I just learned that Bobby Pitts has passed away at age 77. For a while he was a very active contributor to these forums with his astounding scratchbuilt models of rare and interesting tank cars, and he’d show the entire process from raw materials to finished product. His modeling ability was just out of this world. I don’t think he has posted for a few years however.
Dave Nelson
I do remember him and his modeling, I was always so impressed with what he could accomplish with stuff out of the bin. Maybe we can find his avatar and add him to the RIP track.
Condolences to his family and all who knew him.
My condolenes to his family and friends. Very talented gentleman and I’m grateful that he shared his photos and modeling tips to the scale modeling world.
Hi Brent,
I agree. Hopefully Kevin will read this and add him to the RIP graphic as he has done for several others. I don’t know how to do it.
Dave
I was just thinking about Bobby and his wonderful tank car builds, and can honestly say I missed his participation. I always kind of assumed he was a younger than average modeler. Thats how he came across.
My condolences to those who loved him. Dan
It looks like he was active here for eight years and made 121 posts.
Unfortunately, like Brakie and PastorBob, his avatar was just a weeble. I will need to make him a suitable avatar for the RIP track. Are there any suggestions from those who would know better than me?
-Kevin
While I followed Bobby’s modeling skills I didn’t particularly know the man. We seem to have shared a fondness for cats [:-^]
Here is one of his later photos posted to Flickr. Perhaps it could be used as his icon in memorium:
2021-11-18_02-41-26~2 by bobbypitts44, on Flickr
Or how about this little guy? Sure has “character”.
scratchbuilt Dow chemical Bromine tank car by bobbypitts44, on Flickr
The photo itself can be downloaded from his Flickr page. Just a suggestion, others may have better ideas.
Here’s a photo of Bobby (left) from 1976:
My other hobby from years ago! by bobbypitts44, on Flickr
His passing must have been sudden as he had posted to Trainorders site just over a week ago. Rest in peace, Robert.
Good Luck, Ed
Bobby scratchbuilt tank cars in every size and capacity. I seem to think he stayed with more modern subjects, but if not exclusively, he at least included them.
For my 2 cents, his big high capacity 6 axle tankers were his most impressive builds, thats what comes to mind when I think of “Tank Cars Rule”.
Any other suggestions?
Dan
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for adding Bobby to the RIP track.
I lack any detailed knowledge of him or his work, but could you use the photo of the bromine shorty tank car in Ed’s post?
Dave
Very sorry to hear. I loved his work. He was a regular poster on the MRH site. My condolences to his friends and family.
Guy
I’m sad to read of Bobby’s passing. Not only a great scratch builder but was generous with his encouragement to me and my efforts.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Craig the Bear.
It is always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow modeller.
Though I have not known him he was a respected one.
My condolences to his family and friends.
David
Forum won’t allow me to post pictures or links for some reason. You could use Bobby’s last picture from his Facebook account …
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=184753969046838&set=a.100136694175233
Mark.
Thanks Mark.
Dave
Regards, Ed
Someone mentioned Paster Bob. I searched for any info about him a few years ago but had guessed he had departed. Anyone know?
Condolences to Bobby’s family. His modeling was epic.
Kevin, I’ve been sitting on the fence, but have come to the firm conclusion that “A” is the most appropriate, [^o)] I think???
Cheers, the Bear.[:)]
“A” gets my vote as well.
I sure did enjoy his creativity.
