RMweb Premium Popular Post Sasquatch Posted December 23, 2023 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2023 It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Adrian or more commonly known to most RMweb members as Westerham Station. Our online community has missed Adrian’s exceptional modeling skills and never failing encouragement over recent months due to illness. Sadly I learned of his passing on the 18th having received a message from his son Simon. Adrian was gifted with being able to turn various household items into beautifully crafted convincing models, his passion for modeling Kent depicting it as the garden of England shone through in the captivating images he shared with us on various threads of the forum. So, I’m sure you will all share in thoughts and prayer for his family while finding time for your own hobby over this holiday season. May you Rest In Peace Adrian. 1 46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2023 It was with great sadness that I learned of Adrian's death. He said at the beginning of his thread that he had returned to modelling on his retirement. You would not think so, as he had exceptional skill, going down to the Pound Shop and buying something and turning it into a model. I was continually amazed. He started in rural Kent and then after a two layouts did a scene near Waterloo, a grim city scape completely unlike anything he had done previously and pulled it off amazingly. I asked him once what his occupation had been, and he replied that it was a Sign Writer, one where you painted directly onto the sign with your wrist supported. (I cannot remember the name of what the support is called.) He was obviously a man of talent. He was always helpful and his comments always came with his gentle sense of humour. I will miss his presence on my thread and the other threads that I follow. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted December 23, 2023 Moderators Share Posted December 23, 2023 I was really saddened to hear the news; I met Adrian a couple of times and had the chance to photograph his Westeham project. A lovely, lovely bloke who was also a very talented old school modeller and a pretty good snapper too with the pics he treated us to. My thoughts are with his family and friends, such things always seem a little sadder close to Christmas. RIP. 5 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted December 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2023 Mr. Cardboard King. I was always amazed by what he achieved with packing cases and printed overlays. Always an inspiration. Paul. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 G'Day Folks Only ever watched his antics on his thread, and loved every minute of it. My sincere condolences to his Family. manna 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I have had the privilege to meet Adrian and his good lady, at a Show. There is no better example of a true gentleman and skilled craftsman, that I am aware of, through more than seven decades. Not only did he have the skills, but presented them with clarity and humour. My thoughts go to his family, who must be missing him more than any of the rest of us can imagine. Rest in Peace, Sir. 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nest Posted January 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1 Very sorry to hear this news. I’m less active on this site these days but always enjoyed seeing what Adrian was up to. My thoughts are with his family. Nestor 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) I am very sorry to hear this news, I had noticed he had not posted for a while. We always gave our layout pictures likes and I very much enjoyed his pictures. He came across as a very decent chap. I always think of his layout when I pass through that part of Kent. Rest in peace Adrian. Edited January 7 by SouthernBlue80s 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just found this thread, very sad news, a great modeller. Martyn 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27 Very sad news indeed. Adrian's modelling was always inspirational and his thread was a lovely, informative read supported by Adrian's excellent images. Rob 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted February 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 RIP Adrian, you have left a delightful legacy of models and scenes on RM Web to hopefully continue offering inspiration and amusement to fellow RM Webbers, my personal favourite was of Brasted. Kevin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 It seems appropriate to put this here 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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