In memoriam Leonardo Torricini

[sberry]

Dear fellow modelers and 1/72nd enthusiasts,

There is some very sad news: Some of you will already know that our colleague and friend Leonardo Torricini passed away a few days ago.

I did not know him very well, and there are others in our hobby who are far better qualified to write a real obituary. However, I want to make two remarks here:

First, he was a very nice and polite person, judging from his forum contributions, but also from the correspondence I had with him. I am sure other people had the same experience with him.

Second, his range of Phersu Miniatures included a number of very creative and original ideas that are not produced by any other company. He has greatly enriched our hobby, and I think his death is a real loss to all of us.

R.I.P. Phersu!

[Bluefalchion]

My thoughts are going out to his family and also all his friends in and out of this forum. The resting Roman soldiers set he made will be just one part of his lasting legacy.

[Bluefalchion]

This thread is worth a revisit:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20837&p=229453&hilit=Phersu#p229453

[Erich von Manstein]

Very sad to hear that another inspiring enthusiast passed away.
He will definitely be missed at this forum and other hobby-relevant places.

My sincere sympathy to his family and closest friends.

Requiescat in pace.

[Kekso]

This is really sad news. Rest in peace Phersu.

[Traveller1865]

Can't believe this! What happened? Leonardo did some conversions for me a few years back...Was always a nice person..

[Paul]

Very sad News

[Konrad]

Very sad News

I agree.

[Peter]

So sorry to hear this! And it hurts. You were such a fine person to deal with! Rest in peace Leo!

I will give this work a special place in my showcase: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8584&hilit=monty+python as rememberance!

[Mai Strac]

Sad news that leaves me speechless! Rest in peace Leo!

[Kostis Ornerakis]

Very sad news indeed!!
Rest in peace Phersu!

[Alex]

This is very, very, very sad news. Peace to you, Leo, my friend!

[Emperor]

Very sad news. He was a good person.

[Susofrick]

Very very sad news! He was a very nice member here and a great sculptor!

[C M Dodson]

RIP.

Chris

[marc zijp]

My condolences to his relatives and friends.
I checked his work often at the internet: marvellous and very original.
A great loss.

[Bramble15]

RIP friend!

[Michael Robert]

Very sad news
I will always remember him with his Ertruscans, cavemen and many other original ideas - full of life

My condoleances
Michael

[Emperor]

I really liked his cat figures...I even remember when he putted a picture of cat near Roman soldier with text... I even wanted to buy some raven figures he made since there were ravens in epic poem about battle I made...

[Graeme]

Very sad news.

His posts were always a joy, not just for his superb modeling but also for his, always, good natured comments. I'm glad we have a record of his creativity here, but he will be missed.