Chris/Germany Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Another great modeller is gone...my heart is with his family. R.I.P Chris "the ripper" Novak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Can't say that I had a lot of dealings with the man but reading what has been wrote about him here on the forum, he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Russ Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I think you just nailed the name of the GB! "A Trip to Russville" is most fitting. More importantly, I know it would really make him smile. Indeed. My intention is to make this LSP's most unrestricted GB ever; as long as it's in an appropriate LSP scale, it qualifies. Started, not started, scratch build, whatever. Just do it for Russ. For myself, I intend to build one of the very kits that Russ generously gave me, just because he thought I might like them. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarze 1 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I was not personally affiliated with him, but I know him well for his craftmanship and positive outlook on the hobby and just in general. His crazy ambitions and passion for this hobby is sometimes what makes our AMS not seem too bad. As with any tragic news, his passing away affects everyone, whether we knew him personally or remotely. We may have lost Russ, but the subsequent models that we may build will hold a small tribute to someone with a big heart. From a 17 year old LSPer, I will build on. Knowing that I too, was inspired by his ambitions. I'm buckled and ready to go on A trip to Russville as well. Dom "Schwarze 1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I had spoken to Russ here many times over the course of the last few years, and even though he claimed that he was a self-proclaimed "jabber-jaw", he helped me out a couple of times with issues I had during certain builds. I will miss his non-conventional thinking when approaching not only hurdles in our hobby, but hurdles in life. He was one of a kind, I will miss his banter immensely....I enjoyed our conversations. I agree with all of you- I think "A Trip to Russville" groupbuild would be an awesome tribute to a man who epitomized what this site is about, and what makes us all great here. Blue Skies and Tailwinds my friend....... Sincerely, Brian "THOR" Thoresen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesMetz Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Charles, You also forgot : --snip-- Many thinks, Hubert. I've now updated our list and sorted the links chronologically. Russ's astounding productivity is evident. Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Although the many heartfelt testimonials here indicate clearly that Russ contributed much more than models to our group, a thoughtful browse through of his work might help us to remember him in an appropriate way. By posting links below, please add to the following list any significant threads that we've missed:Sadly, and with respect, Charles Metz P-51D 'Nooky-Booky IV', Maj. Kit Carson Dec 29 2009 Raphael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCote Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Very sad news. Russ made such a mark on LSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvwse4 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Do not forget these http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=27430 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=27117 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=23913 I do not know how to change the titles but I believe Charles will take care of that. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrundt Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I never knew Russ or had a chance to deal with him but none the less this is truly sad news. My prayers go out to his family........... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Do not forget these http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=27430 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=27117 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=23913 I do not know how to change the titles but I believe Charles will take care of that. Rick. And three more I had overlooked : Fokker E VIII Fokker Dr1 Jasta 7 Fokker Dr1 Richthohen His output was so great one tended to take it for granted.... Hubert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesMetz Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 More updates added. Please take another look at our list of Russ's threads, and note in particular the starting and ending dates I've added there. Amazing, absolutely amazing. Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Herne Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 RIP Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 After a couple of days out I'm shocked to read Russ has gone much too young. Like everyone of us, I enjoyed his speedy builds with original ideas and humorous comments. I also think he was a very great guy who wil be sadly missed! My sincere condoleances to his family, friends and his LSP family here. Count me in for a trip to Russville GB. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvwse4 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Found some more, Charles could you do the title thing and put them in the Russvillefile? http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=23418 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=23308 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=24493 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=24305 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=21298 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=19586 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=20466 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=20467 Thanks Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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