Testimonials

We’d like to thank everyone for their kind words and heartwarming stories. We have posted a few stories and comments here for all to enjoy. Keep sending them, although we can’t post them all here, we will find a place on our website to share your incredible stories with everyone.

I love the job that your artisans did on the Air Tindi Dash 7. I have photos of the real aircraft and can attest that the model is an EXACT duplicate! It's great to add another model of a Canadian aircraft to my collection. Factory Direct remains my FIRST CHOICE for all of my modelling needs!

Salamat, Richard Albert

Hello Hank: I'm happy to let you know that I've received both my "Demon" and "Crusader" models in perfect condition. I don't need to tell you just how beautiful they are, but, I will. They are beautiful beyound my hopes!!! Thanks to you and your troops for bringing me so much joy with your productions!!! Also, I want to say thanks again to Tyrone Wong for all the research and ordering footwork into which he put extra time and effort on my behalf.

Greeting From Minnesota! Please accept my thanks and gratitude for manufacturing this model for me. It was a long journey in the making, more so for you folks than me. You were all so very patient with me concerning the designs and colors I wanted and I'm am so pleased to be able to look at this replica that I had the privilege to be part of with my friend Asgeir. I have also shared pictures with those in Iceland and others in the USA that helped me get the color codes and all comments came back are very favorable. You all did a wonderful work and I hope you will share this with others if you so choose on line with you testimonials. Of course you may edit as you desire. Again thank you all and others I failed to mentioned that had been in contact with me. I love my model and I will forever be grateful for your kind and professional service. The only thing hard about looking at the model, is I can not get on board physically!!! :):):) Thank You for my memory!!!!

Best Regards and Happiness Throughout the Holidays and Years Ahead,

Greg Helm

P.S. I have been given addresses for Asgeir's sons in Iceland. Once I get a firm contact with them, I will be sharing photos with them. My daughter and I did have the privilege to meet them in year 2000, when we visited Iceland.

Dear Mike;

Sorry to be so late in sending this. I just wanted you and the folks at your company to know that we are so totally impressed with our models of our Lear 24-D. I ordered two, one for me and one for my former chief pilot and friend. The colors were so different we never thought you could come very close to reproduce them, but you duplicated them.

Right now I'm looking for pics of a couple other aircraft of my past. When I find them, I will be contacting you.

It says tons for your company, having not only to deal with the public, but most of them be "nitt-picky pilots" like myself and have so many positive comments and testimonials. You fellows do a rare thing. You sell a quality product at a fair price.

Thank you so much. We are so very much pleased with our models. You may consider this an open letter.

Earl Whyde

Dear Mericar Perez,

I just wanted to thank you and your production staff for the incredible job that you did on my Cessna 150L desktop model. I just presented it to my CFI last Saturday on the occasion of my solo cross country flight, and she was thrilled and very impressed at the fine detail. It was a pleasure working with you all, and congratulations on another successful project.

Sincerely,
Steve Berg

Hi Danica

I have received the Avro Vulcan model and I am very pleased. This is a top notch aircraft model. The plane and the base are first class. Who ever your craftsmen are I would keep them around, they know their work. Please pass on my gratitude to them and your entire staff. The next aircraft model I buy will be from your company. Thank you again.

Regards,
Mark Robson, CANADA

Hello,

I am justing sending this email to send my congratilations to the factory!
You guy's are the BEST EVER...
I recommended the factory to alot of friend's of mine.
I was looking in the website and there is no Maule M7 Amphibian if you want to show my plane I'll love it!
Also I am sending some pictures of my Pitts S-2A that you guys made, if you want to put in the website to there is no problem.
I also biult one 33% of scala Airmodel Pitts S-2A the same.
I hope you guy's like.
My next plane will be the Aeroprakt A-22LS, I am just waiting because we are installing the floats on it after I will buy in the web site.
Also we have a RV-10 just came from the factory, this one I want to make the premium model as soon as possible!

Thank you for everything,
Lucas Bonventi, friend from Brazil.

Retta Gavin

I just wanted your team to know how much we love the Piper model! Quinn can't believe the detail & craftsmanship of your work. Thank you so much for making this Christmas present perfect!

Hank,

Just opened the box and it is magnificent! I couldn't be more pleased unless I was flying the real thing again. Thank you very much. It brings a big smile to my face.

Dave Palenchar

Dear FDM Team. Thank you very much for my model of Mount Cook Airline BAe748.

The attention to detail of the flower (rununculus lyallii) on the tail empennage sets the model off perfectly.

I am also very impressed with the meticulous packaging ensuring minimal chance of damage in the event of rough handling.

A picture of the model has been posted on my personal, and aviation interest (The Mount Cook Group Ltd) Facebook pages. Also links to your web page. I hope this may generate business for you.

In sincere appreciation

John RAtkinson

Training Captain/FleetManager (Retired)
Mount Cook Airline.

Dear Customer Support,

Allow me a minute to pass on my thanks to your organization, and in particular the craftsmen, who created my KC-130F Hercules model aircraft.

It arrived earlier this past week and I'd like to add my name to the other 40,000+ worldwide satisfied customers. I am duly impressed with the effort put forth and the results are exactly as I envisioned.

Regards,
William Lang

Ms. Sarmiento:

I just wanted to let you know that I received the F14 model yesterday, and I am completely happy with the model.

You all do excellent work, and I just wanted to compliment you on the great job.

Thanks very much,
Gary Gray

Dear Mike and associates,

I received the model yesterday. I can only say...EXCELLENT! It exceeded my expectations. The precise detailling has to be commended. My son will be proud to have this model on his desk. Compliments to you and your team! Feel free to use my comments on your webside if you like. Included is my telephone number for anyone that would like a recommendation....49-8766-584(tel.) 49-8766-871(fax) Germany.

Kind regards,
Coy Ritch

Factory Direct Models is not just a great model-making company, it is one of the best companies around : Polite, efficient personnel, who make truly excellent products and deliver ahead of schedule. What more can one hope for?

S. Paul Dev, President, D-STAR Engineering Corp. U.S.A.

Hallo Mike

I have just received my two models. They fully live up to my expectations!!
These were the models in which, I spent many hours before advancing to an airline.
Nice to have on the desk.

Nice work throughout, please let the "carpenter" and painter know.
I wont hesitate next time, where to put my order.

Happy Easter

Best regards

Ken Fynbo

Hello. My good friend, Ed Viveiros, had a model made for me. My Dad was a Navy pilot who died, on active duty, at the age of 35. As I became proficient at researching the Internet I found out all about his career. I was given a mug from his Squadron mates at his funeral. I was only 10 years old. It took me 45 years to connect the mug with him. The Squadron logo on the base of the model is a perfect match to the mug.

The Skyraider your company made is exquisite. Every time I see the model it brings back memories and pride in my Dad. Thanks to all who helped my friend make my family an heirloom.

I have one word that all military people understand; OUTSTANDING !

Dennis Kane

Hello Lauren.

Voila!! Just to let you know that my P3C Orion was just delivered!! After unpacking and putting on display I can only marvel at the accuracy and beauty of the model. Talk about nastalgia, I'm looking at the very plane I flew in almost 42 years ago. Thank you so much for all you have done to make this possible. I'll send you some pictures as soon as possible.

Warm Regards

C. Nelson
Coral Gables, FL

Hi Mike,

I want to say thanks for the amazing service and product we received when we ordered a model from you guys. It was just a Cherokee but the recipient of the gift was a retiring federal judge and it meant the world to her that we gave her such a personalized gift.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know you guys are doing it right.

Tom Reid