Patnab Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hello all, Oh my friends, i am sad, so sad. Its 01h31 here in france and i am walking around alone in my workshop with tears in my eyes. One of my best friend passed a few hours ago. His name was Jean Pierre Dujin I meet him for the first time in 1976 and a few month later, i join him in his modeling club. At this time, my friend had already build nearly 600 1/72 aircrafts. It was hard for him to find new models an he begin to scratch build his own aircrafts. One day, a friend ask him if it was posible to make a resin copy of his last model and he did it. From this date, for each new model, Jean Pierre make a silicon molld and resin copy. Today there were nearly 150 1/72 aircraft available from sir Dujin Two years ago, my friend ask me what aircraft model could interest me. I have a special interest for the Vietnam war and i ask him the Cessna 185/U-17 and the Hellio AU-24 Stallion. Jean Pierre was woking on the masters for thes two models when the cancer hit him. My poor friend will never finish this job and hundreds of other project. All rare and interesting aircrafts I am so sad for his wife and chidrens, its terrible for his family. Miss you Jean Pierre, rest in peace my friend Here are a few models from sir Dujin http://www.sharkit.com/sharkit/Dujin/DujinCatalog.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thorsten Wieking Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) It is always sad to hear when another scale modeler leaves the workbench forever and, in most cases, way too early to finish all his kits. For today, you are not alone in your grief, consider a fellow german modeler grieving with you. Regards Thorsten Edited March 2, 2010 by Thorsten Wieking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldHooker Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yes, always sad when a fellow Modeler has to go, but with the beautiful work Jean Pierre produced, his Spirit will live long in the hearts, shelves, and stashes of we that remain. As was said, you are not alone in your grief, consider a fellow American modeler grieving with you. :D Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'm very sorry to hear of the death of Jean Pierre Dujin......Cancer is a horrible killer. Jean Pierre Dujin created so many amazing aircraft kits.......he has made many people happy during his life I am sure. His body may be gone.......but he is still nearby the ones he loves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend. Life is so short . . . and there is so much to do in such a little time. We should cherish what we have and strive to fill our days with good things--like models and friends who share our interest in them! cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 patnab, Sorry for your loss ..MY deepest heartfelt condolences to you and Jean Pierre Dujins family and friends. I have just seen your link for his work and he was an excellent modeler and it is a sad loss to lose such a brilliant modeler and with him, his knowledge. Can you finish any of his work as an Honor to your friend and his wife and family... Rest in Peace Sir.... HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hello patnab, I add my condolences to those of the other members here. I have always admired Jean Pierre's kits as they were always of the more esoteric types that the major players in our hobby could not touch for economic reasons. Working in a hospital which is the major oncology centre for this region and has a hospice attached I see the suffering of cancer patients every working day (or mostly night). It really is a terrible disease and one for which I hope and pray researchers around the world can work and cooperate to find a cure for. My deepest sympathy to Jean Pierre's family and to you fellow modeler. Late last year I lost two very good friends and neighbours (husband and wife) to cancer. She died in the hospice at work and he died about 3 weeks later at home. Let's all pray that a cure and preventative measures can be found soon. Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayser Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 So sad that your friend passed away. You have my deepest condolances. I looked through his work, and I must say it was very eclectic and interesting indeed. I didn´t know your friend, but judging from his work, he was the kind of modeler that most of us would like to be. I´ll definitively tru and look for pictures of his work on the net now. Thanks for sharing this with us, patnab. Kosti Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sorry for your loss. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 My condolences to you and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El pibe vitina Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sad to hear this news. Mr Dujin did nice and uncommon subjects. My condolences. Regards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Mister Dujin's Family and Friends have my prayers and sympathies ... As well as you Sir ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billbuccaneer Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I am so sorry, Sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papasmurf Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 My deapest condolances on the loss of your dear friend.... My thoughts and sympathies to his Family.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 My condolences. I lost both parents to cancer far to early in their lives (and mine). Your pain is shared, mon amis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patnab Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hello all, Thank you for your kind words my friends, thank you a lot. Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Thompson Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Patrick, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I wish you and his family courage and happy memories of better times to give you the strength to endure your sorrow. John Edited March 3, 2010 by John Thompson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autobahnstormer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 This is terrible news. I met Jean-Pierre at various model shows, he always had stuff I was interested in and was always keen to know what the modeller wanted, his resin kits were always highly sought-after. A thoroughly nice man, he will certainly be missed, but his memory and legacy will live-on in the plastic that we build. Phil Adams Jean-Pierre at 2005 IPMS(UK) ScaleModelworld in Telford With a Mudry CAP232 of his that I built in the colours of the Moroccan Aerobatic Display Team "Green March" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony P Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Very sad news. Maybe a Dujin group build should be organised? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patnab Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hi all Take a ride Here, its amazing http://www.master194.com/forum/viewtopic.p...p;sk=t&sd=a Best Regards fron France Patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 My condolences to you and his family and other friends. That he was a master at his craft is evident for all to see. The modeling world has lost one of its greats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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