LSP_Ray Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 5 hours ago, nichenson said: I was holding on to some hope that Paul would have something to go back to, but alas, CalFire has made it down that way. I gave some tears as I saw the news and pics. I have known him through the hobby for over 20 years. At one time or another, I have had almost all of his racing cars and a handful of his planes. Here is a suggestion. For the next group build or something similar can we have one in Paul's honor? 5 hours ago, seiran01 said: 400% on board with a group build on this, I have a few F9Fs queued up to build for when I finish a few shelf-of-doomers. I noticed the CalFire update yesterday as well, heartbreaking As Kev said, while the intention is good, it is really narrow in scope. What I would suggest, if possible, is to pick out a Fisher Models kit or conversion set and build it in his honor within the 20thGB. I know this might really narrow things (I can only think of the Meteor conversion and the Cutlass off the top of my head) but would probably be better than try a separate GB. Let's see how much interest there is. You could always do your own theme build withing the regular Works in Progress forum, too. I am thinking of attacking my Cutlass kit for the 20thGB, assuming Paul doesn't need it to recreate a master. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: I am thinking of attacking my Cutlass kit for the 20thGB, assuming Paul doesn't need it to recreate a master. I think that's another really valid point: once Paul has settled somewhere, he'll be looking to restart his business, and since he's lost all his master patterns, he'll also be looking to borrow as many of his kits from customers as possible, so he can recreate them. Many of you will be in possession of potentially rare examples of his catalogue, and Paul may need them before you build them! Kev Out2gtcha and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: As Kev said, while the intention is good, it is really narrow in scope. What I would suggest, if possible, is to pick out a Fisher Models kit or conversion set and build it in his honor within the 20thGB. I know this might really narrow things (I can only think of the Meteor conversion and the Cutlass off the top of my head) I also have one of Paul's 1/24th Bugatti 100Ps which technically is a twin as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Rather interestingly, I have not one of his products, don't believe that I ever did either, though at one time I did come close to grabbing an F9F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I've seen the coverage of the fires on the news here in the Uk, but until you personalize it like this , it doesn't really sink in .. My heart goes out to Paul , his family and all the others caught in this fire.. thank goodness his family survived unlike so many others , I've built a fair few of his kits and conversions , and they've brought me nothing by joy over the years , Colin Ritchie Out2gtcha and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I have seen on the videos of the fire where there were burned out cars and trucks lining the road. I heard on the radio yesterday they are now searching the ditches and around those vehicles for people that died. This is going to be one of the worst loss of life fires in American History if not the worst. The news has been trying to minimize how many may have died so that they are not reporting people dead that turn up latter. But a lot of the missing are never going to be found alive. BiggTim and Phartycr0c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 That pic really brings the devastation home. I'm SO glad Paul Susy and the dogs got out ok. I'm also amazed looking at that pic of how many trees are still standing that have their leaves/needles still attached. BiggTim, williamj and Bill_S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: I'm also amazed looking at that pic of how many trees are still standing that have their leaves/needles still attached. That means the fire was moving incredibly fast. The wind drives it forward so quickly it doesn't have time to consume all the fuel. The good part about that can be that some of the tougher trees will survive and turn green again next year. Unfortunately, there will be enough dead brush and trees left standing to make the next fire even worse, just like the conditions on the Carr fire earlier this year. Not to mention the erosion potential. Not a safe place to rebuild for a while. Heres hoping Paul and Suzy set up shop somewhere else.... Edited November 22, 2018 by BiggTim williamj and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 It seems we have been veering into the strictly verboten area of politics here, so I've hidden the offending posts. Kev dennismcc, nichenson, Trak-Tor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: It seems we have been veering into the strictly verboten area of politics here, so I've hidden the offending posts. Kev Shame Kev, I thought they were very funny! Know what you mean though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul fisher Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Hi Guys.... I too have been amazed at how the trees seem to have survived while structures were destroyed. For many years I lived in fear of my neighbors' giant oak tree catching fire and falling on the barn, which would in turn torch the workshop, leading to the house. That oak tree still stands, as does my neighbors home, and yet my place got erased.Fire behaves in strange ways. We kept our place mowed within an inch of the ground all year 'round, and had removed trees and shrubs to keep defensible space, but to no avail.Places covered in brush and fallen pine needles did not burn. Go figure! Now, with 3 inches of rain forecast to fall over the weekend, there will be mudslides.Our place is pretty much flat, but who knows what will come sliding down from above. I noticed the metal lathe and milling machine poking up through the ashes in the pictures, sadly the heat of the the fires and now the rain will put paid to any thoughts of salvage.40 years of collecting cutting tools and custom made lathe chuck jaws gone , what a waste. Ah, well..I will have to modernize! P LSP_Kevin, Kilroy Was Here, David66 and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Great attitude Paul! Looking forward to hearing your next moves. BiggTim and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 4 hours ago, paul fisher said: Now, with 3 inches of rain forecast to fall over the weekend, there will be mudslides.Our place is pretty much flat, but who knows what will come sliding down from above. Thats exactly what I was afraid of! I sure hope those homes that survived the fires dont get nailed by that. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) We used to live in Australia and were amazed at what did and did not get destroyed in Bush fires, it did very much seem to be a lottery and made no sense at all. Cheers Dennis Edited November 24, 2018 by dennismcc BiggTim and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 On 11/23/2018 at 6:20 AM, LSP_Kevin said: It seems we have been veering into the strictly verboten area of politics here, so I've hidden the offending posts. Kev Yes, and thank you for taking care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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