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It's ready for paints
🕑 Added 2024-11-12 17:35:33 +0000 UTCMy friends, I finished the construction stage of the diorama. Laminating with veneer was extra painful because of the size of this base. I don't have a large enough sheet to wrap the entire base with the woodgrain going vertical - which is the easiest way to wrap a round diorama with veneer. With horizontal woodgrain, it's much more difficult. As such, the filled gap in the back is an eyesore... but it could be worse. I finished the diorama with a sore throat and runny nose because last Wednesday, I went on a ride and the cold air did a number on me. I think narrating the video will be interesting with this strange muffled voice that I currently have.
On a different note, I have some sad news I wanted to share. A few hours after I posted the previous update, early on Friday morning, my grandfather passed away. He was 85 and died of old age. Over the past year, each time I saw him he grew smaller and more frail. The last time I saw him alive was on Thursday evening, but at that point, he wasn't aware of where he was or who was in the room with him. But I'm glad he didn't have to be in a hospital and instead passed away at home, in his bed. We buried him on Sunday. He was born in 1939 and remembered some parts of the war. He used to tell me: "I remember shaking hands with the Germans when they were passing through our village towards Russia, and a few years later I was greeting and shaking hands with the Russians". He would repeat and remember this sentence even when his Alzheimer's was getting really severe. He also told me once that they had a dugout in the garden in case things got bad during the war.
As I was reminiscing about my childhood spent with him, when I used to go on vacations to my grandparents' house, I realized one thing. We might have just a few more years before the last WW2 veteran passes away, and a little bit more than that before the last person to actually remember the darkest era in human history is gone. We have to make sure that these people and their memories are never forgotten.
Another thing I realized during the past few days was how he might've influenced me in ways neither he nor I realized at the time. Heck, I didn't realize it until now. When I was around 10-12, he used to take me on long walks across the fields and countryside. At that age, my biggest dream was that one day I'd own a sawmill or a brick-making factory. Don't ask why, I was just going through this industrial-entrepreneur phase or something. Of course, every adult just scoffed, like "Yeah, whatever" when I told them about my dreams, but my grandfather was supportive. He took me to a sawmill owned by his friend so I could learn some know-how, showed me a piece of land he owned where I could build my factory, etc. One time, we went to a landfill to snatch some old bricks, we brought them home on a wheelbarrow and he showed me how to remove the old mortar and make them look nice and clean, ready to be used again. I mean, he never cared about my modelling, but he was the only adult who supported me in my fascination with all things brick&industrial. And look where that took me today :)
So yeah, I wanted to let you know earlier but things turned out this way. I'll put the construction video together so it's ready as an early release on Friday - there will be no outdoor intro as I'm still sick, and I'll probably try to keep it on the shorter side and to the point, because I haven't been in my traditional cheerful and stoked mood for the past few days. But we'll see how it turns out!
Comments
Modelite
Beautiful Text about your grandfather! I am sorry for your loss
Ollie Koenigsbauer
Sorry for your loss.
Jake McKee
Sorry to hear that, my friend. No matter how "expected" the death, it's always hard. Especially for guy that sounds pretty awesome. If you're up for it, tell us more stories about him!
Simas
Sorry for your loss, but life happens and never forget to push on.
Peter L
Martin, so sorry to read about your loss. From the way you write about your grandfather you must have loved him very much. In time the sadness will be replaced by only the memories of the wonderful moments you had together. It was thus when I lost my father.
Jose Ramon Ruiz Diez
Sorry for your loss, Requiescat in Pace
Paul Adams
Sorry for your loss. 😔
John R. Huckle
My deepest condolences and prayers for you, your family and your Grandfather. It’s only after they leave we realise the impact they have. X
George Davelaar
My sincere condolences to you and your family my friend. 🙏🇨🇼
David Frantsev Gunko
My condolences! All my support to you and your family!
Den Howlett
Dude…life happens when we least expect it. As long as we have good memories then all is good.
Hans Zupp
You loved your grandfather enormously Martin. He not only left a huge impression on you, he has left a legacy for us all to share. Keep up the good work, you too are help others appreciate and respect your skills, and your legacy will live on like your grandfather's.
Naillpipes
Sorry for your loss Martin. There is nothing to endorse growing old, but there are many more worse things then ending life at home. My father fought in that war and passed at 94 and I am blessed to have known a member of that generation. Health first, work later. Best regards.
Paul Garrity
So sorry for your loss Martin. Your grandfather sounds like he was a big part of your life and very supportive. To live on in hearts is to never die.
P Thiesen
I'm very sorry for your loss Martin. Thanks for sharing the memories about your grandfather. He will go on living in your heart.
Solomon Hollowell
I'm sorry.
Robin van der Sande
So sorry for your loss Martin, thanks for taking the time to share both your progress and those invaluable memories. My father is currently 85, and Alzheimer is also slowly taking him from us. It's a terrible illness, erasing memories and turning even your most loved ones into total strangers. I wish he can pass away peacefully like your grandfather did.
Robert Osmólski
I`m very sorry for your loss. Keep strong and healthy.
Roy Pedersen
My condolences.
Sherminator
So sorry for your loss
Ray Kearney
Hey mate. Im so sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need. Family comes first.
douglas in da house!
A truly beautiful story
Cliff Leverette
Martin, I came here looking for the last update but instead I read a beautiful, thought provoking, warm eulogy. In a sense he reminded me of both of my grandfathers. I am 69 and my both of my grandfathers have long since gone. One was a city grandfather the other a country grandfather. My country grandfather never took me on walks in the pasture that his property sat adjacent to, but my dad took me literally hundreds of times and had none of my grandfather's characteristics. In fact, he was the direct opposite of his father. I am so glad you have those memories of your grandfather. Though it might take years for the feeling of loss to go away, his memory will always be with you. Out of respect for your loss, I am not going to look at the progress of your beautiful diorama, I am just going to take a while and reflect on the memories of my grandparents and Dad. I don't know how to end this but everyone here loves what you do and the times we have spent on email getting to know each other has caused to to love you as a brother. I can imagine Petra (is that right?) has comforted you throughout this time.
Ben van Boom
Dear Martin, I am very sorry for your loss and I wish you all the best dealing with it.
Mark Fergel
My condolences Martin.
Calico Jack
My condolences.
Cliff Herring
Very sorry for your loss Martin.
Daniel Boustani
So sorry for your loss Martin. Great to share the memories… keep doing it, to keep your grandfather “alive”
Nigel Bent
So sorry to hear that news, but glad that he passed away at home with his family. Take your time to get over it (and to get better). We won't mind waiting another week. Look after yourself Martin.
Jason Shiskowsky
A wonderful tribute, Martin. I am so sorry for your loss.
Azzy
My dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace.
Brandon Gentry
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your grandfather.
