niart17 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sad indeed. Incredible talent. Prayers to family and friends. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 So sad to read this. I always wondered who he was, where he was from, where he got his inspiration from. At a point I even came to believe he might be an active Iranian Air Force personnel which at the same time seemed very weird in the circumstances.. I never met him or maybe even shared email words with him but I deeply admired his work. It always was an outstanding mix of photo, scene setting and modeling skills that always fooled me into wondering if his models were real. Knowing his models were models I used to try to find clues and give aways but generally had hard time finding some. I really jump to open any topic with his name and always ended being amazed. It did not know him but it seems so strange to think he is gone now!! Seems like a part of my hobby world is gone now!! My deepest condolences to his family and friend. I shall/will remember him. Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sven Harjacek Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 WOW, that's a shock... He was an amazing builder and always ready to help with suggestions and tips. You will be missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have taken all the photos from this long 8 year thread and I've made 27 articels of Fred's work. I will run one article each day for the next month in Memory of Fred. I am very sorry to see he is gone. I admired his work very much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 That will be one cool memorial for a passed on modeler, Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sad news indeed! He was a great modeler and photographer. He will be missed by us all! I feel we should start the new year with a group build dedicated in his name. What do you all think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's always sorrow when nice guys pass away... Rest in peace, Fred. Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.C. Bahr Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Heck. ..63 views and not one Comment.. Wouldn't read too much into it... I often see such things that I don't always post any thoughts to, but still sympathize with the group at large... and I'm sure there are probably many others likewise as well. Doesn't mean we don't care... it's just that we didn't post any thoughts... sometimes just out of shear loss and lack of words at the situation. I did link it back to Steve's first article on another site to try to help get the word out though. Even though he was quiet in his way... the modeling world lost a giant in him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cabo91 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Very sorry to hear of Fred Shammas's passing. RIP....I loved looking at his models and photos. You'll be missed Fred Steven Santiago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 My condolences to his family, relatives, friends, and to all ARC members who knew him best. ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 That will be one cool memorial for a passed on modeler, Steve. Thanks...you are too kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomPhreakII Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I have taken all the photos from this long 8 year thread and I've made 27 articels of Fred's work. I will run one article each day for the next month in Memory of Fred. I am very sorry to see he is gone. I admired his work very much. Very nice touch.. thanks for that Steve... Hara;d Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger 01 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 A great modeler, based on what i've seen. I wish his family comfort during this difficult time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Anyone know what happened? How did he pass away? Everytime I see his name on a post started by him -- even before I click on the link--- I know I'm in for a treat. His work is amazing! Like the others, I too have a hard time figuring out if his models are the real thing or a model. They're that good. Rest in Peace, sir. You will be missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General Grievous Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sorry to hear that. My condolences to the family. GG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I.Illes Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Saddened to hear this :( Rest in Peace, Fred. Your work was and is an inspiration. You will be missed. :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 bad and sad news :S Rip,and condolences to his family :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 A while back FRED sent ME his flickr link...I hope this works as it has lain in MY archives.. His photography is incredibly stunning and as he was unassuming gentleman, many of you wont have seen this and if you did then good you saw his work. He was a regular contributor to airliner .net . He was also a member of the IIAF. http://www.iiaf.net/iiafmisc/credits.html Scroll down list of names. His photo stream... Sone amazing shots .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/51284792@N03/page1/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/51284792@N03/page1/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/51284792@N03/ HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Even I don't know him, his work is still amazing and I can see Fred's passion inside. I'm sure he had a lot of fun and happy times enjoying his hobby! For sharing this with us, I just say "Thank you" and "good bye". May he take care of all of us here now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevenichols Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Fred, You will always be with us. My deepest condolences to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon50EX Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Fred was a good friend, but i'd been out of touch with him for several years. I'm gonna miss him a lot. david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I have taken all the photos from this long 8 year thread and I've made 27 articels of Fred's work. Sums it all up really doesn't it, an 8 year old thread with 65,885 and counting views. That will be one cool memorial for a passed on modeler, Steve. How about renaming the diorama section in his memory, just a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 My sympathies and condolences to his family and friends including those here on ARC. May they be granted the solace and peace so much deserved in a very at a times such as this. I didn't know Mr. Shammas, however I have seen examples of his skills without knowing it was his, and it was indeed outstanding. I wonder what he thought when the IRIAF used pix that looked very very similar to some work he had done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 He had great diorama work and shots, he will be missed. My sincere condolences goes out to the family and loved ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Gentlemen, I have an update about FRED SHAMMAS . Early hours of thus morning I received an e- mail from one if Fred's friends, a IIAF Pilot, Major Farhad NASSIRKHANI, who writes that Mr SHAMMAS had been living in Iran but none of his friends{IIAF PILOTS} knew this and they don't know any details as to his passing. He goes on to say he was a good pilot and that FRED even borrowed a Golden Crown Helmet to take photos of the Major which had Golden Crown Insignia on it and which he fondly says FRED still had in his house. Major Farhad NASSIRKHANI stated that Fred's sister who lived in Los Angeles is now in Iran for the burial, which the Major said is happening as he write ME this e mail.. He said he would keep ME Informed. He is also overwhelmed by the number of people who will miss him and thanked us for our prayers and condolences... Thanks Gentlemen... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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