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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Winstone.

Steve was an old school craftsman, capable of turning out some truly amazing and detailed parts.
Many of you on the forum would have either known him directly, or would have bought his aftermarket parts, and it is testament to his skills that his parts are on such a large proportion of Armortek models. In the modelling world that's a touching legacy to leave behind.

Rest in peace Steve.
The Armortek Team

With a heavy heart, I write that Steve Winstone has passed yesterday from his illness. All of us in the hobby owe him thanks for the work he was able to contribute through the years. He will be missed by all who have met or associated with him. My thoughts go out to his family.
May Steve rest in Peace...farewell my friend its been a pleasure knowing you.

Dave, thanks for posting above - I have combined the posts on the thread.
Kian

Hi Guys
Such sad news Steve was a great craftsman and his passing will leave a great hole in the hobby.
My condolences to his family at this sad time.

Regards Derek

I didn't know him personally, but I have a few of his special additions and they are superb items.

A sad loss, but will be remembered.

I do copy what Paul Sparkes writes.

I didn't know him personally, but I have a few of his special additions and they are superb items.
A sad loss, but will be remembered.

Rest in Peace Steve

Very sad to hear that Steve is past away
I bought a lot of his aftermarket parts and met him several times
on the Armortek opendays.

My condolences Yves

my sincere condolences to Steve's family..

He was such a nice guy and allways supportive for his customers and friends.
Really a big loss again in the hobby with his first class handcrafted parts

Uwe....

Sad news, I once visited him with my wife when his wife was already sick, but he was very nice and friendly.

His craftsmanship is shown on so many models and will live on like that!

My condolences to Steve’s family and the Armortek community. I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve, we only corresponded by email. My thoughts go out to all of you who knew him well and had the pleasure of calling him friend.

Very sad news indeed. RIP Steve.

When I had started this great hobby, I had immediately begun to know the name of Steve Winstone and was amazed by his great work.
I was fortunate to meet him in person back in 2023 at his house in Essex and felt like I have known him for many years, as the conversation went on for many hours that I almost miss my train back to London.


He also kindly showed me his workshop where all the magic happens.

A true gentle man and with his craftsmanship, pursuing detail and perfection was a great privilege for us.
He will be greatly missed and my sincere condolecence to his family.

Thank you Steve
Jae-seung

So sad to hear the news. It was great to chat with him at the Open Days.

His scratch built parts are a work of art and his accessories were superb.

Adrian.

Few people get to leave such a fine legacy of craftsmanship and friendship as Steve. His work certainly lives on on my models and it’ll be fitting to remember him for the gentleman he was whenever I look at them. Farewell Steve. Thank you.

Spoke with him on Tuesday, i knew it was probably the last time, so did he, what can one say was his saying, appropriate now, Got to know him very well over the years, it was a pleasure and i salute your skill, R.I.P. Steve, Regards simon.