Sad announcement

[djparkins]

It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of my dear husband, David Joseph Parkins.
He dedicated his life to everything modelling (alongside all things nature, music and family).
Thank you for the many years of interest and support. He loved the modelling community.
Thank you, Mrs Rebecca Parkins.

 

[simond]

I’m so sorry to read this.

please accept my sympathies.
Simon

 

[Dog Star]

Whilst I did not share David's tastes in jazz music I admired his modelling interests, his openess in regard to products generally and his willingness to help modellers who had problems with building MMP kits.

A great loss to our hobby.

Thank you David, rest in peace.

Graham

 

[cmax]

So Sorry to hear this,

Please accept my sympathies.

Gary

 

[Ressaldar]

Always a treat to talk with him, even if only placing a small order.

A sad loss to all of the modelling hobby.

RIP David.

Mike

 

[Paul Tomlinson]

I can only echo the previous comments - a sad loss.

 

[JimJim]

Sorry for your loss

 

[Brian Wainwright]

RIP David. I shall always be grateful for his wonderful products.
Since condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Ian G]

Such a sad loss to all, what a wonderful gentleman he was, I met him once and spoke over the phone on many occasion.

Ian G

 

[Heather Kay]

There are no words. My deepest condolences.

 

[neaston]

Very very sad news. I have taken great pleasure from building his kits, not always easy but very rewarding. Will be missed.
Nick

 

[Brian Daniels]

Very sad news. It was David's diesel kits that got me into 7mm.

 

[Overseer]

RIP DJP

Thanks for the enjoyable times building the kits.

 

[richard carr]

RIP David

Thank you for all those wonderful kits you produced I enjoyed making everyone that I bought.

Richard

 

[adrian]

Thank you for letting us know and my sincere condolences for your loss. I was fortunate enough to be helping my father on the exhibition circuit at the same time as David and have fond memories of evening drinks with him in Parkers Hotel bar during the Manchester Model Railway Exhibition.

His contribution to the hobby cannot be understated, so many of us have built at least one of his kits or used his components that his legacy will live on for a long time.

RIP DJP.

 

[Dan Randall]

My deepest condolences - RIP David.

 

[AJC]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I never, knowingly, met David, but always admired the obvious quality and range of his work, along with his perspective on modelling and the differences between the railway side and the aircraft side. The kits were a pleasure.



Adam

 

[michael080]

Like others, my first 7mm kit was designed by David. He has raised the bar.
Rest in Peace, we owe you so much.




Michael

 

[oldravendale]

David has left a real and lasting legacy and a hole in the hobby which no one else can fill. So sad for your loss - RIP David.

Brian

 

[john lewsey]

Really sorry to hear this, David sent a really nice message to me on here when I mentioned that my wife passed away recently. A very nice man.