Guys, thank you for all your kind words that followed the great gift Alex gave me. I am still at a loss for words. I thank everyone.
Marty
Congrats Marty!
Marty's surprised look was priceless. And what a wonderful job by Alex!
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Alex, that is absolutely amazing. I'm blown away. What a perfect replica. So very cool. And here I am trying to make grass look right on my layout LOL. BigRail
Alex and Dina,
Thank you for another great party and your generosity in allowing so may people to come to your house. Its takes a lot of work to throw a party like that. I enjoyed myself with so many great friends there, and the food was great. There were so many desserts that I felt I was at a bakery.
Marty receiving the scale model of his house as a gift from Alex was the highlight of an already great day. As a friend of Marty and Dotty's (and Ralph, Marty's cat) who has been to Marty's house many times over the last several years, I was truly impressed at the the level of detail of the model built by Alex. It was dead on, with the exception of not putting Ralph by the front door.
This is the kind of gift that you can't buy in a store. Its a gift that comes from the heart. If anyone deserved a gift like this, it would be Marty, for all his generosity to the hobby for many years, and no one more talented could have built it than Alex.
Erol Gurcan
Since all of my layouts are temporary with a minimum of landscaping/scenery (unless you count Plasticville...) I've never really thought about trying to put something in that's "personal". But this got me thinking: a nice way to document one's path through life (and then pass that to the next generation) would be to create a model of each house one has lived in. As one moves throughout the course of life, you add a new model. Just a random thought.
Hello everyone, I thank you all for the beautiful comments on my build, and the open house was a great day. But this thread is all about a great friend and a man who's helped so many in this great hobby. I'm so looking forward to Marty placing his model on his beautiful layout.
I'm re posting the video here...
Thanks very much, Alex
What a great gift Alex!
The planning and effort, plus we know Marty will treasure it.
What incredible people are in this hobby! Imagine if the world was this way.
Thank You Dina and Alex for hosting the party. I'm sorry I had to leave early and miss the presentation. Marty is one of the Good Guys.
Jim D.
Very cool! Nice job Alex.
Wow, this is awesome! Amazing work! Thanks to Marty for helping me a time or two also!!!
Its Amazing that Alex was able to assemble that with photos in 4 days! Congrats to Marty F. That really was a GREAT Present! And the party was awesome!
BTW Marty, You need to conclude this thread with a photo of the placement of the home on your Layout.... with the scale Vette in the driveway!
Hi Guy's and especially Marty,
Feel bad I missed Alex's & Dina's Party. Looks like everyone had a great time.
I saw pictures of the model as Alex was building it, he was so excited to do this for you Marty. I spoke to him daily as the build was going on. He said it was going to be a scale model of your house. It came out beautiful. The surprise on your face in the video I'm sure was all Alex wanted in return.
God Bless and enjoy!
Mike R
Boy, that looks so realistic I wouldn't be surprised if we see it on an upcoming episode of 
Heck of a job Alex!! 
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Great gift! Congrats Marty and Alex!
There is no greater love a man can do for another man then build him his house... in O scale 
I am so jealous. Great job Alex, you are a dang good modeler. I enjoy your work.
John
locolawyer posted:Alex and Dina,
Thank you for another great party and your generosity in allowing so may people to come to your house. Its takes a lot of work to throw a party like that. I enjoyed myself with so many great friends there, and the food was great. There were so many desserts that I felt I was at a bakery.
Marty receiving the scale model of his house as a gift from Alex was the highlight of an already great day. As a friend of Marty and Dotty's (and Ralph, Marty's cat) who has been to Marty's house many times over the last several years, I was truly impressed at the the level of detail of the model built by Alex. It was dead on, with the exception of not putting Ralph by the front door.
This is the kind of gift that you can't buy in a store. Its a gift that comes from the heart. If anyone deserved a gift like this, it would be Marty, for all his generosity to the hobby for many years, and no one more talented could have built it than Alex.
Erol Gurcan
Well said! It would have been great to be there, what a gesture.
I just want to thank you all for such kind words that you all have posted. I appreciate it very much
Thanks, Alex
This thread is a great example of why so many of us love this hobby
First, a wonderful and thoughtful gift from Alex
Second, a multitude of unsolicited heartfelt congratulations and best wishes from members of the forum
And finally, there is Marty, a skillful ambassador for our hobby, a good guy, and a deserving member for all his helpful suggestions
It just makes you happy to be part of it
Congratulations Marty
