11 months ago we lost a dear member and gifted modelbuilder- Robert Jan Scholte van Mast, aka SpeedyJ.
Robert had various modelling interests, he always built things I wanted to build myself, his builds were pleasure to follow and he enriched each discussion, he joined.
Robert always walked the extra mile looking for references and trying to understand the designs we all love to build so much.
Robert was one of my best modelling buddies.
The day I learned he’s gone was the hardest day for me- in a year full of hard days.
The best thing I can do to commemorate my buddy and celebrate his life and achievements is to build something he built.
My choice is a plastic kit- a licensed copy of a resin kit, Robert managed to almost finish and was so happy about, that I had to order it.
The kit arrived at my doorstep few days before Robert’s passing.
I’ll open it in a month- on the day Robert left us- and will build it in his honor.
And I invite all of you, that remember our late buddy, to join me in this modelbuilding commemoration.
Well done Angel, that’s a really nice sentiment and an even nicer way to remember Speedy. Like @Tank_1812 I didn’t know Robert and only exchanged a few messages with him but it was always a pleasure to watch his builds and see projects that he had completed.
I have many pleasurable memories of Robert having interacted quite a lot, including PM’s from time to time. A gifted modeller whom is sadly missed. I will join you in building a tribute Angel.
I will do a Citroen Traction CV11. His build of the vehicle is inspirational:
Mine won’t be as sensational as Speedy J’s, but I will do my best.
Hello Angel, there’s goose-bumps rights now on my arms…Tim sent me an email I just replied to let me know about your build. 5 minutes ago a Kitmaker Summary came in and showed your thread.
Makes me really happy to see so many reactions to the promise you made almost 1 year ago. I’m sure Robert is smiling on you and your project from above!
I will sure follow this project and the Traction Avant build with great interest.
Thanks Angel, and all the other people who so quickly reacted to this build…
Angel, the idea is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your correspondence with Robert.
He liked to do conversions, and I have a lot of models waiting for that. I will participate. He deserved it.
Kalin