phantom Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 RIP Charles. Mke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Did he actually build any kits, would be nice to show them, though i can't remember seeing any in the past. Charles was, as others stated, a magnificent fountain of knowledge in many areas and he will be truly missed by many... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 From what I understand, it was WW2 aircraft, with a special interest in Luftwaffe types. I suppose he was like a lot of us in that respect, and it helps to explain why his presence and wisdom resonated so strongly here at LSP. Kev Thanks Kev - that now gives me some ideas. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm really sorry to hear this I never really knew him, but he was always on point with his knowledge & seemed like a nice man. How terrible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Did he actually build any kits, would be nice to show them, though i can't remember seeing any in the past. He certainly did Jack, though I don't think he completed one for many years. I have it on good authority that he was toying with both the Dragon Bf 110 kit and the Hobby Boss Il-2 not so long ago. In the meantime, here's the only sample of one of his models I could find: A6M2-N Rufe There are others lurking on the forum somewhere, but tracking them down is a challenge. Charlie never did a build thread, nor did he post anything in RFI; all examples of his work are like the one above: intertwined with other threads, and used as examples to illustrate one of his explanations. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 thanks Kev, i indeed remember the Rufe now, very interesting topic. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Did he actually build any kits, would be nice to show them, though i can't remember seeing any in the past. Charles was, as others stated, a magnificent fountain of knowledge in many areas and he will be truly missed by many... It seems to me that in one of the "show me your hobby room" type articles, he had a couple of models underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05OP Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wow. Very sad indeed. I was not aware he had cancer. The man graciously answered a few questions I posted just recently. My condolences to his family. Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Very simply the most decent human being that I ever met through this hobby. Doc will be missed. I knew for a long time his illness was terminal and yet it does not soften the blow. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Raphael Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 OH man, what a tragedy. I'm so sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family in this time of need. Well Charlie as my motto says: "If I don't see you in this world, I'll catch you in the next" So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAGNEW Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 wow!!!!!! what a loss i believe he is in a better place now. my thoughts and prayer's for him and his family Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 So very, very sad. Those of us that have been touched by this dreadful disease will understand what his family are going through. R I P, Charles. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 The saddest news I've read on here, LSP's kindly librarian will be greatly missed. Deepest condolences to Charles' family and friends. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I first read about Charles' passing on HS and that left me absolutely speachless.I'm posting my condolences to his family here hoping that at least for today members will refrain from "guessing the model"...I don't even feel like smiling...let alone thinking about the hobby! Godspeed Charles! Lou I think we are all taking this news rather hard Lou but trust me in saying that I believe that is the last thing Charles would want to see happen with this news. I am 100% positive he would want us to continue with the guessing game and engage in our hobby with vigor. Kev, the update on the main page regarded the passing of Charles is very well worded. Nicely done. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTR Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 He certainly did Jack, though I don't think he completed one for many years. I have it on good authority that he was toying with both the Dragon Bf 110 kit and the Hobby Boss Il-2 not so long ago. In the meantime, here's the only sample of one of his models I could find: A6M2-N Rufe There are others lurking on the forum somewhere, but tracking them down is a challenge. Charlie never did a build thread, nor did he post anything in RFI; all examples of his work are like the one above: intertwined with other threads, and used as examples to illustrate one of his explanations. Kev I also remember he posted pictures of his Ju-87B on the one or other occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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