Administrators AY Mod Posted July 31, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, nickwood said: RIP MIck, we'll all remember you fondly. Lovely words Nick. 16 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 I was very shocked to see a reference to this in another thread, completely taken by surprise on it. I met Mick only the once at the gold member's Pendon day and sat in on his weathering session. Watching him tutor people was a joy, he was patient and encouraging and think it safe to say everyone walked away from his sessions a satisfied "customer". His posts here always seemed to be in the same vein, guiding people in to the art of weathering. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mick, you will be missed. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) I have been out all day and only just leant of this shockingly sad sad news. Mick will be sadly missed for his friendship, skills and generosity of his time to pass his knowledge to anyone willing to learn from such a master. He will be sorely missed but will live on in the hearts and minds of all he touched. RIP Mick and condolences to all his friends and family. I’ve always thought heaven had too bright a factory finish, so that will soon be sorted! Edited July 31, 2021 by Graham_Muz 2 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I met Mick at a SWAG where we discussed the railways of Portland at some length. I have also followed a lot of his work on here, as others have said truly inspirational stuff. A real tragedy and he will be sorely missed. Martyn 1 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2021 I was very surprised to see this, I'd spoken with him a month or so back on a future project, which he was looking forward to having a go at. I didn't know him well but we always took the time to chat when we saw each other at shows, and his demonstrations ( and postings) were rightly popular, and informative and excellent quality. Departed far too soon. RiP Mick. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 hours ago, AY Mod said: Oh my, that's awful to hear and a shock. I had a lot of time for Mick, as do many others, a wonderful modeller and generous in sharing his skills and talents. Absolutely. I had the good fortune to meet Mick on several occasions and found him to be the definition of a gentleman, approachable, knowledgeable and more than willing to pass on his skills. He was also extremely generous with his praise for my own efforts, both the Penhayle Bay layout and my humble attempts at weathering which he described as “among the best”. High praise indeed. RIP Mick. Condolences to family, friends and modelling colleagues alike. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 31, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, Graham_Muz said: I’ve always thought heaven had too bright a factory finish, so that will soon be sorted! Graham - a marvellous comment... Chris 3 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2021 Like many others I am deeply shocked about the very sad news that Mick Bonwick has passed away. I can’t say I knew him, but I had chatted with him most recently at the 2019 Hornby exhibition at MK. Also watched all the zoom videos he was involved in last year during lockdown. He will be sadly missed by us all RIP 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bill37 Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2021 Sad news indeed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Isherwood Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2021 I too had to read the thread title twice and, even now, can hardly believe it! We only had on-line communication, but a more generous, helpful and thoroughly decent bloke I never came across. Why do the 'good 'uns' always go before their time? I'd love to have met him in person. A real tragedy! John Isherwood. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Gilbert said: I was lucky enough to see Easton in the flesh last week (its even better in real life) when I spent a very pleasant morning drinking coffee with Mick in his garden to discuss changes in the way we would run the weathering courses at Missenden once he finished after this Autumn. He had already decided to stop his tutoring and demonstration activities and we were planning a transition. Easton is very much fixed in place in his workshop and while I agree withe sentiment I feel we should now wait until his widow decides how she wants to deal with his workshop, layout, model collection, books etc. Like many of us Mick had a large collection of "stuff" accumulated over many years...I'm just very glad I had that morning with him just before he was taken ill. Chris Thanks for the update I had forgotten it wasn't portable as an exhibition layout. As I said above such very sad news RIP. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted July 31, 2021 Accurascale staff Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) What thoroughly awful and very sad news. Mick first contacted me with an idea to sponsor a weathering competition at the Hornby Show at MK which we had great fun with and had hoped to turn it into a regular thing each year. He was also so kind to pen weathering tutorials for our modelling series “Let’s Get Involved” on the Accurascale website which I know inspired many people to take up the weathering powders and brushes. A true gentleman and an absolute pleasure to meet and work with. We even had tempted him into a bit of Irish outline too! Mick was really supportive and encouraging of our efforts as we took our first steps into this industry which we will never forget. On behalf of the Accurascale team I’d like extend our sincere condolences to Mick’s family and loved ones. He will be truly missed but we will ensure his tutorials live on through our website at least. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Thanks, Fran. Edited July 31, 2021 by Accurascale Fran 5 1 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 Still trying to digest this. I was only just getting to know Mick, and admired his rare combination of skill, modesty and humour on here. Generosity too, I was curious about some materials and before I knew it he had sent me some of his own. His weathering work was brilliant, the techniques were not complicated yet with his special touch things came to life in magical ways. Only wizards can do that. Rest in peace Mick. 2 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I only had a few chats with Mick, but as others have mentioned, he was so very forthcoming with information, Friendly and witty to no end. He was, and still is a huge weathering inspiration, having given his expert touch to many Southern models. I had hoped to meet him when we were able to get to the UK. Rest easy Mick. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted July 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2021 This is very sad news. Mick struck up conversation with me only recently on here via DMs and was really encouraging, complementary and helpful which meant a lot to me as a newbie, coming from such a skilled chap. My thoughts go out to his friends on here and of course his family. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpugh77 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I had the pleasure of working alongside Mick mostly on Much Murkle, operating together at exhibitions. His dry and quirky humour got me through many a Sunday afternoon. I will miss him immensely, I am honoured to have known him. RIP Mick 3 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNobleWizard Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I am so sad! I had only just begun to know Mick personally, revered for many years as the master of weathering in our hobby and honoured by his regular attendance at my monthly modelling meets. Ironically, the first time he joined me was on a weathering session but rather than judge, he offered constructive guidance and when not speaking directly, gave me many visual clues in order to keep me on track. He will be sadly missed and my condolences are sent to his family and friends. RIP Mick. 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Ive just woken up to this absolutely tragic news. I had been in phone and email conversation with Mick over the last few months regarding the resumption of the Missenden weekends in October and was looking forward to meeting up again. A great modeller and a really lovely man, he will be greatly missed. Jerry 1 5 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Heard the news yesterday and feel so sad that one of the 'good guys' has been taken from us far too early. His humour, coupled with patience and tutoring skills in the art of weathering will have touched so many. We are all more confident at weathering those pristine models, but even more so we are better for knowing him. My first event at Missenden was for a week at one of the Summer retreats. I spent the whole week under the guidance of Mick and step by step he set me on the road to the different aspects of weathering. I have to say I felt rather nervous beforehand but was soon put at ease by him and have not looked back since. A few more Missenden visits later and a couple more courses from Mick, Tim and Stuart on weathering and tree making changed my whole perspective on the art and fun of railway modelling. I owe Mick so much but then he would help anyone out at any time. A true gentleman and I will miss him. Dave 2 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 Sad news another knowledgeable weathering expert passes. Baz 1 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very sad news. Like others above, I never met Mick in real life, but greatly enjoyed his sense of humour and excellent craftsmanship shown on this forum. My condolences to all his friends and family. Nick 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Captain Kernow Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 I have also only just realised what has happened and the news is still sinking in. I noticed something in another thread last night, that with hindsight was clearly a reference to it, but I didn't twig, so I went to bed last night none the wiser. It is hard to believe that he has been taken so soon and unexpectedly. I couldn't claim to have been a close personal friend, nor had I ever attended any of his hugely popular tutorials at Missenden, but I did know Mick in person and it wasn't difficult to recognise as soon as you met him, that Mick was a fundamentally decent, kind and generous human being. We always spent time chatting about various matters, including weathering, at any show that we both happened to be at, especially Scaleforum in Aylesbury and of course there was always the banter on here. Typical of his helpfulness and generosity of spirit might be the time that I asked him (on the Saturday at a Scaleforum) about weathering brick paper and card buildings. Not only did he take the trouble there and then, to go through how he might go about it, the following morning he came in with a sheet of Superquick brick paper, that he had spent time weathering with different powders in his own time the previous evening. As ever, his advice was perceptive and spot-on for that particular task. It's hard to think of anything else to say at the moment. May he Rest in Peace and my condolences to his family and friends. One of life's good guys. 6 1 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Roger Sunderland Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very sad news. I have a rake of Acurascale hoppers that I weathered using his tutorial. They will remind me of him. RIP Mick.0 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I first learned this awful news on @Graham_Muz Twitter. I came on here and the amount of posts on this thread are of no surprise. Mick was hugely admired and one of the friendliest people I've met in the hobby. Like @nickwood, I first met Mick through Tim Shackleton's weathering workshops at Pendon. Our paths would cross frequently at exhibitions and it was always nice to be recognised and enjoy a friendly chat with an absolute gentleman. On a day when I've also learned of the sudden passing of my cousin, it's been a grim day. RIP Mick. 1 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 I didn't know Mick personally but have followed his work on here and other sources. He came across as one of those masters of his game who didn't need to be continually shouting "look at me, how brilliant I am". His work said that for him. 4 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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