HOLMES Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) I just went over to check out the Diorama Forum, where brilliance shines.. And where modelers like FRED SHAMMAS always presented impressive, outstanding, marvelous Dioramas with realistic scenes.. So what a shock.to read that Fred has passed away.. Sebastijan posted the news on Fred's Diorama thread stating he passed away on 9/27... I am deeply shocked as I admired and adored his work, and he always appeared and was humble about his modeling achievements. I will miss him very much ... He will be missed very much.please say a Prayer for a lovely man. :pray: MY. Condolences and prayers go out to his family , friends and colleagues. Fred hope you will find Peace in the silver skies. REST IN PEACE. Edit:Arabic word for God Willing Edited September 29, 2013 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Heck. ..63 views and not one Comment.. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I was saddened to read the news in that thread earlier today...I greatly admired Fred's talent and modelling...photography and the way he could combine the his 2 passions. Rest in peace Fred. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My sympathies and prayers to the Shammas Family ... I know I will miss seeing any future works from Fred, it was always a delight when he's post new photos ... He was a "quiet" member here on ARC, he let his work speak for itself ... Rest in Peace, Sir ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I am sorry to hear this. I hope the best for his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Any news of what happened or how old he was? Horrible to hear this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Heck. ..63 views and not one Comment.. <_</> I've got something special planned for the next month to honour Fred on the ARC homepage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm really sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. His aircraft models in his favorite hangar and tarmac settings were were always eerily life-like. Usually I have to strain to see realism in a model. His work is the exact opposite - I have to strain to see a model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I actually saw his IRIAF dioramas features in Magazines, as they routinely confused them for the real thing! Which really says something. sorry to hear of his passing and I was greatly impressed and influenced by the models and pictures he built and took. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I am deeply saddened by the news, he was clearly a talented and passionate modeler. I remember reading somewhere that he was a retired FedEx pilot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flatout Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I will say a a prayer for the Shammas family, RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm really sad, I was always amazed by his works and had the honor to chat with him a couple of time. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very sad news. He was inspirational. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 A great loss to the model building community. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Fred Shammas you are an inspiration to us and seeing your work is truly a masterpiece! May you rest in peace. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 After seeing Fred's excellent diorama work, I wished I had met the guy in person as I knew he could teach me some great things. Now that he is gone, maybe I won't be able to learn in person, but he can still teach me some great things each time I look at his stuff. Can't think of a better legacy to leave behind than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl h Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 RIP Fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Just saw this. Sad news indeed. Truly an inspiration in our hobby. Rest in peace to him, and all the best to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Shockingly sad news. I visited his thread in the diorama forum almost daily. Tragic loss. My deepest condolences to his family :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 RIP Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) A true modelling master which we can all look up to for inspiration RIP Fred Edited September 30, 2013 by scotthldr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Very shocked to hear this. His work was inspirational ....RIP Fred Even though I did not know him in person, it's hits home ......my prayers are with him and his family Condolences Brian Param Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 His work was amazing- I first saw it in a thread where he was accused of faking models with photos of real planes! My deepest condolences to his family and friends- this is a great loss to our modeling community. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 A real shame to lose Fred, his talent for combining modelling and photography was second to none. Vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomPhreakII Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 What the.... How did that happen?? Harald 63 is waaaay too young... damm..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.