So I'm the guy that posted, "Anyone build for pay in the Houston Area" a while back. Many seemed almost embarrassed for me that I would even ask. Then came the litany of all the reasons why I should build it myself. Even though none knew or realized any of the reasons why I could not do it. Well,.............................. then a different kind of person came along named, "Dave Schwantz". A person that did not judge me but said, "I'll build it for you and wont even charge you anything". I had never even met Dave and this was my first post on this forum. Could this really be true I asked myself? He PM'ed me his phone number and I called him.
He truly meant it, He was going to build me a Saturn V. I located a Estes 1969 and shipped it to him. He posted some pictures while building it at the original thread. Dave stays very, very busy with his weekly job. It is amazing how good his skills are because I don't even know where he found the time to build such a Rocket.
The Saturn V arrived yesterday in perfect condition. Dave packed it perfect. Not only did he build it, but he also upgraded the parachutes, their cords and some other things. I unpacked it and just looked at it for well over a hour with my mouth hanging open. My Wife was even in total awe. What Dave did with a box of cardboard tubes a few pieces of corrugated plastic wrap and some decals is just amazing! Not only do I have a gorgeous Saturn V but a new friend too.
He truly meant it, He was going to build me a Saturn V. I located a Estes 1969 and shipped it to him. He posted some pictures while building it at the original thread. Dave stays very, very busy with his weekly job. It is amazing how good his skills are because I don't even know where he found the time to build such a Rocket.
The Saturn V arrived yesterday in perfect condition. Dave packed it perfect. Not only did he build it, but he also upgraded the parachutes, their cords and some other things. I unpacked it and just looked at it for well over a hour with my mouth hanging open. My Wife was even in total awe. What Dave did with a box of cardboard tubes a few pieces of corrugated plastic wrap and some decals is just amazing! Not only do I have a gorgeous Saturn V but a new friend too.
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