Modelers - In Memorium

[Xingu]

Please use this thread to note the passing of those in our hobby. Please keep posts focused on modelers and the modeling industry.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Here is the notice about Bruce Owen passing. What stories can you tell about meeting him.

 

[Russell C]

The June 9 post at the Model Car Builder Facebook page had this announcement about Pat Bibeau, a fixture at the Greater Salt Lake contests for multiple years. This link should be be viewable for people who don't have FB accounts, to read the entire announcement. Here's just the first 3 lines:

Our hobby has lost another good friend, our prayers go out to his family & friends...Pat Bibeau

August 31, 1941 - St. Boniface, Manitoba May 31, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Pat passed away at age 80 years after a battle with cancer, which he fought with courage, grace, and his wonderful sense of humour. ...............

[bobthehobbyguy]

Sorry to hear about Pat. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the GSL. He was very funny.

My condolences to his family and friends.

[crazyjim]

Just saw on FB that Kevin Bentley passed away.  I think he was an MCM member but I don't know how to check.

[Sam I Am]

I knew him. He was a wonderful person who would give you the shirt off his back. Went by Hemi on most sites. 

[Oldcarfan27]

 

[Mad Slammer]

We have lost five great modellers and excellent friends in the past two years here in Puerto Rico. Jose A. Burgos, Tony Torres, Jimmy Lopez, Alex Rentas and Carmelo Nieves. The last two only a month apart of each other and the two of them were greatest friends. We laid Carmelo to rest today, We will miss them so much. ?

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by Mad Slammer

[Jim B]

It is with a heavy heart that I inform the Truck Modeling Community of the passing of Gary Wallace of GW Trucks.  Gary was one of my "truck model friends", as my wife calls you guys.  I had the pleasure to know him, and go to his show in Fulton, NY, several times.  He was a big name in the truck modeling community here in Central New York, and I know several of you guys have used his products.  He will be missed.  Here is a link to his obituary from the Oswego County Today:

Gary Wallace – Oswego County Today

And now you know as much as I do.  I only learned about this today from a couple other mutual friends.

[vincen47]

Thanks for letting us know. So sorry to hear. I ordered several times from him over the past few years. He contributed greatly to our hobby. He will be missed.

Edited October 12, 2022 by vincen47

[12V71]

Thanks, Jim.

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Gary was a legend to the model truck community.  I've learned so much from him over the years.  I'm very thankful to of had the honor of knowing him.

Joe

[redneckrigger]

Gary was a superb gentleman and a great influence on our hobby.  I used to spend lots of time at shows just chewing the fat with him.  Condolences to his family.   Godspeed my friend.

Edited October 30, 2022 by redneckrigger

[TruckerAL]

He was the best quality truck parts producer in the Industry. I stand by that statement 100%. I considered him family. I'm heartbroken by this, and I'm so glad I knew him. The parts I have left over from him will be put to great use. I'm gonna miss seeing him at shows

[Mr mopar]

So sad to here this , I ordered a few parts from Gary , and all were the best casting I have ever seen ,we Just lost a real master of truck parts RIP Gary you will be missed .

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for posting this! This is so sad! Prayers go out to the family! Gary was my first choice for many parts! He always delivered in a timely manner and his stuff was great!! He will be missed!!

[gotnitro?]

Thanks for posting this Jimb,  I wasn't able to last night after receiving the word of his passing. He will be missed by everyone he ever met, and the truck community. RIP my friend 

[Snake45]

Just read on Hyperscale that Don Greer, prolific creator of some much-loved AMT box art of the '60s and '70s (and, I believe, some of the recent Round 2 reissues, too) has passed. 

He first came to my attention (by name) in the '70s with his covers and other fine color art for Squadron/Signal's In Action line of aircraft books. It was only relatively recently that I was delighted to discover that he'd also done AMT box art. But once you get used to his style, it's pretty easy to spot. 

RIP Don, and thanks for all the great art in both worlds. Your work will live forever in our hearts. 

[Oldcarfan27]

12 hours ago, Snake45 said:

...once you get used to his style, it's pretty easy to spot.

Can you post some examples of his boxart? I'd like to know what his style was.

[Snake45]

6 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Can you post some examples of his boxart? I'd like to know what his style was.

Here's a couple I found with a quick google search: 

 

 

[stavanzer]

Thanks.

I had not heard about his passing.

I have most of the Squadron books.

[iamsuperdan]

Round2/AMT should do another series of box art puzzles. His artwork is great.

[Oldcarfan27]

Thanks Snake, his boxes are my favorite!

[Six]

LolWith a heavy heart I am posting this...owner of G&G Hobbies in Griffith Indiana has passed away this last Friday...Larry Gradek. As far as I know, the shop has been around since the 1960's. Our club, The Midwest Glue Crew, will still hold the meeting Tuesday night at Schoops in Highland IN...will find out more details...Larry was a great guy and a great friend 

[Six]

[ranma]

It is with a heavy heart that I have gotten the news that "Impcom" Gary Cook had passed away. His wife had emailed me that he was in his shop when it caught fire, and that he was badly burned over 70% of his body. Gary was a great guy and we met on here. We forged a good friendship we traded quite a bit  , and emailed each other several times daily over the last 9 years ... I will miss him deeply! Rest in peace my good friend, and buddy................

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by ranma