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Topic starter
16/10/2025 6:12 am
Yesterday, I heard that Mike Stephens, one of the founders of Western Models and a white metal pioneer, passed away. He leaves quite a legacy and will be deeply missed.
This topic was modified 12 months ago by John Kuvakas
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
16/10/2025 6:17 am
Sad news indeed, my condolences to his family & friends. It's a loss for the hobby - Mike will be missed. 😔 😔
16/10/2025 6:27 am
R.I.P. Mike Stephens
John Bono
North Jersey
16/10/2025 6:36 am
Sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Mike!
16/10/2025 8:22 am
Amen, RIP Mike.🙏
16/10/2025 9:10 am
Yes, a talented model builder. He left a great legacy. RIP Mike.
16/10/2025 10:20 am
My condolences to his family.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
16/10/2025 12:53 pm
On two of my trips to the UK, in the 1980-90s I visited Western Models in Taunton, and Mike would sell me kits to take home and build. While I was there I got a full tour of his facility and met the staff some of which were his family. Sad to hear of his passing.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
16/10/2025 5:20 pm
R.I.P. I have many of his models to remember him by including one from Buz which has yet to arrive.