Gary Webb has passed away
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- Mike StoneyBronze
Gary Webb was a very special person and will be remembered with great fondness.
His beautiful model boat designs and many videos reached a truly world-wide audience and passionate following. I always enjoyed my correspondence with him and will think of him whenever I sail my Kamanik. https://tinyurl.com/SchoonerKamanik
His beautiful model boat designs and many videos reached a truly world-wide audience and passionate following. I always enjoyed my correspondence with him and will think of him whenever I sail my Kamanik. https://tinyurl.com/SchoonerKamanik
if you don't ask, you won't get an answer!
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Spike sent me a reply and a photo of him and Gary.
Spike has always had a good YouTube channel as well as his dad's, I came across Gary's site via spikes RC drone/aircraft. Spike always came up with some great ideas and has a passion for his build and often tried lotS of methods to reach his goal. With a few of Gary'S model's in mid-construction and one in the water that I've used to teach my son to sail.
His sons site was called bearospace, it's not had any new vid for such a long time :( (FYI)
Spike has always had a good YouTube channel as well as his dad's, I came across Gary's site via spikes RC drone/aircraft. Spike always came up with some great ideas and has a passion for his build and often tried lotS of methods to reach his goal. With a few of Gary'S model's in mid-construction and one in the water that I've used to teach my son to sail.
His sons site was called bearospace, it's not had any new vid for such a long time :( (FYI)
Not and expert but bloody keen
@Ronald
Hi Ron, Spike replied to me and sent me a photo of him with his dad Gary.
Hi Ron, Spike replied to me and sent me a photo of him with his dad Gary.
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@AlessandroSPQR
Thank you Alessandro for your response and willingness to share with Spike Webb too. I am sure your words of condolence and gratitude will be appreciated.
Spikeeewebb@hotmail.com
Yes it has 3 (E’s) in his email address
The sailboat in Gary’s video was not a stage set, it is where he lived. His sailboat Sparkle was tied up to the slip in the yacht club of Ensenada, Mexico.
Thank you Alessandro for your response and willingness to share with Spike Webb too. I am sure your words of condolence and gratitude will be appreciated.
Spikeeewebb@hotmail.com
Yes it has 3 (E’s) in his email address
The sailboat in Gary’s video was not a stage set, it is where he lived. His sailboat Sparkle was tied up to the slip in the yacht club of Ensenada, Mexico.
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Hi Ronald, thanks for letting us know.
This is sad news.
I didn't know Gary Webb personally, but only through the internet, especially YouTube.
When I started designing displacement hulls and sailing ships, I had no models to follow and had to rack my brains over many solutions.
Afterward, I started finding other solutions online, including Gary Webb. By then, it was too late; I had found my way, but I really admired his solutions.
I admire those who design from scratch, but especially those who share their ingenuity and ideas with everyone, like Gary Webb.
He also had a face and a manner that I really liked.
I think I'll express my condolences to his son, even if he doesn't know me.
This is sad news.
I didn't know Gary Webb personally, but only through the internet, especially YouTube.
When I started designing displacement hulls and sailing ships, I had no models to follow and had to rack my brains over many solutions.
Afterward, I started finding other solutions online, including Gary Webb. By then, it was too late; I had found my way, but I really admired his solutions.
I admire those who design from scratch, but especially those who share their ingenuity and ideas with everyone, like Gary Webb.
He also had a face and a manner that I really liked.
I think I'll express my condolences to his son, even if he doesn't know me.
I got a nice response from Spike including a reference to Teddy flying a plane.
Roy
Roy
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He seemed to be a really lovely chap. I'll miss his videos. Condolences to his family.
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I offer prayers of strength to all of Mr. Webb's family and friends at this difficult time. His designs and knowledge will be his legacy and a gift to modeling and all future builders.
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Sadly in our hobby where we are predominantly of a certain age group this is a reality we must often face. We must celebrate the memories of those that have left us and not wallow in our own mortality. The older we get, the more precious our days become so use them well and enjoy them at the same time.
Ed
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That's sad, Gary's knowledge and wisdom will be missed. His love of schooners was an inspiration to many of us,
Ross
Ross
Force nothing, waste nothing, leave nothing undone
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Yes Gary will be greatly missed by many if his followers around the globe.
I have been in contact with him before and after his stroke, which he suffered two years ago. He made two videos about a model with a flat bottom but it never came to market. I have seen photos and sketches of it.
Spike has put his career on hold looking after his dad these past few years.
I have been in contact with him before and after his stroke, which he suffered two years ago. He made two videos about a model with a flat bottom but it never came to market. I have seen photos and sketches of it.
Spike has put his career on hold looking after his dad these past few years.
Gary Webb has passed away
Gary’s son, Spike Webb, wrote me to say his father passed away peacefully. Spike gave me permission to share this with people on the website.
Gary Webb, of bearospaceindustries, first designed the sloop Emma, then came Irene, along with several other variations of schooners. He had a series of YouTube videos ranging in topics of various builds, how to make DIY cotton sails, Blocks, Stability and Size, Servo sail controls, and even recognizing how people around the globe shared their experiences and projects by making and sailing Gary’s designs.
If you wish to extend condolences and share with Spike what his dad meant to you, drop him a email at:
spikeeewebb@hotmail.com
Respectfully
Ronald
Gary Webb, of bearospaceindustries, first designed the sloop Emma, then came Irene, along with several other variations of schooners. He had a series of YouTube videos ranging in topics of various builds, how to make DIY cotton sails, Blocks, Stability and Size, Servo sail controls, and even recognizing how people around the globe shared their experiences and projects by making and sailing Gary’s designs.
If you wish to extend condolences and share with Spike what his dad meant to you, drop him a email at:
spikeeewebb@hotmail.com
Respectfully
Ronald
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