A 19th Century Machine Shop Diorama

[mklotz]

Terrible news indeed.  John was a great exemplar in both his craft and manner.  I will miss him.  RIP, John.

[Kim]

Very sad news indeed.  John did wonderful work and seemed like a kind, gentle and sharing person.

Please pass along our condolences to his family, if you ever have the opportunity.

And thank you for letting us know.
Kim

[steamer]

RIP John.    I always enjoyed your creativity, and demeanor.   It was a pleasure to watch you work.

Dave

[Admiral_dk]

Another Master Craftsman, Gentleman and as mentioned great personality has joined the big workshop beyond - you will be missed and fondly remembered here John.

[Don1966]

Sorry to hear of John’s passing his work was very inspiring to all. RIP John and condolences to his family.


Regards
Don

[Chipswitheverything]

Very sad to know that John has gone from us.  His work was beautiful, meticulous and original, and his modest and gentlemanly contributions to this forum were superbly done and very enjoyable.   Dave

[ShopShoe]

I'm sorry to hear the news. John was one who could definitely claim the title "Modelmaker." He was also the one whose latest installment was always a must read and "well looked forward to."

ShopShoe

[Hugh Currin]

Tom says John "lost his ongoing battle with Cancer". Besides feeling sad from the news I'm sad that I did not know of his battle before, some how delinquent in not knowing. I found his dioramas to be amazing. He and his work will be missed.

It is with great sadness that I have to add to this thread to say that my very good friend passed away yesterday. He lost his ongoing battle with Cancer. John Madill had one of the most inventive minds I have ever know, and I will miss his dry humor and incredible imagination.

RIP Old Friend!

Tom

[wagnmkr]

John kept his battle very quiet. Only a very few knew of it. He was a very private man in some regards, but loved to share his model making with other modellers. The paper models that he made were wonderful to look at, and the detail he added was always well thought out, and executed perfectly.

[Roger B]

John did mention his health problems and also what to do with his models briefly in the past. I hope they and he end up in a good place, his attention to detail was always amazing 

[cnr6400]

Very sorry to hear of John's passing. My condolences to his family. I always enjoyed his posts on this forum. As others have said, a gentleman and a fine craftsman.

[Flyboy Jim]

Sad news indeed!  He was very knowledgeable and I always learned a lot from his well thought out and entertaining threads. A true gentleman.

RIP John.

Jim

[gbritnell]

A truly great machinist and modeler. He attention to details was second to none. I enjoyed our online conversations and considered him both helpful and courteous. He will be missed by this community.
gbritnell

[Bearcar1]

A sad day it is indeed. I truly was in awe of John's talents in bringing small scale to real life. I did not know the man personally, only through this portal, but I always looked forward to seeing his next installment as there was something to be learned each and every time he shared his work. He will be remembered by us all.


BC1
Jim