Dick Montgomery Posted November 3, 2014 Report Posted November 3, 2014 Some of you may have had the distinct pleasure to know Bob Davies, a Master Modeler who is now no longer with us. I was contacted by Bob's family in order to help handle the "modeling side" of Bob's memorabilia. I have some images of some models that need to be identified, as well as an image of Bob and 3 of his buds, taken, I'm told, at the 2003 OkC convention. Bob is 2nd from the right. Please look at the images and let me know if you can ID the 3 amigos with Bob, and also the two aircraft seen in the other images. BTW- I also have Bob's unbuilt stash and access to most of his references, but that's for a later time and another post. So, can you ID the 3 gents and the aircraft? Thanks for your help. http://s192.photobucket.com/user/dmontgomery_photo/library/Bob%20Davies to view the photo album on Photobucket.
mquan Posted November 3, 2014 Report Posted November 3, 2014 Hi Dick. The gentlemen from left to right in the picture are: Pat Stein (from Atlanta), Don Alberts (from Albuquerque NM), Bob Davies, and John Alcorn (now from Seattle WA). I cannot comment nor recognize the builders of the DH-4 nor P-63.
Dick Montgomery Posted November 3, 2014 Author Report Posted November 3, 2014 Mike, Gracias Amigo! Bob Davies was the builder of those two aircraft, I was looking for the ID of the airplanes, themselves. Are you sure that the bi-wing is a DH-4?....There's a 2nd image in the photo album on Photobucket. The vertical stab doesn't look right for a DH-4...but then if I knew I wouldn't be asking for help! Thanks!
mquan Posted November 3, 2014 Report Posted November 3, 2014 My mistake Dick, it is not a DH-4, but an F2B Brisfit!
aAzZ09 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Posted November 4, 2014 Dick, One of the gifts those men left us (Don Alberts also died a few short years ago, although John Alcorn is still living and perhaps Pat Stein also,) are two books, "Scratchbuilt" and "The Master Scatchbuilders", both recommended reading. I owe them a debt of gratitude. Best, Mark
Dick Montgomery Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Posted November 4, 2014 Indeed! In fact, Bob Davies is one of those Master Scratchbuilders featured in Alcorn's excellent book. I never met Pat but I did know Don. He and some of his New Mexico group would drive down to San Antonio for our annual ModelFiesta contest and it was common to see a number of awards return to New Mexico with them. Awesome modelers.
aAzZ09 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 Dick: I knew Bob Davies, and Don Alberts but I never knew Don Stein, and met John Alcorn at the 2000 Nationals in Dallas when he presented the late George Lee's magnificent O3U3 Vought Corsair float biplane before it went to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida. I have deep reverence for these guys who taught us many things about our hobby and very grateful. Best, Mark Indeed! In fact, Bob Davies is one of those Master Scratchbuilders featured in Alcorn's excellent book. I never met Pat but I did know Don. He and some of his New Mexico group would drive down to San Antonio for our annual ModelFiesta contest and it was common to see a number of awards return to New Mexico with them. Awesome modelers.
Dick Montgomery Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Posted November 6, 2014 Yep. First Class all the way.
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