BOB PAETH MEMORABILIA AND COLLECTABLES

[E St. Kruiser50]

On the 9th of Nov. at a Denny's Restaurant, in Clackamas Oregon, there will be a model contest, run by one of the SABA members.

AT THE REQUEST OF BOB'S WIFE JAN, much of Bob's finished models and partially finished models, and just a ton of parts, will be put up for sale there. There will probably be at least 3 tables full of his things.

You can buy one part, or if the price offered is right, the whole collection, but you will have to come to the location.

FYI - This is not the dis-mantling of a very respected and loved member of our modeling communities life-long collection and passion.

Jan, his widow, wants to give people who knew him, or knew of him, the chance to share in, and enjoy, owning a piece of modeling history, and have his bits and pieces live on in others projects, and be able to talk about it and be proud of it. Very simple!!

All the best - Dave

Edited October 24, 2008 by Treehugger Dave

[cruzn]

On the 9th of Nov. at a Denny's Restaurant, in clackamas Oregon, there will be a model contest, run by one of the SABA members.

At the request of Bob's wife Jan, much of Bob's finished models and partially finished models, and just a ton of parts, will be put up for sale there. There will probably be at least 3 tables full of stuff to drool over.

You can buy one part, or if the price offered is right, the whole collection.

I have an email address or phone number for anyone interested .

any way to get Pics to see what is there? some of us that are not able to Make it MIght be interested.

[E St. Kruiser50]

any way to get Pics to see what is there? some of us that are not able to Make it MIght be interested.

Hi 'cruzin'

I had to modify my post. As I understand it, the collection is so large that you'll have to be there for any inspections or purchases.

Thanks for asking - Dave

[Scott H.]

Is the National Model Car Museum still around? I heard about it a while back and never followed up much on it. I believe Ken Hamilton had something to do with it, but I'm not sure.

If they are still around, they might be interested in some of his works to save for the future generations of Modelers.

-Scott H.

[old-hermit]

... and so it happens, the man is gone and his lifes work is scattered to the four winds.

[E St. Kruiser50]

... and so it happens, the man is gone and his lifes work is scattered to the four winds.

Thanks Al

I know what you mean in most cases, but here it's actually about his things being made available to those who loved and respected him so much, and would like something to remember him by.

I hope that makes you feel better about this .

All the best - Dave

Edited October 24, 2008 by Treehugger Dave

[E St. Kruiser50]

Is the National Model Car Museum still around? I heard about it a while back and never followed up much on it. I believe Ken Hamilton had something to do with it, but I'm not sure.

If they are still around, they might be interested in some of his works to save for the future generations of Modelers.

-Scott H.

Hi Scott

If you're talking about the museum that Mark Gustafson presides over in conjunction with the GSL, it is still very much alive and well.

A few of Bob's things have been earmarked for donation to that museum as far as I know. That's what his wife Jan had said she intended to do at the time we had talked.

Good to hear from you - Dave

[cruzn]

Hi Scott

If you're talking about the museum that Mark Gustafson presides over in conjunction with the GSL, it is still very much alive and well.

A few of Bob's things have been earmarked for donation to that museum as far as I know. That's what his wife Jan had said she intended to do at the time we had talked.

Good to hear from you - Dave

Looking for a Proxy Bidder for me.. to bujy something at the sale..

[bobss396]

That's a great way to divvy up a man's collection and in-process work so it gets good homes and will hopefully complete some of his projects. The man's name lives on.

I was at one modeler's wake and someone (who I refer to as a bottom-feeder of the hobby) had the "nerve" to ask the widow about the departed's collection! I was astounded and immediately lost what little respect I had for that person.

I'm glad to see something done right. We all get there sooner of later, hopefully much later.

Bob

[E St. Kruiser50]

That's a great way to divvy up a man's collection and in-process work so it gets good homes and will hopefully complete some of his projects. The man's name lives on.

I was at one modeler's wake and someone (who I refer to as a bottom-feeder of the hobby) had the "nerve" to ask the widow about the departed's collection! I was astounded and immediately lost what little respect I had for that person.

I'm glad to see something done right. We all get there sooner of later, hopefully much later.

Bob

Thanks Bob

I see you joined here on my 60th birthday. Pretty cool.

All the best - Dave

[Scott H.]

Hi Scott

If you're talking about the museum that Mark Gustafson presides over in conjunction with the GSL, it is still very much alive and well.

A few of Bob's things have been earmarked for donation to that museum as far as I know. That's what his wife Jan had said she intended to do at the time we had talked.

Good to hear from you - Dave

Yep, that's the one. I'm glad to see it's still around. Sorry for the confusion on the names, my brain doesn't remember names as well as I used to anymore.

What I would like to see is them get some of his completed kits and one of his in progress ones and set up a display of his work table as it were. I think that would be one of the best tributes to the man that enjoyed building as much as what I've read about on here.

Thanks for letting me know,

-Scott H.

[E St. Kruiser50]

Yep, that's the one. I'm glad to see it's still around. Sorry for the confusion on the names, my brain doesn't remember names as well as I used to anymore.

What I would like to see is them get some of his completed kits and one of his in progress ones and set up a display of his work table as it were. I think that would be one of the best tributes to the man that enjoyed building as much as what I've read about on here.

Thanks for letting me know,

-Scott H.

Hi Scott. You're welcome.

I agree with you. Very good idea's .

Best regards - Dave

[george 53]

Well, to be honest guys, I don't think the hobby will EVER forget Bob Paeth.Even if ALL his models were sold, he was a BIG influence on all of us. Even those of us who never had the priviledge to meet him.He is only gone home physically, but spirt wise, I think he'll be in EVERY model car we build! I think this is a GREAT way to keep his spirit with us.R.I.P.Bob, and know that we shall NEVER forget you.

[E St. Kruiser50]

Well, to be honest guys, I don't think the hobby will EVER forget Bob Paeth.Even if ALL his models were sold, he was a BIG influence on all of us. Even those of us who never had the priviledge to meet him.He is only gone home physically, but spirt wise, I think he'll be in EVERY model car we build! I think this is a GREAT way to keep his spirit with us.R.I.P.Bob, and know that we shall NEVER forget you.

AMEN my friend

[Eshaver]

You know I had a strange request written into a will of mine several years ago. I wanted my 53 Ford Panel Delivery to be donated to the Pate Transportation Meuseum in Benbrook Texas when it was still a viable organazation. Doctor Amon Pate was a personal friend of mine and I enjoyed his swap ,meet every year even though the mud was as deep as you're waist! I would camp out yearning to see fellow petrolinia collectors , Ford Restorers and generally people I could only visit at the swap meet. then too , Doctor Pate always had his prayer service too. He was the most ecclectic collector of books and memrobilia I had ever met. Still, I figgured that my Panel truck should become something for everyone to see. He was the same way. No admission fes were charged. People could view the last Chevrolet Corvair to the Stearn section of the Queen Mary Steamship. His vision was for everyone to see what people traveled in and on to visit the world!

I think had Doctor Pate lived long enough, he would have invited Bob to share his models with everyone at the meuseum where all of Texas and all around the world would have a chance to say gee, "howd they do that"? God blessem both and yes, I miss them both and yes the world is a better place for them being part of this earth!

Ed Shaver

[E St. Kruiser50]

You know I had a strange request written into a will of mine several years ago. I wanted my 53 Ford Panel Delivery to be donated to the Pate Transportation Meuseum in Benbrook Texas when it was still a viable organazation. Doctor Amon Pate was a personal friend of mine and I enjoyed his swap ,meet every year even though the mud was as deep as you're waist! I would camp out yearning to see fellow petrolinia collectors , Ford Restorers and generally people I could only visit at the swap meet. then too , Doctor Pate always had his prayer service too. He was the most ecclectic collector of books and memrobilia I had ever met. Still, I figgured that my Panel truck should become something for everyone to see. He was the same way. No admission fes were charged. People could view the last Chevrolet Corvair to the Stearn section of the Queen Mary Steamship. His vision was for everyone to see what people traveled in and on to visit the world!

I think had Doctor Pate lived long enough, he would have invited Bob to share his models with everyone at the meuseum where all of Texas and all around the world would have a chance to say gee, "howd they do that"? God blessem both and yes, I miss them both and yes the world is a better place for them being part of this earth!

Ed Shaver

Yup, your right Ed

Once in a blue moon, God blesses us with a few very unique people like these, and the really lucky ones get to recognize their special place in our lives, whether we knew them personnaly or not.

Edited October 25, 2008 by Treehugger Dave

[Jairus]

I just got home from the Bob Paeth memorial. There was standing room only in the chapel I must add....

At any rate, Jan Bob's wife showed me a peddle car that her husband had purchased at an auction many years ago. It was was suggested to have shown up in a kid type movie in the 30's. The car is made from metal and wood and actually has room for a person to sit inside and operate. Unfortunately nobody can figure out how someone would climb through the small windows. Jan is going to sell it... most likely via eBay. But we would like to find out as much information about it as possible first.

Anyone have an idea the name of the movie it may have had a role in or any other information?

Incidentally, a large amount of Bob's model collection (mostly projects and parts)are going up on eBay later in the coming week. The plan is to use the name "Bob Paeth" in the subject so those looking for stuff can use his name in an eBay search.