim Nolan on Apr 16, 2010 8:30:36 GMT -6
You guys both look pretty stoked! I'm happy to see it in Dave's hands after all these years! Long journey with happy ending.....
Damned nice of you Brandon, job well done.
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Post by gearbuster on Apr 16, 2010 8:37:28 GMT -6
That is what this Hobby is to be all about right there.
Good people and awesome builds that make people smile..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2010 8:42:38 GMT -6
2 KOOL!!!
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Post by barten on Apr 16, 2010 9:19:23 GMT -6
Very cool to see. . .and Thanks for starting the site!
It is a great place and I've met some great friends over the years!
It is worth of a display case . . and everyone's signature/home town/country on a page for Dave. What ever happened to the map someone was making? Is it still around? That was a huge job!
Thanks again Dave and all who worked on creating this beautiful car!
GB
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Post by RatRod on Apr 16, 2010 10:04:56 GMT -6
I agree with some, this IS the best story on the forum!!! Thanks to all the guys who participated, and especially Brandon for getting it finished, and in Dave's hands.
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Post by gfgcollects on Apr 16, 2010 11:40:41 GMT -6
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Post by TheMadModeler on Apr 16, 2010 13:28:30 GMT -6
BRAVO.....  I thank you Brandon for all that you do.. And WE all thank you Dave for starting and Brandon for keeping this Great Corner of the web going strong.. Bravo..... BiLL.. P.S. a BIG thank you to all you Klowns that hang out here and keep things rolling along.. |
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Post by davea on Apr 16, 2010 15:56:41 GMT -6
Well done Brandon! And all who had a part in building the kit for Dave!
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Post by stevielewis on Apr 18, 2010 16:58:42 GMT -6
That is just awesome!!! Brandon...that was fantastic you were able to meet Dave and present that wonderful build to him. Everyone who had a hand in making that model come to life deserve a round of applause and a pat on the back. This really is a great group of people here in the Show Rod Rally! ;D
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Post by A.J. on Apr 19, 2010 10:35:13 GMT -6
Definitely a story that deserved to have that sort of ending. It's really cool to see that piece finally in Dave's hands and I'm sure he knows how much a lot of us appreciate having the Showrod Rally and Coffin Corner. Very cool of Brandon to take care of it too!
Very cool Dave and you know I always appreciate this place.
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Post by Ellis Kendrick on Apr 19, 2010 20:12:37 GMT -6
So THAT's Dave!
He's almost in as good a physical shape as I'm in myself! Ha! Crap, I thought all modelers were in the same shape I'm in. Oh well, it's back to the diet and rabbit food fer shure!
Seriously... Dave also has my gratitude for creating the site we all call home. And, yes... all the guys who help keep it going do as well.
Ellis
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Post by stevehammann on Apr 20, 2010 10:37:16 GMT -6
Great job Brandon, and thanks for making the effort. I'm sure Dave got a big kick out of it.
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How kool is that!
