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Last year at OSH I engaged FDM to make a model of my Harmon Rocket, so when it was sold (since done) I would have something tangible to remember it by - boy, I'm sure glad I did. They knocked it right out of the park! It wasn't cheap nor fast - but I truly think I got what I paid for.
They were extremely easy to deal with, and no detail was too small - re/the 1/8" gold pinstripe on the full size version and the "micro" stripe on the model - exactly right!

If you are considering of doing such a thing I cannot say enough good things about the experience. Prior to delivery they ask me to "proof" the model for accuracy, and I found a slight misalignment of the paint scheme at the leading edge of the wing tips - no problem. About two weeks later, another "proof" check and all good. When I got the model I looked very closely at that area and could not tell where the adjustment was made.

If you elect to use them to "memorialize" your project, you won't be disappointed ...

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+1 Same experience for me. They did my 7 a few years ago and did an amazing job as well. They had a sale at OSH when I did mine.
 
As a gift, my wife had them make a model of my –9A and paid extra for the interior option. Certainly the faithfulness of the reproduction of the airplane itself was really impressive, even the color of the model used the OEM paint code…but I was really astonished by the interior detailing. Seats and restraints were great but the panel blew me away. Every instrument and switch was perfect in location, shape, and even color. It took months and was expensive (about 3/4 AMU), but was truly amazing artistry.

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What scale do they make the model?
My Rocket's wingspan is 21'10" and the model's is ~15 1/2" for a 16:1 ratio ...

And I agree with MacCool to pay the extra for the accurate interior - pretty amazing what they do!

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