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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Tester on November 26, 2008, 07:27:53 am

Title: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Tester on November 26, 2008, 07:27:53 am

From the RC Sailing forum....

It is with a sad heart that I have to inform you of Richards death.

In 2000 Richard Web came up with the idea of the Footy class as a radio controlled yacht to sail on the pool at Weymouth Sailing Week.

He will be sadly missed by thoes who knew him far better than I and I feel sure that there will be many who want to say a few words about him
As a mark of respect I have lowered my usual fluttering St Andrew flag avatar for the rest of this week

Andy Trewin
Footy Class Registrar

RIP - Richard

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Del-boy1958 on November 26, 2008, 07:37:04 am

Hi Guys
What sad news and a loss to model boating .

Derek

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: tolnedra on November 26, 2008, 08:45:49 am

Hi All,

Having known Ricky from the 1970's, when I settled in Southampton after leaving the RN, as I joined the Southampton club, this is sad news indeed. He was always an enthusiatic and talented boat modeller, and was an original member of the Eastleigh club which we set up. Although I moved to Dorset in the mid-eighties, I still saw Ricky at shows and the like, mainly Beale Park and Weymouth, but also at Eastleigh clubs events. He will be sadly missedd, my condolences to Pat and his family.

Danny

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Guy Bagley on November 26, 2008, 09:40:29 am

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE LEAVES BEHIND

 RIP RICHARD

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Shipmate60 on November 26, 2008, 09:47:32 am

Condolences to his family, he will be sorely missed.
RIP Ricky

Bob

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on November 26, 2008, 09:59:54 am

A nice bloke; an innovative modeller and a good customer. Ricky's passing is a sad loss to the hobby.
FLJ

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 26, 2008, 10:13:30 am

I met him a few times over the years and read all his well written articles. A respected modeller who brought a great deal to our hobby. He will indeed be missed.

Colin

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Martin (Admin) on November 26, 2008, 12:12:21 pm

Yes an innovative modeller and not afraid to use modern materials.

RIP

Martin.

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: BobF on November 26, 2008, 01:46:47 pm

I only met him a couple of times, but found him friendly and helpfull.
What a sad loss.
My thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.

Bob

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Martin (Admin) on November 26, 2008, 04:01:41 pm

Yes an innovative modeller and not afraid to use modern materials.
RIP

Martin.

BTW: Making Model Boats with Styrene - by Richard Webb
https://shop.traplet.com/product.aspx?c=300
      (https://shop.traplet.com/BetterImageProcessor.ashx?src=%2fimages%2fMMBS_detail_209x300.jpg&w=200&h=200&ha=FDE02F070B1BE4E13C84521F45319AB69D0C463E)

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: AndyT on November 26, 2008, 04:21:39 pm

Tester - thank you for copying this across
Rgds
Andy Trewin

Title: Re: Richard Webb - RIP
Post by: Peter Fitness on November 26, 2008, 09:49:00 pm

Sad news indeed. I never met Richard, but I have built a couple of his designs, and read many of his articles in the modelling press. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Peter.