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chrism
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2015 - 10:21 PM UTC
I saw a post on Finescale Modeler's Facebook page that Shep Paine has passed away. I was amazed at his dioramas that he created and made their way into the pages of FSM. RIP Shep
DougCohen
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2015 - 10:35 PM UTC
Indeed it is sad news, Shep was a giant in the hobby and a great teacher to a lot of us. I am inspired by his work and his books every time i open a new kit or start a figure project, he was my friend, he will be missed.

Doug Cohen
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 - 01:48 AM UTC
Thanks Chris, also see this..........
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/237588&page=1

See ya in the funnies...........
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 01:43 AM UTC
With the passing of Shep Paine we've lost another Icon in our hobby. I was fortunate to meet him just once at a IPMS national convention back in the 1970s.

May he rest in peace.

Joel
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 09:55 AM UTC
I also feel his influence was huge for a whole generation of us in the 70s. The Monogram B-24 and B-17 dioramas were stunning in showing what was possible. In some ways I'm still trying to match his example decades later!

I am sorry that he is gone.
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