Can anyone tell me if he is still alive, and where I could contact him.

Alive and kicking last I heard. Plus he has a new book coming out soon. Maybe you can contact him through his web site:
http://www.sheperdpaine.com/ (http://www.sheperdpaine.com/books/newbook.htm)

He has done articles for Fine Scale Modeller now and then too. You may be able to contact him via the magazine.

Great site with some fantastic pix. Love reading the how tos on the dios. Great modeler for sure. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

he has a new book out/coming out

His fantastic dios for Monogram got me interested in doing more than just build them OOB.

Thanks for the site Ignatz, that's some real good stuff.

RK

I got his book a few weeks ago. GREAT book. Wonderful pix and great insight into his model making. Worth a look IMHO. I bought mine directly from Schiffer.

Anybody know where I might find all the Monogram pamphlets posted? Especially the B-29?

I have 5 originals from the kits I built. no sorry wont part with them
i have seen them on ebay believe it or not.
good luck!

His fantastic dios for Monogram got me interested in doing more than just build them OOB.

Same here. I'm not sure if I should thank him for that or not :D

im an recent interview for a figure modeling magazine, he stated he no longer does ANY modeling if he can help it.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/JohnReid/MonogramB-17148thscale-1.jpg
Artwork by Shep Paine.

JAFO--

Any chance you could scan them and post online? I'd be ecstatic with scans!

Sam

ill see what i can do

im an recent interview for a figure modeling magazine, he stated he no longer does ANY modeling if he can help it.
I am really sorry to hear that,what mag was that?

im an recent interview for a figure modeling magazine, he stated he no longer does ANY modeling if he can help it.


I guess he either burned out or maybe his age has dimished his skills to the point he can't maintain the skill level he was accustomed to over the years. Doesn't matter, he's done enough for me to wish I could do so well. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

JAFO--

You da man! Or, at least the Observer! :D

Thanks,

Sam

JohnReid
it was in issue 40 of amazing figure modeler
they are now on issue 43, its a quarterly mag

having a hard time finding someone who has a scanner :(

In the 70s,i was forced to visit the squadron shop in Chicago. There i saw Paynes work,along with others. I've spent the rest of my life trying to get that good! What an education!