Like some references? Well read on. To date, I've been very fortunate to have had some very happy, and well satisfied, clients.
David,
I was real pleased to see the model USS Richmond K. Turner. It was OUTSTANDING. I will cherish this model for years to come. You are truly a talented artist... I have to apologize for not sending this e-mail earlier but when I returned to work, I had over 2,000 e-mails. I am a little tired of looking at computers right about now but I had to send you my thanks. Once again, thanks for the fantastic model.
Lt. Cdr. Joseph Malone III
Houston, Texas
WOW! WOW! WOW! and WOW!!!!.
I just arrived from Colorado on business and the package [the super-sized carrier JOHN F. KENNEDY] was here. I opened it oh so carefully. It is magnificent, and so spectacular. I am so happy with this David, that I cannot describe it.
You are an artist of unique skills. This will be one of my most prized possessions ever.
Thank you for your work and the passion your works show.
Please let us keep in touch on a regular basis.
Sal Curi
Brooklyn, New York
Plankowner, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY
Hi David!
Just to let you know that Pana "See Ya" [Yacht, Hunter 290, in a light bulb] just arrived safely and it is even
more incredible than I imagined!! Once again, although now I can say that
I've seen it first hand, you do unbelievable work ... you should be really
proud of what you do! My friend is unfortunately out of town this week, so
although it's going to drive me crazy I guess I'll have to wait until next
week to give it to him. I'll let you know what he thinks - although I'm sure
I already know - it'll leave him speechless!!
Thanks again for the incredible work of art!!!
Jane Kolmetz
Detroit, Michigan
Dear David,
The clipper ship, "Glory of the Seas" arrived this morning!
Thank you so much for what I can only describe as a
sensational work of art and craftsmanship!
It has been an absolute joy working with you -- you epitomize "customer
service" - - we loved your newsy emails and we really felt a part of the
process
by seeing progress via the website pictures.
Thanks seems like little recognition for all you've done to enhance our lives
and our home with this wonderful creation.
Thanks again for everything - - please consider Roberta and me as references.
Sincerely,
Ira W. Krinsky
Beverly Hills, California
David,
Well, after a none too patient 12 day wait, "HMS Gentian" arrived this
morning. I was so excited opening the box and after a few squeals of delight dissolved into tears of anticipation of the joy it would bring to my father. It will most definitely bring back umpteen memories of the happy times he spent on board despite the
fact that the country was at war.
I have no doubt in my mind that it will reduce him to tears of emotion and I can never thank you enough for giving us
the
chance to give him such a gift.
Highest regards and very best wishes
Lynne and Frank Banks
London, England.
David,
The "Starship Enterprise" arrived Friday in great shape. It looks fantastic, a
true work of art! It defies imagination that you were able to construct such
a perfect looking vessel within a bottle. You are truly a master craftsman.
I could not be more pleased with the quality of your work . Thank you. If
you ever need a reference for you work you may feel free to have your
prospective clients call or email me.
Good health to you,
Joseph Roscoe
Rochester, New York
Dear David,
The crew at the office gave me the completed Kalakala ferry last Monday [as a retirement gift]. I want you to know it is the finest piece of work I have ever seen! Your meticulous attention to detail, the accuracy of the smallest items, etc. are absolutely perfect! Many, many thanks for your dedication and commitment to getting it right. I shall treasure it always - not only for what it means to me but also for the superb craftsmanship that it represents.
I commend you for an excellent job. It's far, far better than I dared hope.
Best Regards,
Peter Bushre
Anchorage, Alaska
"OUTSTANDING!!! You've done it again!"
- RM2 Donald H. Wilson (USN, Ret) on delivery of his second ship, the destroyer, USS Strong
"Having seen the ships you were working on at your bench, I had great expectations. But THIS exceeds my expectations. Everyone who has seen it is in awe of it. Absolutely in awe..."
- Client's comments after ship's delivery
"I've seen ships in bottles before, but these are works of art..."
- Comment received
during the
Under the Seawind
display.
"ARRIVED EARLY!! IN A-1 SHAPE...GREAT JOB...IN FACT, "OUTSTANDING"...IF YOU
NEED A REFERENCE, DON'T HESITATE TO GIVE MY NAME"
- E-mail
notification of ship's arrival
"My husband and I brought one of our relatives, a retired naval officer, here
to see the ships. He was very impressed. He kept wandering round and round the
display. He'd never seen anything like it."
- Comment received
during the Under the Seawind display.
"Having seen the ships you were working on at your bench, I had great expectations. But THIS exceeds my expectations. Everyone who has seen it is in awe of it. Absolutely in awe..."
Frank Fennel,
Saint John, N.B.
Upon delivery of Jonathan Dunham in a light bulb
"I really had to calm myself down while unpacking, because I was so anxious to
see if it been damaged...then, I placed it on the mantle (away from direct
light) & admired it from afar...Good Job, Matey!!"
- E-mail
notification of ship's arrival
Dear David
It has been a pleasure working with you. I feel more connected to this gift than any other that I have given - even when I was the maker. Thank you for making me feel included... Please feel free to use me as a reference...
Thank you. The Marques was the gift of a century, maybe even of all time. I do not know how I will ever give my
husband a better gift...
You did a wonderful job, both in terms of creating the ship and providing customer
support...
Pat Probert,
Toronto, Canada
David:
The ships ["Thomas W. Lawson" & "Addie M. Lawrence"] are wonderful! I opened the box in the office and had to
show everyone...
I put them on the stands and spent about an hour admiring them from different perspectives. The craftsmanship is excellent, truly professional. Your thoughtful care in selecting the bottles, signing them, and making the stands comes through as well.
Thank you for your hard work. The ships will give me many hours of pleasure and be a memento and collector's item that I can pass on to my kids.
Jim Reinhart
Bermuda
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