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I am so sorry to here of his passing. He was a wealth of knowlage.
RIP Mr Tilley
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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Always looked foward to the Professor's input and comments. Condolences to family and friends.
"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"
Very sad news. I didn't have much contact with John on here, but i know he will be very missed. My condolences to his family.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed his participation and feedback. I send my deepest condolences and heart felt prayers out to his family.
Fair winds John.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
This is very sad news as I just read about it this morning. He was always a big help & gave me a lot of information. It was a shock & we will miss him . Goodby John & thanks for all your help & information.
Rest in Peace, John.
He was a cornerstone of this forum, and an all-around gentleman. I considered him a teacher and a friend. He will be missed.
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Current Project: Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2
Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark
Next Up: ???
Is there any person on the Forum who replace John Tilley with his knowledge and wisdom that we came to respect ? Frankly, it is not possible, as Proferssor Tilley was one of a kind that is not able to replace. Rest in peace, Professor Tilley.
Happy modeling Crackers
Anthony V. Santos
Such sad news. Never had the opportunity to meet him, but I feel priviliged to have "spoken" with him via email. His knowledge and assistance was a cornerstone of this forum. I will miss him.
Jack
I will sadly miss John. I considered him a terrific friend. My best wishes extend to his lovely wife and family.
Bill Morrison
Fair winds and following seas John. You will be missed. He was a true gentleman and a scholar.
I visit these forums because people here share their passion for this hobby, and treat each other with dignity and respect. Professor Tilley epitomized why visiting here has been such a pleasure. May we continue his legacy...
With great sadness, we bid you farewell!!!
We only communicated by forum or e-mail, but I will greatly miss this man. This is a sad loss not only to family and friends but to the whole modelling community.
Rest well John Tilley.
On the bench;
Converting a 74 gun Heller kit into HMS Sutherland; 1/200
Converting Bomb Ketch into HMS Harvey; 1/200
Cleaning up an Aifix lot of 54mm figures, for converting.
Thank You John- for everything. I will always miss you.
A true Gentleman, Scholar, Teacher, and "The" Historian to this Model ship Forum. Your postings and Lessons on History and Modeling are why I joined.
Forum members, As a small tribute to The Professor, ( Of whom I have memorized so many of his postings...), There is a Coast Guard web site with a huge anount of his drawings.
Chek'em out. Dr Tilley will always be remembered here.
https://www.uscg.mil/history/docs/plans/coastguardplansindex.asp
Jim Margerum
P.S. John, I did that little Viking ship . I put horns on the Figurehead... Wanted to send ya a Pic so I could get a laugh and the prevebial comment on Ships that should not be built...
This forum has lost more than it can bear. With the recent Photobucket disaster we lost so much of his information it will never all be retrieved. Now with Prof. Tillys passing the wisdom we have lost will be a huge void that we probably will never recover from.
To his family: I am sorry for your loss , and apperetiate you allowing him the time to guide us mortals in our quest to build a better ship. Though I never met him, the information he passed along to us made me feel like a part of something bigger.
God speed sir. And may the weather gauge be with you.
Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"
On the Bench:
Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging
Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep and research
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8 Prep and research
1943Mike I can't think of a more earnest, generous, nautically knowledgeable person in any modeling forum who gave wise counsel to all who queried regarding ships and ship models.
I can't think of a more earnest, generous, nautically knowledgeable person in any modeling forum who gave wise counsel to all who queried regarding ships and ship models.
'Tis the Season... To Remember.
And Ditto to the comment above.
I am, forever, grateful for his advise and words of wisdom.
Merry Christmas to all FSM.
A Happy New Year Looms for me and My family.
I hope yours will be equally blessed.
Jim.
On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6
The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/
I always took the time to read Mr. Tilly's posts, knowing I would learn from them. A true Statesman. Not many left out there. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Cheers,
Bob
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