Modelers - In Memorium

[echo]

I didn't know Mike Scott but his model cars are inspiring, a bit more about him was mentioned in the Jalopy Journal here in the attachment, the comments on the HAMb are there too. The hobby has lost so many talented people.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=56201

 

[peter31a]

It was reported on Facebook tonight that Donn Yost passed away in May. The obituary was included in the post so I believe this is fact.

[Zoom Zoom]

10 hours ago, peter31a said:

It was reported on Facebook tonight that Donn Yost passed away in May. The obituary was included in the post so I believe this is fact.

The obituary was apparently a fake AI created thing and it soon disappeared, and friends of Donn posted that it is not true. 

[peter31a]

10 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said:

The obituary was apparently a fake AI created thing and it soon disappeared, and friends of Donn posted that it is not true. 

Yes, found this out today. I regret passing along misinformation. My apologies to the community.

[bobthehobbyguy]

16 hours ago, tim boyd said:

Pryor also mentioned this to me.  All I could think of was his tall, really big smile, his great sense of humor, and his willingness to set out on his own (not flow with the crowd) on whatever the subject might be.  Dave was one in a million and those of us who knew him were blessed to be in his presence. 

Rest in peace, Dave, and our condolences to Linda and Jenny....TIM  

Dave Hill an extraordinary model builder and hot rod. Always did versions of hot rods that should have been. Also was an early adopted of digital art to create his concept.

RIP Dave. My condolences to his family and friends.

[OldNYJim]

Apparently Donn Yost has, now, passed away. 

I never got the chance to hang out with Donn, which I really regret - but I enjoyed his tutorial videos, learned a bunch, and admired his amazing skill at laying down a paint job.

A real loss to the community.  A coupla three of his builds linked below:

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

2 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Apparently Donn Yost has, now, passed away. 

I never got the chance to hang out with Donn, which I really regret - but I enjoyed his tutorial videos, learned a bunch, and admired his amazing skill at laying down a paint job.

A real loss to the community.  A coupla three of his builds linked below:

 

 

 

Yes, apparently it's official.

A gentleman on Facebook confirmed from Don's girlfriend that he has in fact passed.

 

 

Steve

[Marcus M. Jones]

Donn Yost's Obituary  https://www.schellhaasfh.com/obituary/donn-yost

[bobthehobbyguy]

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends.  We've lost a great deal of knowledge and expertise with his passing.

[Flatout]

Sad News…

Rest in Peace Donn

[bobthehobbyguy]

Donn Yost - master model builder and model painter guru has lost his battle with brain cancer. This has been confirmed. Donn happily shared his vast modeling knowledge and expertise.

My condolences to his family and friends.

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by bobthehobbyguy

[Scott8950]

Rip.. Donn

[bluenote]

Aw damn, that's really sad news.  I really enjoyed his videos.  

Rip

[Camaro lover]

In the short time I’ve been back in the hobby I’ve heard so many good things about him. My condolences to his family and friends. 

[bobthehobbyguy]

One of many tributes to Donn Yost.

 

[OldNYJim]

On 9/4/2023 at 7:41 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

One of many tributes to Donn Yost.

 

That’s a really great tribute - I enjoyed the compilation of clips of him speaking about modeling, and seeing some of his work that I hadn’t seen before.  Thanks for posting that 

[bobss396]

We are not getting younger. I had a major health scare in 2016, massive heart attack and emergency bypass. Today I am in better shape by far, I was at my heart doctor yesterday for an echo test and to go over blood work. Everything is good. 

One of our recent club newsletters there was a blurb about those we lost. Past Presidents, other officials too. We have an award that goes out at our contest. On it is many that have passed over the years. We are going to need a bigger trophy.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I just heard that Ben Wicker has passed away. He will be missed for sure.

[Mr mopar]

2 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I just heard that Ben Wicker has passed away. He will be missed for sure.

Very sad new of Ben's passing RIP Ben !

[vincen47]

Ben Wicker was a kind and knowledgeable person, and a great contributor to the hobby. He will be missed. 

[bobss396]

I recently learned that a former club member Mike McCauley has passed away. He built older NASCAR modifieds and did a nice job with them. Someone said that his health had been in a decline for a while.

[iamsuperdan]

Jeremy Barlow of Clearly Scale fame has passed away. 

 

I just received an email from his sister.

 

[Brudda]

Mike Alvarez passed. He was a great person and builder. 1/43 was his scale. I started building around 14 years ago and the first NNL West I attended he introduced himself and showed me around for a couple of hours. Rest in peace sir . 

[Mr mopar]

I just herd Chuck Mier of ( Altered States resin ) passed away November  2023 at the age of 70 how sad RIP Chuck.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 2/5/2024 at 2:05 PM, Mr mopar said:

I just herd Chuck Mier of ( Altered States resin ) passed away November  2023 at the age of 70 how sad RIP Chuck.

I bought parts and bodies from him many years ago, and he was a true professionnal. RIP. 

CT