Bill if you would let the family know Martin meant much to all of us he helped in so many ways.His support went above just modeling he supported us in so many ways.
Rick

Ladies and Gents.
I have received an email from Chris(Martins son).
The family have visited the MB site.
They wish to express there gratitude for all the “touching and lovely comments” that were posted.
They wish to thank each and everyone who knew Martin and posted individual sentiments and stories.
Take care and stay safe.
Regards Bill.

Hello all,
Stories that life writes.
My sincere condolences to the relatives of Martin 555. May he rest in peace. We will miss him, but he will always be in our thoughts.
Farewell Martin,
Michel-Cl.

Farewell my friend, Godspeed. My thoughts were with you and your family on this sad day.

I was privileged to have 'known' you electronically for an all too short time, from 'Big Blue' through to 'My little Victory', I do hope you managed to finish her.
I came to know you as a consummate model maker, artist and sculptor - those horses are incredible - and a gentle man of great humour with a talent for enthusing and teaching other model makers. Not to mention an inspired recycler!
As Colin said, we will meet up again so get the workshop set up and we will endeavour to bring a supply of yoghurt pots and ice cream tubs with us.
I raise my glass to you and bid you 'Auf wiedersehen'.
Cheers, Doug

Martin, from the posts and tribute on this board it’s obvious that you had a special soul. I’m honored to have known you. I hope you have a gentle journey to Heaven.

Rest in peace my friend. You have been an asset to the whole world. Many thanks for all your help and humor. You will be sorely missed. Thanks again Martin555 👍👍👍

I raised my glass to you Martin.🍷🍷
Many thanks for all the sound advice given, and many hours of laughter on Skype chats and emails.
Just wondering now what Southampton is going to do with the excess yoghurt pots left over.!🤣.
Thank you Stephen for a fitting tribute.
Take care all and stay safe.
Bill

Till we meet again, journey in peace shipmate.
Friends forever.
Colin.

Hurts us all to loose someone special

Thank you Stephen for that very nice ‘special message’
He will be laid to rest today so I am sure we all will have Martin and his family in our thoughts. Heaven will now have the benefit of that amazing sense of humour. Bob Monkhouse, beware. You have worthy competition. RIP Martin.😢

Thankyou Bill.To all the Captain's gone before.Martin you are in good hands.RIP
Rick

Thanks Bill. A day to remember our good friend.

Thank you Bill for letting us know, I will certainly raise a glass to a giant among modellers.
Rest easy dear Martin.
Cheers Colin.

Ladies/Gents.
I have today received an update from Chris,Martins son.
Martins funeral will take place on Thursday 9th March at 14.30.
I post this in open forum with his consent should anyone wish to have a reflective moment or raise a glass to a fellow shipmate.
RIP Martin
Stay safe one and all.
Regards
Bill.

I sent a link to this topic to Martin's family so that they could see all the tributes from our members.

I received the following response from Martin's son:

" It was very touching to read the comments from the members; dad would have greatly appreciated them. The forum was a large part of dad’s life since he retired around 5 years ago. He loved being in contact with like minded hobbyists and I believe he considered you all as his friends."

So sorry to hear of Martin's passing. One of our most knowledgeable shipmates, he was a great inspiration to us all. I'm afraid I missed the news for a few days as I was none too well myself, but I have the excuse of being 25 years older than him. R.I.P.

Nerys

Martin
You will be very sadly missed, not only on this site, but both as a good friend and a stalwart member of out Skype group.
Rest in Peace

Steve

Just read of Martins passing. I’ll truly miss him. He always had a kind word for people, encouraged us all on our builds, our health, was just a truly decent and gentle person with a very good sense of humor.
My prayers go out to Martin’s family and friends.

Godspeed Martin.

"RIP" Martin555-

I've known Martin for over 5 years now!
A true friend and an awesome model builder!
I will miss his wealth of information and techniques.

He'll truly be missed by us all!


Ed-

Devastating news of Martin's passing. Full of helpful knowledge when needed and assisted all of us at a moment's notice. Will miss Martins posts and creations. Rip

Scott

I only got to know Martin555 a short while. I know why everyone loved and respected him. He was a real gentleman. Prayers to family and friends. Thanks,. Dave RR

I was very sad to hear of Martins' passing. I'll miss Martins' sense of humour, helpful suggestions and on-line friendship. He was a tremendous asset to this site, and has no doubt helped countless modellers with advise and encouragement. He wasn't in good health for a long time, but it didn't slow him down. He'll be a great loss to all of us, as there are few people who put in the effort to help others like he did. One of a kind, - RIP mate.

JB

My condolences to Martin's family. Martin was a very positive, fun & kind man.

Very sad news about Martin . I counted Martin as a friend who kindly PM'd me whilst I was going through the worst of my Cancer treatments ,like everyone else my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends .
RIP Martin a true friend and a great model builder.

Hi:
I have just heard that Martin555 passed away... I did not know him personally, but he always had a word of encouragement, support and help, to my doubts about this hobby. Rest in peace, Martin555

I read the posts and thoughts of the members of this family we all belong to.Personaly I am so happy to have found this community of friends and builders.It seams Martin was a great friend to all of us.We have lost a great friend and hobbiest.
Rick

Always one of the first with an encouraging and positive word, he will be greatly missed by so many of us.
Condolences to his family, God bless
ChrisG

Very sad news indeed.
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Always a helping comment and encouragement ..
Will be missed.
Muddy....

Martins passing is a tragic loss not only for his family but for like minded enthusiasts across the modeling world.
We regularly chatted via email or Skype.
He will be missed by many.
Rest in peace Martin.
Bill.

I am so sorry to read that Martin has passed away. As a beginner he was the person who recommended me to join this forum and contacted me about a problem I had with building my first RC boat. His messages were friendly and very helpful. Although I only communicated with him for a short time I will miss his friendliness and helpful advice.

My sincere condolences to Martins family.
R.I.P. MARTIN

Such a sad loss for all the family and my thoughts are with them, but this also extends to those in our little modeller family. Martin555 was and always will be an inspiration to me and us all with those words of encouragement and guidance.
Rest in peace and fair winds Martin

My deepest condolences to Martin's family and friends. He will be missed

I am both shocked and saddened to hear that Martin is no longer with us, and my heart goes out to his friends and family. A terrible tragedy if ever there was one, and he will be sadly missed by all of his friends on this website. Rest in peace my friend and god bless you.

Terrible news, I am deeply shocked and saddened with this news. I can only mirror what others have said and acknowledge how Martin was a friend to all. A most welcoming, knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor.
My sympathy to his family.
May he rest in peace.

Stephen.

Very shocking and sad news. 😔
Martin had a very individual character and added a different dimension to this site.
His comments were always welcomed and his humour was unique too!
He will be missed by all.
Robbob.

My heart felt condolences to Martin's family and friends. It is a terrible loss.

Such a shock, the news about Martin who always commented on people's builds with such enthusiasm and with helpful comments.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

To his family and friends I extend my condolences also, as he helped me along the way as a beginning builder.

May the Lord give grace and peace to yours as we pause to reflect.

Ron 🇨🇦

A good evening
I wish you and your family all the strenght in these difficult period of time with the loss of your father.
Regards
Herman

my sympathy goes to Martins family and a sad loss to this club. His knowledge and help to other club members will be sorely missed. He spent a lot of time on Skype helping me sorting some of the problems I had with my models!
REST IN PEACE MARTIN

Such sad news about Martin.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
He was battling his health on several fronts but you would never know as he never lost his sense of humour even when he really didn’t feel well. A real trooper who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace our good friend Martin.

I will really miss Martin, as I almost gave up with modelling until he saved me.
He was and still is my inspiration to continue with the hobby.
God bless you shipmate, you were the best of everything that is good in our tiny world, rest in peace dear friend.
Colin.

I will miss you Martin knowing that he was such a wonderful builder and friend to all of us.We will miss his builds his humour and help. May you rest in peace.
Rick

I am very sorry to hear about Martin.
It just reminds me how precious life is but can end at any time.
My father died suddenly at the age of 54.
Trev

Very sad news to hear the passing of Martin 555, he was a major part of this website, and I know will be sadly missed by many members, still hard to accept after him posting on the site only a few weeks ago.
r.i.p. Martin

Pete

This is awful news. I know he's not been well for some time, but I didn't see this coming so suddenly.

65 is no age and I see he was actively posting still on the 31st Jan. He's certainly been a huge asset to the community here. Welcoming and helping all our members, all around the world.

A tremendous loss to the community 😔

Stephen

Sad to hear this. When I was new to the site Martin made me feel part of the community immediately.

He indeed will be missed....