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Tom Harrison (Tom's Modelworks) has passed away

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  • Member since
    May 2007
  • From: Atlanta, Georgia
Tom Harrison (Tom's Modelworks) has passed away
Posted by RTimmer on Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:55 PM

Dear All,

Many of you may have already heard the news, but Tom Harrison of Tom's Modelworks passed away yesterday.  I never met Tom, but I have used his photoetch, and everything I have read and seen indicates he was very important for our hobby.

This is what was posted at the Tom's Modelworks site:

Tom Harrison passed away Wednesday February 25th after a battle with lung cancer. Please allow the family some time to get their affairs in order before trying to contact them. No new orders are being accepted until the family has time to decide on the future of his site. I will report their decision here when they make it.

Cheers, Rick

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Carmel, CA
Posted by bondoman on Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:13 PM

Oh crumb, that's horrible. He had a very good product line that I always admired him sticking with in the face of much bigger companies in competition. In fact I was about to place another order. Well, my T2 is using some of his sheets and it's dedicated to him. My prayers for his family, they live close by I believe.

Here's to Tom!Make a Toast [#toast]

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Lyons Colorado, USA
Posted by Ray Marotta on Friday, February 27, 2009 8:05 AM

Bondoman,

Yes, Tom Harrison lived in Cupertino within a couple of blocks of De Anza College...

Ray

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  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: san francisco,ca
Posted by raider-hall on Friday, February 27, 2009 8:39 AM
The man gave me all 3 1/350 flotation racks and hose reels for free. Before they were sold to the public. I'll never forget that. I have a Nimitz class coming with all his p.e set.                     Mardis
  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Posted by onyxman on Friday, February 27, 2009 11:11 AM

Sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family.

Fred

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Boston
Posted by Wilbur Wright on Friday, February 27, 2009 12:06 PM

Sad to hear this my condolences to loved ones.

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