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Threadfin SS-410 WWII configuration - Dear Mel, tmunzig@aol.com Mel, Thank you very much for the time and effort you put into this for me. Thanks again. --Luke Harris John Adams SSBN-620 - 9/17/2010 Mel, We received the John Adams replica yesterday. All either of us could say was "Oh my God." It is beautiful! My husband is so very proud to have it. It is prominently displayed in his study and we went out today to buy a special light to shine on it at night. Halibut SSN-587 special ops configuration - Hi Mel, Just a note to let you know the Halibut replica and display case arrived in perfect condition. The work you did to complete the Halibut is most impressive and the end result is nothing short of stunning—thank you! The only difference I can tell between the replica and the real boat is that the real Halibut was quite ugly—the replica is quite beautiful! Thank you again, great job! --Roger C. Dunham (Author of SPY SUB, available at Amazon.com) Flying Fish SSN-673 - Mel, Tigrone AGSS-419 - 2/10/11 Hello Mel, We released the Tigrone replica from the dry dock Tuesday afternoon and it survived the transit from Your envelope with certificate and Tigrone history arrived today as well. Thank you once again for a terrific job on what was truly a historic submarine. 1. Most zoomies picked up by a life guard submarine. 2. Last shots fired by US in WWII. 3. Last WWII submarine to stay in service. 4. Oldest submarine in service at time of her decommissioning. I guess I was lucky to have been there for some of it. While working at the Sound Lab, we were one of the wackiest ships in the Navy. One more thought. Yes, the Tigrone and Ethan Allen are both gone now but they will live on for more generations thanks to your care to detail in these replicas. --David Smith USS Spadefish SSN-668 - 3/18/11 Mel; my Brother of the Phin, Just a note of appreciation for a job well done! My Wife Wendy gave me the replica of my first Submarine that you made with obvious pride. It brought back such memories of those days onboard. Not all good with that damn alarm panel ringing in my ears, but some great ones of friends and sub-mates of the days. Thank You for doing such a wonderful job on recreating that fine Submarine! She served her country well! I am certainly proud of it. Have it in my office and everyone that walks by is ewing and awing over it. Regards, --Eric Ramsey RMCS(SS) Eric.Ramsey@stanleyassociates.com Amberjack SS-522 GUPPY - Mel, I have received both boats and they are terrific. Your work is perfect and the boats are beautiful. Also the book you provided with historical information, pictures and web sites was very interesting and useful. I would be happy to provide a reference to others who are considering ordering one of your submarine models. Regards, --Ron Galante Medregal SS-480 GUPPY - Hi Mel, Well, everything went as you said it would! My USS Medregal SS-480 replica arrived safe and sound on the projected date. What I found was FANTASTIC!!! Beautiful job!! THANK YOU!! Great attention to detail. The "ammo locker" did it. The old girl never looked better and this old "bubblehead" never felt better. I swear I could hear the deep rumble, feel the power and smell the fumes from those Fairbanks-Morse engines in the Forward Engineroom! I'll be ordering the USS Harder SS-568 soon. Now I'm gonna go stare at my boat and daydream for a little while. Again THANK YOU! DBF!!!!! --Ed Hinman (ex) EN3(SS) Sam Rayburn SSBN-635 - 4/28/11 Hi Mel, I received my model of Sam Rayburn yesterday and I'm very pleased with it. It sits above the fireplace in my family room, and I look at it with pride. I'm glad I finally made the decision to buy it. Thanks, --Mark Hosier Mel, Tunny SSN-682, Buffalo SSN-715, LaJolla SSN-701 - Mel, Now I’ve finally had the new 3 x 688 class boat models open for a few days and joined them with my 637 class boat that I bought from you earlier. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy them. The craftwork seems excellent, and just staring at them brings back so many…mostly fond, and often dicey…memories of my time aboard Tunny, Los Angeles, and La Jolla. Thanks again fro you quality workmanship on the SSN models. Best Regards, --Gordon Moller Harder SS-568 with PUFFS – I received my USS Harder SS568 e-mail pics and booklet. They made me more anxious to get my replica. Today I got it. THANK YOU!! Another work of art. I was so impressed with my USS Medregal replica that I ordered the USS Harder too. They bring back so many memories. Your attention to detail is unbelievable. As I said before...I'm gonna go stare at my submarines for a while now. Thank you for making it possible for me to look at and think about my days as a "Pigboat Sailor"! --Ed Hinman (ex) EN3SS Grampus SS-523 GUPPY Mel I received her on time and in perfect ship shape. When I took her out of the box it brought tears to my eyes!!! You are truly a talented artist. She looks just like the day we left the shipyard in Philly, fresh paint and looking new. I don’t know how to thank you for giving me such wonderful memories. You will be always in my prayers. God Bless and God Bless The Thank You --Bill Roche TM3 SS Mel, I got the model yesterday in the mail and it looks fantastic! I love every detail on there and the base looks so great that it could be in a museum. Thank you so much for your help and the beautiful model I will always have it as a great reminder of my time on the boat! I haven’t stopped telling everybody about how great it looks. --Jonathan Kassoff Sealion APSS-315 & Display Case – Mel; Got it today. Thanks; it’s beautiful! A perfect reproduction, down to the paint color and the shears. I sent copies of the photos to those in the wardroom for whom I still have addresses. It’s on display in our living room now. Skip --Edward McGinley Barbel SS-580 & Display Case – Hello Mel, Thanks for doing such a fine job. BARBEL looks as lethal as ever. Fast, maneuverable and deadly. BARBEL arrived in excellent condition. I’m quite happy with your work and derive great pleasure showing it off. Thanks again Mel, and I’m glad I ordered the display case. Best regards, Joe --Joe Meyer Bonita SSK-3 – 8/24/11 Than you Mel. Received the submarine today. What an awesome job you did making it. I love it. Thank you again for such a great job. --Bob Scairpon Grayling SSN-646 – 8/31/11 Hi Mel, Just like to say what a pleasure it was to meet you. My Grayling now occupies a permanent place in my den and I’m VERY satisfied with it. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your fine work. If you ever need a reference of the submarine community on the quality of your models, don’t hesitet to use my name. Again, thank you so very much for a beautiful Grayling!!! --Gregg Nadeau
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