"Model On" & Snake-Fu

[1930fordpickup]

He will be missed for sure. Prayers for his family and friends. RIP Snake.

[Mike 1017]

 I am sad to see him go. I have one of his autographed T-Shits 

Mike

[Ace-Garageguy]

Snake on a plane, May 7th of last year.

Edited May 1, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy
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[pack rat]

The board won't be the same without him. RIP

[Tabbysdaddy]

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[David G.]

I always appreciated Snake's honesty when it came to the critiques and opinions he offered.

I'll miss that.

I'll miss him.

May his family and close friends find some peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Model on Snake!

Wherever you are.

David G.

Edited May 1, 2024 by David G.
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[Lunajammer]

Astonishing news. This is depressing. I once even posted a thread acknowledging his contributions that keep this forum talking and buzzing. I could conceivably see activity here dropping slightly in the wake of his absence. RIP.

[Matt Bacon]

Don’t be sad because he’s gone; be glad because we had him. This community is bigger than any individual member, but this community is what it is BECAUSE of every member who contributes. @Snake45 was one of those guys who make this place, this place. I’m sorry to see him go, and condolences to his family. But remember him with fondness, ask yourself “What would @Snake45 do? And then think REALLY HARD about whether you’d want to do the same. Whatever the answer, participate…

best,

M.

[Khils]

42 minutes ago, Matt Bacon said:

Don’t be sad because he’s gone; be glad because we had him. This community is bigger than any individual member, but this community is what it is BECAUSE of every member who contributes. @Snake45 was one of those guys who make this place, this place. I’m sorry to see him go, and condolences to his family. But remember him with fondness, ask yourself “What would @Snake45 do? And then think REALLY HARD about whether you’d want to do the same. Whatever the answer, participate…

best,

M.

Thank you so very much!!  ...for saying exactly what I wished to have said!!!

[Bullybeef]

He will always be fondly remembered every time I attempt to make less of a mess of a gluebomb. Model on! 

[Robberbaron]

My condolences to his family.  It just occurred to me about a week ago that I hadn't seen him post recently.  He was a huge part of this forum, and previously on the Scale Auto Magazine forum.

Here is a tutorial he did on improving the AMT '68 Camaro:

He originally posted this on the SA Forum, then recreated it when he joined here.  Good example of his modeling style: Great improvements through relatively simple modifications.

Edited May 2, 2024 by Robberbaron

[bismarck]

2 hours ago, Robberbaron said:

My condolences to his family.  It just occurred to me about a week ago that I hadn't seen him post recently.  He was a huge part of this forum, and previously on the Scale Auto Magazine forum.

Here is a tutorial he did on improving the AMT '68 Camaro:

He originally posted this on the SA Forum, then recreated it when he joined here.  Good example of his modeling style: Great improvements through relatively simple modifications.

This is the EXACT post of his that I remember the most.  Fair winds and following seas.?

[bobthehobbyguy]

20 hours ago, Matt Bacon said:

Don’t be sad because he’s gone; be glad because we had him. This community is bigger than any individual member, but this community is what it is BECAUSE of every member who contributes. @Snake45 was one of those guys who make this place, this place. I’m sorry to se.e him go, and condolences to his family. But remember him with fondness, ask yourself “What would @Snake45 do? And then think REALLY HARD about whether you’d want to do the same. Whatever the answer, participate…

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So very true. 

We can continue his legacy to the board by dragging a long term project over the finish line or getting some modeling done,

[KWT]

Model on...

[Dragline]

Snake was an original. I am just learning of his journey and will say his presence will be sorely missed.

Ever sober and always honest. The way anyone who has integrity should conduct themselves.

Model on Snake...

[Khils]

*For those that have been waiting *

Here's Snake's obituary...just received it this morning.

https://www.douglasfiery.com/obituaries/Steven-H-Mesner?obId=31440808

[Khils]

For those who've been asking...Steve Snake45 Mesner's obituary.

https://www.douglasfiery.com/obituaries/Steven-H-Mesner?obId=31440808

[David G.]

Thanks for sharing that.

David G.

[A modeler named mike]

?...As many I have never personal meant Snake but have had a limited number of interactions here on the forum with him since I joined. Always a Nice guy! It is always sad to lose a member of any community but this is not the end for snake.. He will become a Legacy here and looked up to as a fine example we can all expire to also achieve. ? RIP for our newest Model Guardian Angle may you watch over all of us and lead us to discover our hidden potentials... Mike

[slusher]

The last conversation I had with Snake we laughed and had a great time. He had a great laugh. Snake, gave himself to everyone he gave advice and in a conversation and that’s a gift. I have cried over the loss of my friend and like Brother Snake I care about so many guys on this forum. I will always miss him but his picture will be in my model room..

[stavanzer]

6 hours ago, slusher said:

The last conversation I had with Snake we laughed and had a great time. He had a great laugh. Snake, gave himself to everyone he gave advice and in a conversation and that’s a gift. I have cried over the loss of my friend and like Brother Snake I care about so many guys on this forum. I will always miss him but his picture will be in my model room..

Well Said, Carl.

[Keef]

22 hours ago, slusher said:

The last conversation I had with Snake we laughed and had a great time. He had a great laugh. Snake, gave himself to everyone he gave advice and in a conversation and that’s a gift. I have cried over the loss of my friend and like Brother Snake I care about so many guys on this forum. I will always miss him but his picture will be in my model room..

Couldn’t have said it better my friend. I never knew him or talked to him other than on here but, he always had a good word or advice to share. 

[Steve H]

I haven’t been on the board for a while. Very sad to hear about Snake’s passing. I didn’t have many exchanges with him, but I certainly enjoyed reading his posts. Seemed like a “top shelf” guy to me. He certainly had a huge presence on this forum. I know for sure that he will be missed here. RIP Snake, and “model on”