This is Madinventor signing off

[Aerobert 2326]

That's very sad. I don't know what to say. You and your inspirational work will be missed. 

[OnTheTrail 1239]

Very sad news indeed.   For the short time I've been "hanging around here", your builds have been nothing short of incredible with a huge touch of "inspirational"!   My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family at this time.  

[Nikko85 3849]

So sorry to hear this. Would love to say something like hope you get better soon but sometimes life is not that simple.

Your builds were an inspiration too.

[Wooders28 4911]

So sorry to hear.

Sir, you have been an inspiration to many, if not all of us.

Running your , Mad Max Fury Road War Rig ,in the speed runs still makes me chuckle.

Godspeed 

Au revoir.

[Fuijo 938]

I'm sorry that you have to go.

Thanks for showing us stuff that we've never seen before, and so enriching our lives.

[lupogtiboy 516]

OMG! At a total loss for words. I don't post on here very much these days, but you've been an inspiration to all of us on here. We've never met and not interacted that much really, but I feel like we all know you so well. Much love out to you and your family.

[Juggular 5088]

 I wish you comfortable and easy remaining time for you and your family.  I recently thought of another younger member who passed away years ago, also of Shodog. I don't know why I thought of them.  In 20 years, MadInventor is one of a dozen I remember off the top of my head, so this hits the core.  For whatever it's worth, I wish you many small miracles that could help. 

 

[NWarty 1330]

My heart goes out to you and your family MadInventor. Thank you for spending time with us hobby nerds and sharing your passion over the last decade.

As my Navy friends say, Fair Winds and Following Seas. Wishing you a peaceful journey .  

[Jason1145 4685]

Ah my very good friend  sorry for the news and will miss you here, but don’t be worried or fearful it’s just the next phase for you.

So prepare for this next chapter remembering all the good you’ve done and happy times you’ve had,  your family love you and will always have you with them, don’t worry friend.

Your good Tamiya pal - Jason1145.

[Nobbi1977 1793]

Sorry hear this 🙁

 

I have enjoyed your builds over the years

[BuggyDad 5903]

A heartbreaking message to come back to TC to read. I am another who has been awed by your creativity in the name of fun, which is a noble aim in my view. I wish you and your family all the best and from what I've seen of your exploits in this hobby I suspect you are a great inspiration to them and many others. 

[Fish Slice 35]

So sorry to hear. There are no words. 

[GooneyBird 959]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you all the best, and hope your days are filled with laughter and love. 

You showed us a bunch of stuff we never even thought possible, and our lives are the better for it. Thank you.

[Fruitfly01 596]

This is sad news. I'm so sorry.  May Tamiya Heaven provide you with all the box wrenches you ever need.

[TwistedxSlayer 1303]

I don't honestly know what to say :-(

[qatmix 824]

You’ve been an inspiration for many of us here. Take care and Godspeed.

[Collin 2047]

"You will ride eternal, shiny and chrome."

[twaleta 161]

On 8/26/2023 at 10:08 AM, MadInventor said:

So folks, the cancer has finally caught up with  me, I have been put on end of life care by the local hospice.

Its been great fun interacting with you all and thanks for tolerating my non tamiya scratch builds on the tamiyaclub forum.

I have passed my forum account to my son (who at the moment is 11). I hope that if he questions, particularly about parts ID, that you will collectively help him out.

Thanks.

The last 10 years have been a lot of fun.

Goodbye my friends................

Sad to see this You are a great person and i wish the best to you and your family.

[MICHAELs TopForce17 587]

awesome scratch builds. you will be in my prayers.

[JennyMo 3536]

I've only just seen this.

Best wishes in the next life my friend.

Jx

[Mechanic AH 599]

MadInventor, deeply saddens me to read this. Best wishes and thank you for sharing your unique and inspiring builds. You will be missed.

[bjorklo 1620]

Oh, nooo... sorry to hear this. 
Your an absolute master on the scratch builds, have loved all of them. 

Until next time...

[Kevin_Mc 411]

I've just been pointed in the direction of this post. I will be thinking of you Martin - your scratch builds, advice, and fountain of machining knowledge have been a pleasure to watch over the past 10+ years.

Wishing you and your family strength and peace.

[RC_FunLand 172]

What a gut punch... So sorry to hear. Rest easy my friend. Wish I got to know you a little better when I had the chance...

May you and your family find peace in your souls. Godspeed.

[GoFast80 15]

Learned your name from the forum and found your thread on a random topic search. Martin, I wish you peace and your family strength.