What happened to the older builders

[Hamata1972]

I like to know what’s going on to my favorite builders when I was in school like tommy may , don fathni, Pat covert, Russ swhinkler,mike sigman , I probably butcher last names I apologize 

[89AKurt]

The Grim Reaper waits for nobody.  That's why it's important to live your life to the fullest while you can.  This reminds me, I produced a nice video of a GSL show, can think of two famous model builders who have passed away since, so I better get it digitized so I can download to YouTube.

[Zoom Zoom]

Tommy May and Mike Siegman are both doing well and are on Facebook. We haven't heard from Russ Schwenkler for years, ditto for Pat Covert, both moved on to other hobbies. Tommy is still in Birmingham and Mike is soon moving to Ohio from Washington state.

Edited February 1, 2019 by Zoom Zoom

[Hamata1972]

Thank you sir they were all my hero’s when I started building 

[Russell C]

Mike Siegman was at the last GSL contest in SLC, he actually helped me figure out the light rail ride from the airport to the hotel.

[Straightliner59]

On 2/1/2019 at 9:32 AM, Hamata1972 said:

don fathni

Don Fahrni died in February of 2018. He was the best friend I ever had. I have a tribute to him, on my current (soon to be latest) project.

[Hamata1972]

On 1/13/2024 at 10:56 PM, Russell C said:

Mike Siegman was at the last GSL contest in SLC, he actually helped me figure out the light rail ride from the airport to the hotel.

Thanks he was one of the builders I used to look up to specially being part of s&s specialties, how I wish somebody would revive their line of products also accu pro 

[Hamata1972]

On 1/18/2024 at 3:23 AM, Straightliner59 said:

Don Fahrni died in February of 2018. He was the best friend I ever had. I have a tribute to him, on my current (soon to be latest) project.

Nobody better than don specially on scratch building the stance on his rides was always right before 3 d printing he could make anything 

[bobss396]

In my club alone, we lost a lot over the years. Some were club presidents, some regular builders who showed many of us the way. They got us into traveling for shows and contests, now I have cut down on my traveling as I'd rather go with a group which is more fun.