I have just received the sad news that Malcolm Topp, designer and publisher of the unsurpassed Birmobile series of birds in flight, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home, yesterday November 18th. I met him and his wife and daughter on several occasions, and remember him as a cheerful, creative man with numerous enthusiasms - three of which he combined in the creation of his bird models: his love for nature and birds, his gift for designing natural shapes, and his ability as a painter. His amazing perfectionism is recognisable in every detail of his models.
Discussing the osprey, his wife explained how he had been working on the head, coming down night after night with new test builds. 'After a month, he shouted: this it!'
A sad loss, a great memory.
Discussing the osprey, his wife explained how he had been working on the head, coming down night after night with new test builds. 'After a month, he shouted: this it!'
A sad loss, a great memory.
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