My Condolences to his Family, friends and the Model and Drag Racing communities.
I've known Tom since I started going to the Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield in the early 90's and have had many a conversation with him about the model industry. I wish I had recorded some of those conversations, like how the Dukes of Hazard kits came to be and the Aurora Funny Car fiasco.
Tom has photographed Drag Racing, and other motor sports since the 60's and his X Ray drawings are legendary. I am fortunate to have one of his originals in my possession and it is one of my most cherished pieces of art that I own.
It is going to be weird not seeing him at the March Meet next weekend.
You've got be f'ing kidding me!?
Honestly, I don't know what to type. I saw him last at the Hot Rod Reunion and Cacklefest here in San Diego last October.
I am stunned.
Vaya Con Dios, Tom
Jesse C.
Holy Cow! I didn't see the post date!! Whoops!
But, today on Instagram, R2 posted a pics of some tooling that they have no paperwork on and don't know what it is yet. So, maybe?
Went to my local HL last night to see what was left, and only found the 2016 Corvette from Revelll, 2016 AMT Camaro and the MPC 75 Vette. Otherwise, lots of empty slots.
Brace yourselves, the Re-stocks are Coming!