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Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: May 27th, 2020, 11:40 am
by Chop
My name is Chopper. Or Chop. Tom Parker was an awesome modeler and producer. I bought models from him from the 1990s. He would sell me a model for $8 instead of $45. Nicest guy you could ever meet. I climbed trees for 32 years. Slow in the winter. He said I have a full bathroom and a bedroom that I will rent you for $400 a month. Moved there in 2 days. Great guy. But here's the real reason you're reading this. He worked hard in the scouts for his Eagle. That's alot of work. Not easy. Instead he got up. Gave his medal/badge filled sash to a down's syndrome boy and let him get the eagle scout honor. Tom's dad was in charge because he was the scout master and he got pissed At Tom. But Tom did the right thing. THAT was Tom Parker.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: May 27th, 2020, 11:46 am
by Tim Fortuna
I remember Tom Parker and thought he was an awesome guy before. Even more so now.
I hope everything is going well for you Chop, haven't seen you in awhile.
Take care.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: May 29th, 2020, 5:17 pm
by Todd P.
I miss having Tom around.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: June 3rd, 2020, 3:00 pm
by Anton Phibes
I wanted one of those Aurora Monsters of the Movies Metaluna Mutant styrene kits. I was worried they would sell out before I could nab one. As I had bought from Tom in the past, he had my number, and knew who I was. He was comfortable enough calling me on the phone. John Tucky was the only other member of the community that had done so before. Tom called me, told me to watch the mail, because he sent me one out, and I could pay him for it as soon as I had the scratch. Yes, I remember him. I thought he was a good fella.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: June 7th, 2020, 8:13 pm
by Cous3
Never met Tom face to face, but had many an exchange with him over the web etc. His knowledge was amazing and he would always sort out a deal for you, just one real, genuinely nice guy. He is sorely missed by all who knew him.

Hope you’re well Chop.

Keith

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: June 18th, 2020, 12:37 pm
by Chop
I am well. As I hope you are. I love you Mr. Cousins. You will always be very special to me.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: June 18th, 2020, 1:05 pm
by Chop
Alot of you guys will always be very special to me.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: August 1st, 2020, 1:33 am
by Mark M
The days of yore and friends past, fondly remembered 8)

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: August 11th, 2020, 3:39 am
by qtan
I barely knew Tom since i rarely post on here, but I will always remember something from my first trip to Wonderfest. I had purchased an Adam West replacement head for the old Aurora kit from Tom at the show. That was all I asked for and all I expected. The next day Tom hunted me down in the dealers room to give me some photo etch belt details he had just received for the same kit. He handed them to me, smiled and walked away. I found out a little later that he had been asking around for a couple hours if anyone had seen me just so he could give me that special little gift. Up until then Tom and I had only interacted here and over at the PLBB on Hobbytalk. He was a very special man.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: October 14th, 2020, 5:06 pm
by monsterjones
Tom Parker was awesome and kind...always gave a great resin deal!
Chop I remember your moniker, but forget your real name?

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: January 10th, 2021, 12:18 pm
by Big Daddy Dave H
Tim was a super nice guy. He was a great person to work with and he is truly missed by many of us.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: January 10th, 2021, 7:40 pm
by Scooke123
Great guy and you are as well for supporting his legacy. I never met him in person, my loss.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: January 11th, 2021, 2:58 am
by scuzzfink85
What happened to a custom head of tom as replacement for dr deadly?

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: January 11th, 2021, 4:00 pm
by Todd P.
I did it. Need to find an eyeglasses solution then will offer it up. Hard to make time.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: March 22nd, 2021, 12:45 am
by Chop
I miss Tom. He was a great modeler and a great guy. Todd I have a bunch more stuff if you wanna cast them and sell them. Lmk. 423 488 4105.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: March 22nd, 2021, 1:40 am
by Todd P.
Chop, you mean some of Tom's pieces?

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: March 22nd, 2021, 3:38 pm
by Todd P.
Tried you this morning, Chop. Sent a PM as well.

Re: Remember Tom Parker?

Posted: March 22nd, 2021, 10:51 pm
by Chop
I will answer the CO number next time. Lol. Thought it was spam. Sorry!