Topic: Dave Milbourn RIP (Read 12341 times)

Colin Bishop · « **on:** March 05, 2021, 10:46:37 am »

For the third time this year I am very sad to announce bad news for the model boating community.

Yesterday Dave Milbourn passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was diagnosed as having a terminal condition towards the end of last July but did not wish it to be generally known. He confided in a few people and we have been offering what support we could for him during a very difficult time. I like to think that helped and he obviously appreciated it.

Despite his situation he continued to post on the forums and offer expert advice in his inimitable style for as long as he was able.

I know he was pleased at the way his enthusiasm for Fairey Power Boats was taken up by so many people with a lot of fine models resulting which will be a big part of his legacy to the hobby. We will all miss him.

I have expressed our deepest condolences to his wife Liz who has had a terrible burden to bear over these last few months but at least Dave is now at peace.

Colin

tonyH · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2021, 10:54:36 am »

Another very sad day. RIP Dave!

radiojoe · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2021, 11:08:32 am »

Hi Colin, I didn't know Dave but I share your sadness of losing a friend just the same,

Joe

dpbarry · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2021, 11:24:27 am »

So Sad! Spoke with Dave on a number of occasions.

Taranis · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2021, 11:47:58 am »

That is such a shock but explains why he sold me his booth bay Lobster boat kit last year that he was so looking forwards to building

A pleasure to have met him R.I.P Dave

warspite · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:04:49 pm »

Please pass on our deepest condolences

John W E · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:31:03 pm »

Sad news the world has lost one brilliant modeller. Big hole to be filled in - in the modelling world. His knowledge was vast - not only in model boating, but in aircraft as well.

Rest in peace my dear friend; Dave you will be with your old mate PMK now - sincere condolences to Liz and Dave's family.

John

riggers24 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:31:23 pm »

I feel very honoured to have met Dave and to have Dave and Liz as friends. It all started when I bought the hand Shamrock off him, being in his man cave whilst he repaired some ACTion ESC's and drinking a G&T in the back garden in Nottingham.

Dave my friend I will be raising a Janneau Brandy tonight to you my friend.

ChrisF · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:35:38 pm »

Very sad news and a great loss to the model boat world.

RIP my friend.

Chris

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:44:13 pm »

This is most socking and very very sad news. I had known Dave for many years, and his help and friendship will be missed, he had very wise words for me, which he was always repeating over the years and I quote "before you connect any wires to anything check with me first"

I guess he had got fed up repairing all the speed controllers I kept blowing up

RIP Dave my thoughts and condolences go to Liz and the family

Howard · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2021, 01:10:59 pm »

He was a great man, Tears are running down my face at this such sad news am lost for words.
Regards Howard.

Mark T · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2021, 01:26:15 pm »

That is such sad news

I never met Dave but he helped me so many times. A lovely man and a fantastic modeller. RIP Dave

zooma · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2021, 02:32:49 pm »

Very sad news,

Dave Milbourn was an inspiration to me in many ways and often contributed good sound helpful advice to the projects that I was working on.

He will be sadly missed.

RIP.

Footski · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2021, 02:57:02 pm »

Another top bloke has gone. Dave helped me out several times with great advice on the electronics of my models. A sad day indeed.

JayDee · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2021, 03:33:13 pm »

A Great Loss to the Hobby.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2021, 03:34:44 pm »

If the Mayhem meeting does take place this year then perhaps we sould have a sail past of Faireys.

Colin

Howard Q · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2021, 03:38:32 pm »

A very sad day, I have known Dave for a long time and made many purchases from him, his help and knowledge was second to none, he was always available for advice, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him, please pass on my condolences to his wife Liz and family. Howard Q Isle of Man.

Steve Dean · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2021, 03:59:57 pm »

Hi Colin,I was one of people that Dave confided with and yet this is still really sad news. Please add my condolences to Liz, family and Friends. Your idea of doing something at Mayhem (hopefully sometime later this year) to remember Dave is fantastic. I'm sure everyone would be pleased to be involved in what ever you come up with.Very best regards. Steve Dean.

tigertiger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:35:27 pm »

Very sad news. I only met Dave a couple of times, at shows, and communicated with him by PM on other matters. A lovely man and a stalwart of the hobby.
My deepest condolences to Liz and the family.

Stan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:48:07 pm »

Very sad news indeed my thoughts are with the family at this time. Dave was a straight taking guy but a very helpful one. The mark he has left on the model world will be remembered for many years. When Craig Talbot died Dave bought Action Model Electronics and introduced new projects and in some cases revamped the old ones or scraped them. There must hundreds of models out there with Action items fitted in them either or from Craig Talbot or Dave Milbourn. Even during retirement Dave kept busy model building and repairing electronics and offering advice on forum sites a true gent to the very end.

Stan.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:55:55 pm »

Shocked! ...... Speechless! ..... Stunned....!

My most sincere condolences to Liz v& the family,

Martin, Ruth, Gina

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2021, 05:07:35 pm »

Neil Howard-Pritchard
I loved Dave like a brother, and we had many traits in common and would laugh at them together when ever we spoke and when ever we met.
I will miss you terribly, especially the abuse you gave me many times Dave, for being so thick and stupid regarding electronics, and also the times when you offered me kindly words of wisdom when life wasn't always running so smoothly.
God bless you mate and RIP.

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2021, 05:11:02 pm »

The hobby has lost another Titan.
Grumpy, told it like it was, but proud to call him a friend.
My condolences to Liz and his family.
Devastated.

Bob

mrlownotes · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2021, 05:15:36 pm »

I echo all the good things said here about Dave. I had many 'consultations' with him and considered him a hero within model boating. Please excuse my pun that Dave was a man of 'Action'. My condolences to Liz and his family.

raflaunches · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2021, 05:50:49 pm »

Truly shocked at the news. My sincerest condolences to Liz and family for their loss.
As mentioned by so many he was one of most knowledgeable and helpful model boater we have ever had and will be sorely missed. I remember standing opposite him on the Wicksteed stand at Warwick when he was helping Component Shop and he made the weekend even more fun. He has helped so many and asked for so little in return.
RIP Mr Milbourn

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