Jim Mesko

[Barney]

We have lost another great modeler: Jim Mesko. I met Jim years ago at Depot Train and Hobby in Cleveland and have kept in touch ever since. Author, Teacher, Great Modeler, and fraternity brother. I think my favorite model of Jim's was the Creature of the Black Legume that he took to the last Columbus IPMS Nationals. Below is his obit.

Jim Mesko

I plan on dropping in on visiting hours.

 

[Rhino]

I'm sorry your friend died. At least we can continue to enjoy his works in his books.
"The creature from the black Legume'?" Was it a round, tasty vegetable?

 

[Barney]

He took the Creature and stuck it in a can of Black Beans... Jim was a hoot.

 

[Rhino]

Category 810, Humor in Modeling. First place. I didn't find a picture. I'll bet it was awesome!