Post by Chris K. Hale on May 14, 2021 8:33:31 GMT -8
If have never been to Pegasus Hobbies , any major Model Car show in So Cal , used S&S P/E Parts, or Flynn Resins, used Pegasus wheels, built a Moebius kit or any of a dozen or more Model Car related items. Mike was the Guy who came up with these items that moved Our Hobby ahead in So Cal. Mike was Mr Model Car, winning Many major Contests, writing Model Car magazine articles, one of the Founders of MCBA ( Model Car Builders Association) he would spend hours at Pegasus Hobbies, where he worked in the model car dept., showing you how to do detail, paint or just helping developing a idea. I first met Mike at a show in Pasadena, California in 1978, he like my model and asked about how I did something, from them on we were Good Friends. He built replicas of many Drag Racing's greats and went to the Winter Nationals at Pomona, each year to give the Driver and Team a model of their car, some really fabulous builds too. Mike had a direct connection to all the model manufacturers and helped design and market many kits. Mike was also a Viet Nam veteran, and served our Country with Pride through a terrible war, on the front lines no less. I guess I could go on and on but it is a very sad day here in my office, Mike passed away on Monday May 10th from Covid 19. He came down with it at the same time as his wife Dorthy, who beat it and is home recovering. We as a Hobby owe so much to Mike Flynn, and I will miss his calls and email's so much. Mike is survived by his Wife, children, grandchildren and left quite a legacy they can be Proud of. To Mike, I offer
Peace and Love Brother, R.I.P. Chris
Peace and Love Brother, R.I.P. Chris
