Hi Bruce. I literally just saw Boyd. On April 24th I met him. I'd purchased his Ultimate Space Battleship Yamato to help support his treatments and went to his house to pick it up. He looked great. He was in good spirits and seemed to be physically recovering and getting stronger. And, I have to say, he was so nice and the coolest older nerd I've ever met. He spent the better part of 6 hours showing me his workspace and his model room while we just talked about everything science fiction and the modeling community. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear he'd just passed away. I will treasure the time I spent with him, the model he made and how amazing his show was. He inspired me to start modeling again and his videos always had great tips on techniques and experiences shared. I will really miss him. RIP Boyd Crompton.
wow I was always hoping to get out there to his shop and to finally talk to him in person and I am glad to here that you had such a nice time with him. And boy you really got a great model build from him that star blazers ship is so cool. thanks so much for writing what you wrote.
I can't believe he's gone, he was one of the most talented Model builders I have ever seen, I have followed so many of his videos for years, and have even asked for advice and he always answered , such a great guy,
Just found your channel. I remember doing a couple Google Hangouts with Boyd way back when. He was an amazing builder and it always made me feel good to see that something I did caught his attention enough to have hime make a comment. He will be missed. I think I'm going to be doing a Lost in Space build in his honor since I know that was a favorite of his. You've been subbed
His videos on the 1:350 TOS Enterprise was my inspiration to get back into model building. The way he explained things during his builds made it seem as if anyone could build what he was building. He will truly be missed.
I’m in shock. I knew he was ill but had no clue his time was so near to ending. I only subscribed to his channel a little less than a year ago. His easy manner and clear dedication to modeling won me over with the first of his videos that I saw. His willingness to reply to comments really struck me too- he was incredibly patient as you said, answering the same questions over and over, knowing that it might have been the hundredth time he had heard it but it was the first time the commenter got up the courage to ask. His willingness to share his “secrets” was boundless. He was happy to learn new things too, like about the existence of flexible superglue. I’m rambling here. My thoughts just won’t order for me. I’m going to go and binge watch all of his videos while his channel is still up. He still has a lot to teach. That’s going to be my tribute to him.
Yes it was shocking and still is. I am glad you found his channel and will continue to watch his work and he did really want to show everything he knew about building models.
One reason why I started building Plastic models was all to do with Boyd. He really made my models come alive. And because of Boyd I went over and beyond. All my Star Trek builds are because of Boyd. RIP 😢BOYD 😢
Im trying to find the Facebook page, can you possibly share the link. Boyd seriously inspired and helped me with my 1/350 series enterprise, id happily build a star trek model with his colors
you can join the model shop page on Facebook its the page he started or me on the revenge of the show page on face book let me know if you find it and thanks for watching.
yea it sucks I think its just hard not really having closer being we never saw him in person but yet we and especially you and cal, Armondo, and tag You guys probably talked to him more then anyone.any way I hope we talk soon
Hi Bruce. I literally just saw Boyd. On April 24th I met him. I'd purchased his Ultimate Space Battleship Yamato to help support his treatments and went to his house to pick it up. He looked great. He was in good spirits and seemed to be physically recovering and getting stronger. And, I have to say, he was so nice and the coolest older nerd I've ever met. He spent the better part of 6 hours showing me his workspace and his model room while we just talked about everything science fiction and the modeling community. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear he'd just passed away. I will treasure the time I spent with him, the model he made and how amazing his show was. He inspired me to start modeling again and his videos always had great tips on techniques and experiences shared. I will really miss him. RIP Boyd Crompton.
wow I was always hoping to get out there to his shop and to finally talk to him in person and I am glad to here that you had such a nice time with him. And boy you really got a great model build from him that star blazers ship is so cool. thanks so much for writing what you wrote.
Boyd was a once in a lifetime person. I thoroughly enjoyed his builds and his various treatments over the years. I will miss him.
yes we will
I can't believe he's gone, he was one of the most talented Model builders I have ever seen, I have followed so many of his videos for years, and have even asked for advice and he always answered , such a great guy,
Yea he would really want to teach people stuff he held nothing back from model building
Boyd was a great inspiration to many, including myself. Sorry to hear of his passing.
I hope I did it right for him in this vid
Boyd was a nice guy and a great modeler. RIP.
Just found your channel. I remember doing a couple Google Hangouts with Boyd way back when. He was an amazing builder and it always made me feel good to see that something I did caught his attention enough to have hime make a comment. He will be missed. I think I'm going to be doing a Lost in Space build in his honor since I know that was a favorite of his. You've been subbed
thanks and that would be cool when you build that lost in space ship
His videos on the 1:350 TOS Enterprise was my inspiration to get back into model building. The way he explained things during his builds made it seem as if anyone could build what he was building. He will truly be missed.
yea he held no secrets to building a model kit
I’m in shock. I knew he was ill but had no clue his time was so near to ending.
I only subscribed to his channel a little less than a year ago. His easy manner and clear dedication to modeling won me over with the first of his videos that I saw. His willingness to reply to comments really struck me too- he was incredibly patient as you said, answering the same questions over and over, knowing that it might have been the hundredth time he had heard it but it was the first time the commenter got up the courage to ask. His willingness to share his “secrets” was boundless. He was happy to learn new things too, like about the existence of flexible superglue.
I’m rambling here. My thoughts just won’t order for me.
I’m going to go and binge watch all of his videos while his channel is still up. He still has a lot to teach. That’s going to be my tribute to him.
Yes it was shocking and still is. I am glad you found his channel and will continue to watch his work and he did really want to show everything he knew about building models.
He lived down the street from me, used to help me lighting all the time.
very cool I am sure he was very helpful and must have been great to see his work in person.
Sorry for your loss, Bruce.
thanks. its a loss to the model community.
One reason why I started building Plastic models was all to do with Boyd. He really made my models come alive. And because of Boyd I went over and beyond. All my Star Trek builds are because of Boyd. RIP 😢BOYD 😢
You and many others
Im trying to find the Facebook page, can you possibly share the link. Boyd seriously inspired and helped me with my 1/350 series enterprise, id happily build a star trek model with his colors
you can join the model shop page on Facebook its the page he started or me on the revenge of the show page on face book let me know if you find it and thanks for watching.
@@RevengeOfTheShow yes sir thank you so much. I joined a few hours ago.
@@XenoZero82 cool looking forward to seeing your build I have not started mine with work and getting ready to shoot a big show at the toy solder show.
He will be greatly missed and a great loss to the scale model community
yes he will
Im still in limbo man. I still cant put my head around not ever speaking with him again.
yea it sucks I think its just hard not really having closer being we never saw him in person but yet we and especially you and cal, Armondo, and tag You guys probably talked to him more then anyone.any way I hope we talk soon
@@RevengeOfTheShow i tried catching Cal in the hangout night before last but he wasnt on when i checked in. I might try again this coming weekend.
Let me know when you go on