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Offline Bluesfan

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2018, 12:19:01 AM »
So glad, it's touching and heart warming to hear this.

When it's all organised and in situ, maybe could one of our NZ friends post us a snap of the finished display?

Best wishes once more to Des' family.

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2018, 12:20:00 AM »
Perfect!!!  Such wonderful news!  Des would be so pleased.

Cheers, Wingnut Wings!

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2018, 12:54:30 AM »
He was a master, for all of us, and his works are simply masterpieces.
I am very glad they found a new home where they can become Des' heritage available to all of us lovers of those strange flying machines.

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2018, 12:58:55 AM »
Like ALL of the others I am extremely PLEASED that the Masterpieces Created by Des have found the Perfect Home! Thanks to Dave and all of the WNW folks for making this lasting Tribute to Des become a reality!
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Offline Rob_Owens

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2018, 01:17:28 AM »
Terrific news!!!
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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2018, 01:58:30 AM »
Can only echo others thoughts on this. Utterly superb. I am sure Des would have been so proud. Thanks to those that made this happen.
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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2018, 02:38:26 AM »
Perfect tribute to Des' incredible work and contribution to the WWI modelling community.  It also shows that WNW is more than just a model manufacturer, but part of an international community of modelers, and they are recognizing Des' great contribution to that community.
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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2018, 02:49:59 AM »
What a great result. Kudos to all those involved in this and what a great legacy for Des.

Brilliant

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2018, 03:16:24 AM »
Wow! This is Great News! And a big Thanks to the team who made this all happen! If I didn't have enough reasons to visit Omaka a very significant one has been added... Special thanks to those at Wingnutwings! Regards to all, Marc.
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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2018, 03:40:32 AM »
Grat news, Des' masterpieces deserve to be in a museum and this will be the best housing to preserve his memory.
Very well done.
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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #25 on: May 23, 2018, 03:47:23 AM »
Absolutely the best possible outcome, Des was inspirational to many of us and this way his work still can be and some recognition for everything himself and Adrienne has done for so many of us and now to future WWI modellers.  Fantastic work arranging this you guys.

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2018, 06:30:28 AM »
Great way to honor Des and his family.  Can we expect pictures sometime soon ?

Ed

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #27 on: May 23, 2018, 08:42:20 AM »
That is a trully excellent outcome. Well done to all. I will have to visit Omaka now!

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #28 on: May 23, 2018, 09:41:03 AM »
I echo everyone's comments. The perfect solution. thank you to all involved. Makes me believe in humanity again!

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Re: A new home for Des Delatorre's models collection
« Reply #29 on: May 23, 2018, 11:07:26 AM »
 This is a fitting tribute for Des indeed. I know Des was a great inspiration to us all and a true friend to me personally . He was a true Master Modeler and with the move to NZ his Masterpieces can and will be a great inspiration to even more modelers World Wide. My thanks to Dave and the WNW Crew for make this happen. All the Very Best to Des's Family and to each one of you.
Highest Regards,
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