Chuck Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #31 Posted November 19, 2023 She knows.... mtaylor, Ryland Craze, hollowneck and 3 others 6 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted November 19, 2023 Share #32 Posted November 19, 2023 Were this Japan, Jim would qualify as a national treasure. His skill, craftsmanship, precision, and material selection has no competition. His determination to do it right harkens back to a lost era and was rare even then. Would that he had trained up a group of apprentices. His passing will leave an immense hole. dvm27, Cathead, Canute and 6 others 8 1 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Hearne Posted November 21, 2023 Share #33 Posted November 21, 2023 Very sad news. My condolences to the family. Ryland Craze and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted November 21, 2023 Share #34 Posted November 21, 2023 I am heartbroken to hear the news of Jims passing. Like many I have met and conversed with Jim and Donna for many years. Finer people you will not find. My sincere condolences to Donna and the rest of the family. Jim will be truly missed. dvm27, Kusawa2000, hollowneck and 6 others 8 1 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggiemon Posted November 22, 2023 Share #35 Posted November 22, 2023 Gosh, this makes me so sad. He was too young. My deepest condolences to Donna and his family, Ryland Craze and Canute 2 Quote Building: 1/10 scale 1922 Alden Malabar ll R/C Finished: Rappahannock Boat Works Torpedo stern, steam launch. R/C 1/6 scale steam launch, Corel Flying Fish 1860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarriss Posted November 23, 2023 Share #36 Posted November 23, 2023 I went to the Model Machines site this morning to order some supplies and just saw the tragic news. Though not a modeler, I've been buying his equipment for the past 11 years and greatly appreciated the advice and guidance he gave me. Looking around here, there's a lot of work that he made possible. No matter how the family decides to go forward, he has left a legacy for us all. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archi Posted November 26, 2023 Share #37 Posted November 26, 2023 My condolences to the family. Canute and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Mare Liberum Apertum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawona59 Posted December 4, 2023 Share #38 Posted December 4, 2023 Very Sad News. My sincere condolences to Jim's wife Donna and the family. Although I never had the pleasure to meet Jim personally, I know he was one of the stalwarts in our ship modeling community. He will be missed but not forgotten. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project:: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/96 Down Easter St. Paul, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV Completed Builds: Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie (highly modified); Revell - 1/96 Constitution, 1/96 Thermopylae, 1/96 Cutty Sark, 1/570 Titanic; Dragon - 1/700 USS Arizona; Model Shipways - NY Pilot Boat Phantom, Aurora - Whaling Ship Wanderer, Maquette - Boeing 307 Stratoliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiram Posted December 26, 2023 Share #39 Posted December 26, 2023 A few years ago I heard about Byrnes machines. (In Spain they are not common) I bought several and they seemed to be of exceptional quality. I received cordial attention from Donna. Donna: From Spain I send you my sincere condolences. Carlos Kevin, Canute, bruce d and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 21 Share #40 Posted March 21 Hi folks, does anyone know if Donna has returned to the business yet? I have tried contacting her several times (two different email addresses) but have not heard anything back. Grieving can take a while to come to grips with, and I fully understand if she has decided not to return yet - simply asking. I do not wish to pester her with emails until she is comfortable. cheers Pat mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 21 Share #41 Posted March 21 I ordered from the website two weeks ago and the order was promptly dispatched. But the order was for accessories/sanding paper. With regards to the actual hard goods I believe the family is still working on a plan to maintain the business but this will take awhile. thibaultron, Canute, JpR62 and 7 others 10 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt Posted March 21 Share #42 Posted March 21 I've been off the site for a while and just saw this. Very sad news indeed. I have one of his saws and love it. It is a great machine and proves how talented he was. dvm27, mtaylor, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeD Posted March 26 Share #43 Posted March 26 I have also been off-side and just heard about this sad news. My condolences go to his family. Having a very close, young (37) relative being diagnosed with ALS I know how this disease can hit you like a rock. Hans. mtaylor, thibaultron, Ryland Craze and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current build 7 Provinciën (Englisch thread): http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13719-the-7-provinci%C3%ABn-by-yankeed-scale-150-1665-according-to-drawings-by-mr-o-blom-first-wooden-scratch-ship-build/ For Dutch readers (Dutch thread): http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/threads/nederlands-historisch-zeilschip-het-schip-van-de-ruyter-de-7-provinci%C3%ABn.216834/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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