Looking good Russian Sam!Thanx for posting your updates here at OKCTalk,we all appreciate it and keep up The great work!

Thanks dmoor!
I decided to stick seals & flags
Oklahoma City
http://s002.radikal.ru/i199/1008/f4/56271e93c5bd.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)
and State of Oklahoma
http://s004.radikal.ru/i206/1008/6f/852f71ecff30.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)
I think it's necessary.

^^Nicely done!

My own Devon under construction
http://i052.radikal.ru/1008/97/77bfc231402e.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

Nice!

Russain Sam... are you going to add skywalks to your model?

WOW!! Nice work Sam!

Thanks guys!

Russain Sam... are you going to add skywalks to your model?
Sure, they are ready.
http://s46.radikal.ru/i112/1008/de/12f9d0a7c9a0.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

Elijah, I've been contacted by an architect who wants to know if you would be interested in visiting Oklahoma City.
He is willing to host you as a guest at his house. He's a fairly well-known architect who has a house in the emerging Cottage District/SoSA neighborhood.
He is wanting to start a fund to pay for airfare. He would start it with $50 and challenge others to contribute. He estimates airfare would cost about $1,000. He wants to see if you would be interested in visiting during the Creativity Forum.
I am curious what others on this board think. Is this an effort that might gain support if publicized?

Elijah, I've been contacted by an architect who wants to know if you would be interested in visiting Oklahoma City.
He is willing to host you as a guest at his house. He's a fairly well-known architect who has a house in the emerging Cottage District/SoSA neighborhood.
He is wanting to start a fund to pay for airfare. He would start it with $50 and challenge others to contribute. He estimates airfare would cost about $1,000. He wants to see if you would be interested in visiting during the Creativity Forum.
I am curious what others on this board think. Is this an effort that might gain support if publicized?

I can kick in a few dollars.

Oh, thank you Steve!!! It's great. Sure I would. But...
In our country is very difficult to get a U.S. visa. It needs to have property (car, apartment, country house) or a high salary (not less than $ 2000). I have no property, and my salary is only $ 600. But there is one more chance - an invitation from a U.S. citizen, but better from a company or organization in writing. I will try to contact the consulate in St Petersburg and learn more.
PS Kerry thanks

Make this happen. I will also kick in to the pot.

Ditto

I'll kick in some.

I'm down to help

Russian Sam your becoming somewhat of a celebrity around here,not bad considering you have never been here but maybe we can change that as well!The Devon Tower looks awesome!

I didn't expect such comments. Thanks everyone!

Russian Sam your becoming somewhat of a celebrity around here,not bad considering you have never been here but maybe we can change that as well!The Devon Tower looks awesome!
dmoor what you mean "celebrity"?;)
Devon Energy Tower is done!!! I like it!
http://s05.radikal.ru/i178/1008/24/7e2ed7268fc1.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)
More pics
http://s004.radikal.ru/i206/1008/00/5d8ae5a58e3et.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s004.radikal.ru/i206/1008/00/5d8ae5a58e3e.jpg.html) http://s50.radikal.ru/i128/1008/10/1b25c6a841eet.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s50.radikal.ru/i128/1008/10/1b25c6a841ee.jpg.html) http://s002.radikal.ru/i200/1008/f3/d13a4f28f05dt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s002.radikal.ru/i200/1008/f3/d13a4f28f05d.jpg.html) http://s55.radikal.ru/i148/1008/eb/6f3eb8e65471t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s55.radikal.ru/i148/1008/eb/6f3eb8e65471.jpg.html) http://s15.radikal.ru/i189/1008/05/4794a4afaa2et.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s15.radikal.ru/i189/1008/05/4794a4afaa2e.jpg.html)

Nicely Done Russian Sam.

If Sam can get a visa, I would be happy to set up a link to a PayPal donation site so people could contribute towards his air fare.

I'm sure we could easily raise the needed funds.

Russian Sam, I think what is being proposed is a tourist visa, not a work visa.

dmoor what you mean "celebrity

It is like being a famous person.

Hi guys, thnaks for support. I have three news - two good and one bad.
First. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow will be ready my model! Welcome to www.skyscrapercity.com. Also, I'll post photos on www.flickr.com
Second. I can come to you, but ...
Third. I need a letter of invitation from the organizers of the Creative Forum (November 15-17), which should be pointed out that they pay for my trip (although I can pay for itself, without airfare). Without this letter, I cannot get a visa. That is my trip should look like a business.

I'm sure we can get that arranged. Someone with some more pull than I do can probably help with that.

SkyWestOKC, I hope :)
I need your decision within two weeks, so I was able to shift vacation from work to middle of November. Excuse my english. And thanks again for all what you doing for me.

Hi!
So, this is official statistic.
1. How much money I've spent?
- $ 2 (20 white smooth sheets of paper)
- $ 12 (20% inks of 4 colors) Printer Canon iP3500
- $ 60 (6 months Internet)
- 2 cents for wadding
- free felt-pen
2. Officially model including 2024 parts (really about 2100)
3. 811 "trees"
3. 99 buildings & structurs (without skywalks)
4. First model was made March 10, 2010. It's been Chase Tower
Last model was made August 12, 2010.
5. I used:
www.maps.google.ru
Google Earth by Google for measuring dimensions
www.bing.com/maps
Also 860 photos from:
www.pbase.com
www.flickr.com
www.panoramio.com
www.emporis.com
www.skyscrapercity.com
www.skyscraperpage.com/forum
www.city-data.com/forum
and other sites
Information (height, floors):
www.skyscrapercity.com
www.skyscraperpage.com
www.emporis.com
and official sites of some buildings (ex. www.101parkave.com)
6. Tools
- computer (standart graphical redactor Microsoft Paint)
- needle (for glue)
- scissors
- tweezers
- blade
- paper
- pencils
- office glue
- colored felt pen
- wadding
- brain & hands :)
Now you know how looks downtown Oklahoma City.
http://s46.radikal.ru/i113/1008/c7/7a81828e0dcat.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s46.radikal.ru/i113/1008/c7/7a81828e0dca.jpg.html) http://s09.radikal.ru/i182/1008/10/61e9787cb849t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s09.radikal.ru/i182/1008/10/61e9787cb849.jpg.html)
http://s59.radikal.ru/i166/1008/f8/5476998d3932t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s59.radikal.ru/i166/1008/f8/5476998d3932.jpg.html) http://s09.radikal.ru/i182/1008/96/00a7d9aac2d7t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s09.radikal.ru/i182/1008/96/00a7d9aac2d7.jpg.html)
http://s40.radikal.ru/i089/1008/fc/1db126b0da5bt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s40.radikal.ru/i089/1008/fc/1db126b0da5b.jpg.html) http://s51.radikal.ru/i131/1008/30/58d719760a93t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s51.radikal.ru/i131/1008/30/58d719760a93.jpg.html) http://s58.radikal.ru/i161/1008/3a/19844d7223dct.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s58.radikal.ru/i161/1008/3a/19844d7223dc.jpg.html) http://s08.radikal.ru/i181/1008/31/619246982ee0t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s08.radikal.ru/i181/1008/31/619246982ee0.jpg.html)
Go to my Flickr for more photos
My Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44533223@N08/sets/72157624599353907/)

Well, I don't carry any weight around the city (Meaning I'm not that important of a person, a mere passerby), so I probably can't do anything to get you invited. But I am sure someone on this forum with some more importance or knowledge of who to talk to can get this arranged. I also hope you get to come out.

This model looks so great, Russian Sam! You have done marvelous work. It's hard to believe that you did this without ever having seen our city in person. Like so many others, I hope you'll be able to visit us in the months to come. Thank you for selecting Oklahoma City for your modeling project.

Russian Sam will construct a scale model of DT Tulsa next,I was told!maybe I will post some of Russian Sam's dt OKC pics in The Tulsanow forum to let them see what talent is coming their way!

Anyone hear from Russian Sam? I wonder if Steve or anyone is putting together something for him like a trip to showcase his models?

I've been on vacation, but I'm back and I've got a column out for tomorrow.

Tulsa started! Check it out!
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1206717

^^^^ YES! YES! Thank YOU Russian Sam!

Russian Sam, expect an email from Creative Oklahoma... they've had second thoughts.
Do some research on what you need to get a tourist visa to Oklahoma City.

Russian Sam, expect an email from Creative Oklahoma... they've had second thoughts.
Do some research on what you need to get a tourist visa to Oklahoma City.

I am glad to hear it.

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I need to learn to use the emotion icons more.

emotion icons are good

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emotion icons are good. Kerry, next clean-up is your's and I think we're done!

I might be mistaken, but I'm thinking you misread Steve's post since Steve is recommending Russian Sam look into a tourist visa

No misunderstanding. It was a joke gone bad. Coming this season to FOX - When Jokes Go Bad.

Russian Sam also has a scale model of DT Midland,TX in The works also!it suprised me that he would be taking on two models at once but This guy is just that good!

I am eagerly awaiting word from Russian Sam on whether he's prepared to accept an invitation to visit our city ... some cool things are going on behind the scenes

^^ Such as?

Steve thank you for organization of connecting between me, Dennis and Kathy. Now we are discuss my trip and I am in waiting for official invitation from Creativity Forum. I hope all will be good!

Wouldn't it be great if we could meet Russian Sam and see his model in person?

Wouldn't it be great if we could meet Russian Sam and see his model in person?

Indeed!

Great news! I got a visa and come to Oklahoma from 13 to 20 November. I will be glad to see you.

Congrats Sam! Glad you'll have a chance to come to OKC!

FYI Speaking of buildings everyone should check out the building on on the NE corner of NW 10th and Broadway. There is a Lego exhibit coming for the holidays. Pretty cool Lego building of OKC buildings.

FYI Speaking of buildings everyone should check out the building on on the NE corner of NW 10th and Broadway. There is a Lego exhibit coming for the holidays. Pretty cool Lego building of OKC buildings.

Unless I'm mistaken, that's a new home and isn't there just for the holidays. Or maybe I misread. It happens sometimes.

Yes, Congratulations Sam. I hope you enjoy your visit to Oklahoma City and America.

Please have a good time, ask questions, and take in all that you can. Maybe you can get a student visa or something from Oklahoma City University and make OKC your home, Im sure you can find a mentor to help.

Thank you, guys!

Please have a good time, ask questions, and take in all that you can. Maybe you can get a student visa or something from Oklahoma City University and make OKC your home, Im sure you can find a mentor to help.
It is possibly?

I have tons of questions!
1. Do you have in OKC automobile museum?
2. In which buildings can go up to see the city from above? Chase Tower?
3. I would like to place flowers to national memorial and visit OKC National Memorial Museum. Can it be done?

I hope Sam does make it to the Memorial and place flowers. I placed some in the Garden of Sorrow in Piskarevsky Cemetery in his hometown in 1993...one of the main reasons I went there on my way to Mamayev Kurgan to see 'Motherland Calls'...

I don't think any of the downtown buildings offer a view of the city to the public....only if you work there.

One of the best ways to see the city from above is to take a discovery flight in a small airplane. Oklahoma Aviation gives these for about $90/hour and they're out at Wiley Post Airport. On the discovery flight, you'll be sitting in the front seat and the pilot will also let you fly the airplane. It's incredibly fun.....here's the company that gives these.
http://www.oklahomaaviation.com/

There's also another company called Air One at the same airport that provides something similar...but it looks like those are $250/hr but you can take up to 3 people on the flight so that's something. I know the owner of Air One and he's very cool so you might call him and see if he would be willing to make you a deal for just you.....if that's what you want to do.
http://www.aironeflightacademy.com/

Thank you, guys!

It is possibly?

I have tons of questions!
1. Do you have in OKC automobile museum?
- No. But we do have a cowboy museum and other attractions.
2. In which buildings can go up to see the city from above? Chase Tower?
- Yes, we will take you to the top floor of Chase Tower. And we're also hoping to set up a helicopter ride.
3. I would like to place flowers to national memorial and visit OKC National Memorial Museum. Can it be done?
- Yes. Absolutely

Just some thoughts.

The Route 66 museum is over at Clinton, only about an hour's hop to the west.
Anyone know anybody involved in chopper tours for Christmas lights? Yeah, lights aren't on now, but perhaps a friend of friend discount rate might be available for Russian Sam.

A helicopter ride is already being arranged by Creative Oklahoma

Thanks for the information!

A helicopter ride is already being arranged by Creative Oklahoma
Really? What price?
For the past 4 months I surprised more and more to what you are - Americans. I like you. Via the Internet.

Sam, the helicopter ride won't cost you anything. It will be free!
This is called Oklahoma hospitality.
Before you visit, can you take photographs of your city so we can see your hometown?

Sam, the helicopter ride won't cost you anything. It will be free!
This is called Oklahoma hospitality.
Before you visit, can you take photographs of your city so we can see your hometown?
Great!
I wrote to e-mail you that I do not live in St. Petersburg, not far from it - 30 miles away. I studied in St. Petersburg and working there now. All my pictures of my town you can see on my page http://www.flickr.com/photos/44533223@N08/sets/72157622643308023/
I lost my DVD disc with the originals files of photos, try to find time soon.