David Gilder Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 A very sad time indeed! It seems like only yesterday we were trading Matador build comments! My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him. Especially his Family. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm on holiday at the moment - I have wifi here this week, but to be honest have been taking a bit of a "time out" from the forum and had decided not to post this week. But I can't not respond to this very sad news. Chris was a fantastic forumite and modeller. His committment and support to both the mass build projects (Webbit and vintage) was wonderful to watch and real inspiration to so many I know. He was always a great help to any one who asked for advice and I know we'll all miss his wisdom, knowledge and gentle sense of himour. I've had many a fun exchange with Chris on here, either in posts or PM's, but like many it was not until Greenacres that we actually met when he was parked next to me and we "chewed the fat" about models, flying, history, the world etc. And in person he was every bit the really nice guy he came across as on here. I'm really saddened by this news. Obviously my feelings go out to Chris's family at this difficult time, and I hope that at some point in the future they will see this thread in order to witness the respect and affection in which he was held in by his fellow modellers. Chris, we'll miss you mate,...but if there is a model club up there where everyday is a flying day and every night perfect for building I know that you'll be right in there and our sad loss will be their gain. Rest in peace Chris. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 What sad news i met Chris at the greenacres fly-in and what a sound guy great crack and fun to be with. Tony could you pass on my condolance to his family and friends,,,, Extending Deep And Heartfelt Sympathy God Bless. Weasel...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Stunned and shocked at such sad news,my condolences to his family and freinds as many it appears I only met him for the first time at Greenacres. Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorer Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Very sad news,a true aeromodeller, all my thoughts to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Shocked and dismayed to hear about Chris - we were only talking a month or ago. Our sincere condolences to his family. tim & Netty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Can't believe it .I find words hard to come by! Although we never met ,I had a whole lot of admiration for his involvement in the hobby and the forum . Please convey my sincere condolences to family and friends . Myron & Chrissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I really am shocked and sad. Like many others, I met Chris in person for the first time at Greenacres, but he was one of those characters who it's easy to form a bond with. Straight away he felt like an old friend, and he will be missed as such. My condolences to those he leaves behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Gee Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 i have not had the pleasure of communicating with Big Bandit either electronically or in person but have read quite a few of his articles and comments on this forum. I too would like to add my condolences to all who knew him in what appears to have been a sudden and unexpected bereavement. Alwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 So sorry to hear this. We never met in person but his contributions were always well informed and helpful. He'll be sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Wright 2 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I was very shocked to hear we have lost Chris ,we spoke quite recently about some vintage diesel motors that I was getting ready to send but they will now become a permanent reminder of a true aero modeller who was kindly ,generous, and a gentleman. My deepest sympathies to his family and close friends. Tom.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 A thoughtful and helpful contributor, who will be very much missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I really appreciated Chris's contribution to the forum topics - never met Chris but you can get a sense of personality from the forum. I will miss him too. A sad time for the family. Please add my condolences to what will be a very long list. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Can only repeat what others have said, very sad news. My condolences and prayers to his friends and family. One of the most helpful and friendly people on here, he always seemed to have a good word and encouragement for all. Will be very sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Just caught up with the news. Everything that I can say has already been said. I'll miss Chris, although I had met him only once (at Greenacres), I felt that (through the forum) we had become very good friends. I'll miss his banter, his advice and encouragement. My sincere consolences to the family. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Really bad news...Chris was my skype friend, and one of the first, with whom I contacted.Great loss for all. Sincere condolences to the family. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 never had the pleasure of meeting Chris, but from the sounds of it he sounded a really top lad, sorry to all the guys who knew him and will undoubtedly miss him, life sucks at times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My sincerest condolences to you and his family and friends,I was shocked to read your post seemed a lovely guy only met him on this Forum I was shocked and am upset at such a sad loss to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My thoughts are with his family and close friends. I was always pleased to see a response from Chris in any thread, balanced, considerate and well thought out. A gret modeller, and friend to all in need. Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Met Chris for the first time in person at Greenacres only last month, a true gent. Shocking news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun Flyer Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm really taken aback by this news. Its only a week or so since I sent him a scan of the Druine Turbulent build article from RCM&E. In the PMs we exchanged he came across as a really genuine person and I was looking forward to seeing how he approached the build. My condolences and prayers go to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very sad news, I hope that all the good memories of this bloke, keep his family in comfort, and that all the good he did for friends, family, and strangers, be a great legacy to others. Condolences to all that were close to him. I never met or spoke to Big Bandit, but he posted me a "keep em clean" only a few weeks back, after my jokes (and i agree) were inappropriate for this sight. Thats how i will remember him, no face, no voice or handshake, just a reminder that this site is for modellers young and old. bbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorset flyer again Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Didn't know him but I have just looked through some of his albums and he seems to know his onions alright. Weird to see he was last online the day he passed... make you think doesn't it... Sleep well Chris, my thoughts are with you, your family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My thoughts are with Chris`s family. A sad loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 We built Sharkface together, a few days back I received a plan for Bazz Bomb, which we wanted to build together as well... Great, patient supporter, great modeller... I didn't know him very well, but we shared a few pm's and letters... Great loss which makes me speechless... Condolences to the family... Rest in peace Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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