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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Lysandros on 24 March 2022, 04:32:34 PM

Title: Ian Smith passes away
Post by: Lysandros on 24 March 2022, 04:32:34 PM

I am sorry to inform you that the legend Ian passed away early this week .A real legend who's 40mm games inspired many , set the benchmark , winner of 2 best of  salute games , brilliant painter , and a good mate . From the school of  Peter Gilder , excellence was always achieved.
Great memories of the weekend aways with Tony Runkee , Shaun Byrant ,Bob the Greek,  Bob the Italian , Bill Gaskin , Michael Carson and of course Ian , fun , caring and just a great bloke.

Title: Re: Ian Smith passes away
Post by: Alan Mercer on 24 March 2022, 04:49:55 PM

Oh no, I am really sorry to hear that. His big games were an inspiration and he encouraged me to keep going with 40mm Figures, Napoleonics in particular.

No doubt i’ll still hear him tut if I go down the route of Austrians!

Title: Re: Ian Smith passes away
Post by: Lysandros on 24 March 2022, 06:00:06 PM

Thank you Alan .
(Some of lan's outstanding work)

Title: Re: Ian Smith passes away
Post by: jambo1 on 25 March 2022, 07:37:09 AM

Such a shame, his work was of the finest and so inspirational, he will be missed that's for sure. :(

Title: Re: Ian Smith passes away
Post by: MaleGriffin on 25 March 2022, 05:50:50 PM

My condolences on the loss of a legend.