oldslot 9 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 with much regret I must inform all of our members that Dave succumbed to his illness last night. R I P old mate. Viv I have no date as yet for the funeral possibly next Wednesday I will post details when available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben_M 7 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 RIP Devious. I met him a couple of times and was a great guy full of some good stories. Could set up a slot car as well. He will be missed. Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalbfellp 69 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Very sad news! Quote Phil Hobart Miniature Car Club Tassie Resins Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stubbo 22 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 RIP Dave. Quote Alan Stubbings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza 77 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Jenny rang this afternoon and told me, very sad news, he will be missed, always there with a helping hand and advice, could build a car with his eyes shut and still kick everyones arse. Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 36 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Very sad news, Not entirely unexpected but sad never the less RIP Devious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lenny broke 34 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Ah Bugga,..... I had the pleasure of spending an hour or so with Dave over coffees when he visited Adelaide a few years back. we had a great conversation on our hobby in that time. He was one of nature's gentlemen. Please pass on my sympathy to Dave's Family and Friends Alan. Quote home track club racer Spitfire Raceway forum link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753319218331240/?ref=bookmarks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontheflipside 30 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 with much regret I must inform all of our members that Dave succumbed to his illness last night. R I P old mate. Viv I have no date as yet for the funeral possibly next Wednesday I will post details when available Could be as early as Monday Viv. Thanks for the pics Gazza. Dave was a close and helpful friend of mine and many of our group, he will be surely missed Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yngwie 17 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 WOW. Dave was one of natures gentleman. Had the pleasure of racing with (in teams events) and against Dave and he was always a crafty bugger to get passed (which didnt happen too often). He will be truly missed by all. RIP Devious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinno 84 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Geez that's sad news I'm glad I got to see him a few weeks ago. RIP old mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamredracing 10 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Just read the news. Dave was a gentleman of the slotcar world. He was a good friend and helped me out with my racing. Dave was the man who invented the KISS rule . He was the only bloke I knew who could build a car for a race meeting and turn up with a completely different car and run well. The man upstairs better have a good setup because he's got a bit of competition. RIP my freind . I too was happy to have that couple of hours with you. Craig Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohawkk 5 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Sorry to hear the bad news. Always always willing to lend a hand. Rip Quote Love, Kai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 71 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Sorry to hear the sad news. He's no doubt sitting on a comfy chair somewhere with a screwdriver in one hand and a slotty in the other. Condolences to his friends and family. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Farewell Devious... May your final journey be a great one... I was not fortunate to have met you in person, but your presence on here will most definitely be missed... Also, my condolences to your family in this difficult time. Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slo1quick 12 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Very sad.... RIP Dave. Quote "Me Auntie's a Jack !!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imugford 9 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 Rip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miveson 18 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 That is sad news - only met Dave once and he was far more friendly than the others. Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontheflipside 30 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 A note from Jennifer (Dave's Daughter) for those interested and available "Dad passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer on Tuesday 26 April. He wasn't in any pain and it was a peaceful passing. His funeral will be held on Tuesday 3 May at 9.30am in the East Chapel at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium - 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde and a wake will be held from 11.30 at the Crystal Jade Seafood Restaurant in the Marconi Club, 121 -133 Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park". Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmsoccer 11 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 He was loved by many and he will be missed. As others have said always the gentleman and always willing to help anyone who asked for it. Had the pleasure of knowing the Big Fella for quite a few years his one passion and maybe vice was his love of slot cars an in particular building them. Remember so many times that he had no hesitation in buying a car completly pulling it apart moving mortors to different locations once he had finished you would not recognise the new chassis from what was once the original. Once he put in on the track though was it good. Some of the best cars I had ever driven had Dave's .magic hands run over them To his daughter Jennifer we are all sorry for you loss RIP BIG fella may the slot gods smile on you up there Charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooter 3 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Very sorry to hear this , RIP Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 19 Report post Posted May 1, 2016 Sorry to hear this.. Met the man few times.. all great experiences. RIP you fine man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slots 5 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 I haven't had the time to come racing or check the site so was unaware of his troubles. This is such sad news. May the lord smile on you in the afterlife. RIP Devious. Quote Stu Old racers race harder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites