Boyd Crompton (TrekWorks) 1962 - 2024

This update brings us the sad new about Boyd Crompton from TrekWorks, The Model Shop, and SciFiModelAction.
Plus, a little studio update.
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[@michaelmayhill5464]

While I only knew Boyd as a KZbin viewer, he was clearly a kind and gentle soul. And SO talented. RIP Boyd

[@rsrdevon]

Boyd is a long time friend of mine. He used to live in my hometown in Janesville Wisconsin. I’ve known him for over 30 years. What some might not know is he used to be really big into RC car racing. We spent many days and nights racing all over Wisconsin and Illinois. He had to move years ago to take a great job opportunity. He started up his Trekwotks days after he moved. He was a great friend of mine. I actually have his last RC car that he raced against me. He sent it to me a few months ago to put with mine. I have them on display together as memories of time gone by and our friendship.

[@flashy5150]

That’s incredibly awesome ! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@les4767]

OMG....I visited him late April....He was so exuberant and, for lack of a better word, alive! I thought he was completely on the mend. This news comes as a complete shock to me. I was one of the ones who purchased one of his models to help him finance his treatments. I drove to his house through 6 states to meet my internet idol in modeling and collect my purchase to bring home. Boyd was really friendly and, easily, the coolest old nerd I've ever met. He showed me his model room and his workspace. We talked for over 7 hours about old science fiction shows/films and the similar eras we both grew up in. I consider myself so fortunate that I got the chance to know him and spend the time with him. I will really miss him. RIP Boyd Crompton.

[@flashy5150]

That’s an awesome story.🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kurk1701a]

To Boyd Crompton family . I offer my sincerest, heart-felt condolences to Boyd's family. He will be missed but never forgotten or out of our minds God bless your family.

[@davidkellett5958]

RIP Boyd. You will be missed. Your Trekworks channel was an inspiration to me.A sad day.

[@haynoats]

RIP Boyd. You will be missed. Thanks for everything you did for the modelling community

[@AirwolfCrazy]

Really enjoy Boyd's videos. I hope they stay posted as they will still help new model builders to improve.

[@joehoward3693]

I absolutely loved watching Boyd build models he was so knowledgeable and extremely talented, the way he explained things made it easy to understand, He will be missed, very sad day for our modeling community 😭😭😭😞😭😭😞

[@wraith20072007]

Nicely said, and you're right...very sad day indeed.

[@gaets04]

This is one person I’ve been inspired since I started my first 1/350 Refit and Boyd made it look so easy for me. I missed him already 😢. It’s so sad to hear a good man passing away with cancer. I’ve just had Stage-2 Kidney Cancer ♋️ and I can relate to his battles. Rest in peace now Boyd. Your sufferings are over and we thank you for sharing your talent. I missed you already 😢

[@flashy5150]

I just had a tumor removed from my kidney too, on June 5. I was lucky, it was on the outside of my left kidney. After the surgery, my friend said that I looked like I was hit by a baseball bat😜😊 For you, stage 2 isn’t so bad. My surgeon told me that most kidney tumors never “seed” to other organs in the body. So, if you and me had ours removed, we are in the clear - for now. My dad had kidney cancer at basically the same age as me. He later couldn’t swallow, felt sick all the time. He died in 2009 of esophageal cancer. They found a stage 4 tumor in his esophagus, where it meets the stomach. If you or anyone you know, feel sick when waking up, it is most likely “GERD - Gastrol Esophagal Refux Disease”, when acid comes up your neck as you sleep. It burns your esophagus, then turns to scar tissue, then turns to cancer. Raise your headboard of your bed, with bricks, blocks or anything that will lift it up. This keeps the acid in your stomach. Trust me, I have suffered with this a long time and it has helped me. Also look at foods you should avoid with “GERD”. This will help you and save your life.

[@rrdavis7476]

May you Rest In Peace and live forever at that big model bench in the sky! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent and many beautiful projects! My sincere condolences to Boyd’s family and friends. Here’s to you Boyd!🍻

[@Tony196180]

though I never talked to Boyd, but I followed his channel from the beginning, I learned so much, with that being said, my heart is broken and I will miss his updates and build's, I was lucky enough to purchase a model car he built, I will cherish as long as I live, Lord please look down on Boyd's family and help them through these very hard times, We will miss you Boyd more than you will know, But your sprit will live on in all of us, Happy Modeling Everyone !

[@ricardoortiz-wn6ff]

I'm a big fan of Boyd's during the pandemic I was out of work. I was stuck he at home doing nothing I built models in my 20s I found his channel ...I'm also a star trek fan he blew me away with his builds . He inspired me to get back into it I've learned a lot because of him and his experiences building models . Rest in peace Boyd thank you for your channel we miss you man 🙏😔

[@stephenknoll5063]

Boyd was an artist and very good teacher and an inspiration to us all.

[@maninthewilderness3208]

RIP Boyd. Such a talent and inspiration.

[@davidminor1254]

I've loved his channel and his Star Trek modelling work. R.I.P.!

[@theforkieman]

Ohh I so sad. He made me so interested in modelling again. I learnt so much and I’m glad to have seen his videos. My condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kevinsmith7697]

Boyd was a interesting fella!!😢 His Duel build was fantastic!!😢 Boyd was a well rounded Modeler for sure! 😢 Will miss having him to watch! 😢 RIP Mr Boyd Compton!!🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻🫡🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸🫡

[@portland-182]

RIP Boyd. I loved Boyd's charming and charismatic videos, and especially the way explained exactly what he was doing. He made the complex stuff seem achievable for everyone.

[@thescifimodelguy]

I've been away from things... and I just heard the news. Very sad... An inspiration to me and so many others.

[@rayschaffer7769]

Thank you SMKR, Boyd will be missed by the Scale modeling community. I always learned different techniques from him. Good to hear your mom's doing better. Keep on doing what you're doing.

[@lisakilmer6052]

I've known Boyd and his wife all my life,I grew up with his wife Diane,and watched there relationship grow ...she is and will always be my bff,but he was always an amazing person,loved his fast car...and love for his family...it such a sad day when she told me...and he will be missed

[@Baz_R]

I don't model, but always watched his stuff, such was the way he carried himself, a gentleman. Rest in peace, Boyd.

[@paulreece6697]

Great tribute . God bless Boyd. Always be missed. 🙏

[@viper412]

I will miss you my friend and your videos are and will continue to be an inspiration to all who watch them. My prayers go out to your family. RIP my friend. Wally Pasternak Starfleet Model Academy

[@autoneurotic]

I started watching Boyd's work about 12 years ago. His channel helped me get through a difficult time in my life. I've never been a modeler but was fascinated by what was possible and how effortless he made it look. My deepest condolences to his family.

[@duacot6633]

Boyd was a tremendous influence upon me. He entirely changed my perspective of scale model building.

[@fritzdescovich3759]

Hi, just adding a bit more support at this time for Boyd and his family, he and they will be in our family’s thoughts and prayers. I will say a special prayer for Boyd at and his family at Mass tomorrow. ✝️✝️😔. Years ago my father told me a good way to honor someone is to emulate their talents as much as possible. With all of the wonderful things Boyd taught me through his great KZbin videos, I can truthfully say I am a better person and better at this model building hobby. Thank you eternally Boyd, you left your mark on us all.👍👍

[@wraith20072007]

Very nice words.

[@mikehale1728]

Thank you SMKR!! You are awesome!! Boyd will be missed for sure!!

[@flashy5150]

God bless Boyd, he was a true model building expert and his voice could’ve been great on radio or tv. He was such a a master at dioramas and lighting. I wish that I knew as much as him. Such a great guy, incredible builder and educator to the community. I knew when I didn’t see anymore videos by him, that something was wrong. Then I researched and it was obvious in a way, but also shocking too. Boyd will always be remembered. I even wrote the company that Boyd was trying to build a 1/8 scale Batmobile, I wanted them to give Boyd the parts for his last build, of course, money was their objective, and didn’t help him build it. I hope someone can continue to build it for him. I know he was like me, he loved the classic “Batman”. RIP Boyd, your skills will continue to help everyone.

[@timcc001]

My deepest condolences to Boyd's friends and family. I was very saddened to learn of his passing.

[@richardalonzo2879]

So sad to hear this , Boyd was a Great Modelmaker and such a giving person ….he will be greatly missed , R.I.P. Boyd ! 😢

[@stephenpaull2047]

My sincere condolences…. I watched him for years he taught me how to be great modeler. Wish I had a chance to own a piece of is work. Rest in peace boss

[@FeralRabbit]

Boyd was so personable and friendly. I miss his show already. I really hoped to meet him some day. When there was talk of a model show in his of Texas I wanted to go. Condolences to his family and friends.

[@stevenabrams6671]

I am grief stricken to learn of the passing of Boyd Crompton. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I traveled to his home to pick up a Polar Lights 1/350 model of the TOS Enterprise I had him build for me. He was gracious and friendly and I will never forget him. Does anyone know what type of cancer he had? I kind of remember it was colon cancer but I am not sure. Was hoping someone here knows. RIP Boyd.

[@joshuamstark]

Thank you for this. Never got into scale modeling fully but always enjoyed Boyd’s videos. He truly was amazing, and will be missed.

[@cliffrichardson6302]

Boyd was a great inspiration to me and great model maker. RIP

[@TOS1967]

I learned a lot from his channel. RIP Boyd.

[@Spencer1984]

A sad day indeed. His work was invaluable in helping me with several projects.

[@tonyperez4791]

My thoughts and prayers with all his loved ones and friends. 🙏🙏 He was a real gentleman, always ready to share his knowledge and expertise. The few times I deal with him, he was always full of recommendations and tips. Always had time to us beginners. He will be missed. Hope you all have a good weekend. Tony

[@simi_ziggy]

Boyd/Trekworks got me into modeling. I remember the first time I saw him build an enterprise _with_ lighting. It was the coolest thing - I wanted that build - and he made it seem doable for a nube like me. Never missed a show since then. I'm sorry to hear this news, I wish the best for his friends and family. I feel like I've lost a friend - even though we've never met.

[@rodneyleith]

So sorry to hear that boyd has passed away,I lived watching his channel. He will be missed RIP BOYD

[@TheJzgames]

I will definitely pray for strength for his family & friends. He was the one that made me realize the next level of the hobby. He was a great teacher for me.

[@themodelstudent20]

One of the first channels I started watching when I started building models for the first time at 52. Now at 58 the hobby is fulfilling and rewarding. Very sad to hear of this news. I knew he was ailing. A well deserved tribute. R.I.P. Boyd....Thanks.

[@mattybkulas8200]

Sympathies to the modelling community for your loss. I enjoyed Boyd’s content a lot. You mentioned that Boyd was thinking about doing a 6 foot Enterprise. Why doesn’t the community band together and do a tribute build? You could recruit guys like Lou Delmaso and other Trek builders and do a team build and do a reveal at Wonderfest.

[@philsmodelmaking2260]

R.I.P. Boyd. I've always enjoyed watching his amazing work.

[@davidjames1389]

I know people talk a lot about the Refit, but it was his builds of stuff like the Nostromo or Lusitania or Duel truck that always impressed me the most. He was such a great modeler and I'll really miss seeing new videos and tutorials from him.

[@autoneurotic]

He did one of The Car from the film of the same name. I made a point to watch it. And I loved it. He had great taste.

[@w2tty]

And thank you for this tribute.

[@bac2future407]

I appreciate this update though very sad news for sure. Boyd was truly an inspiration and one of the reasons I got back into modeling after a 30 year absence.

[@k2sworld]

Wow! So sad hearing about Boyd. I don't have the space to build models anymore and lived vicariously watching him work on his kits. You could just tell that he was a super great guy. The video interview he did with the folks that worked on ST:TMP should be archived. My condolences to his family.

[@Chilly_Billy]

An outstanding artist and gentleman. May he R.I.P..

[@mattsmodelshop]

Boyd's been a friend in the modeling community to all of us. Any time anyone need help, he was always there. I've known him personally for 13 years, and I'm better for it. He will be missed.

[@MrFumblethumbs]

@@mattsmodelshop Hi Matt! Long, long time. I have very fond memories of involvement, in a fledgling modelling forum called Scifimodelaction!! A place of great fellowship, encouragement and inspiration! It was a true joy to belong to Boyd's forum. A reflection of Boyd himself. Welcoming, inclusive, no judgments and just plain fun! Hope you are well Matt! Take good care. All the best! Jeff

[@CordellGreen12string]

Sad to hear. He was good inspiration for mode building that I could use in some models that I wanted to build. My condolences to his family and friends.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Boyd is a good man for sure as that came through his vids. He was at a level to aspire to. I will miss him.

[@kevinfutter]

Very sad news. Condolences to Boyd's friends and family.

[@louisbarnett5120]

Sorry to hear about Boyd. He gave lots of videos on building models was hoping that he would get through it and spend the rest of his life enjoying his hobby as the rest of us older people do and now I’mnot looking forward to knowing that he passed it sad.

[@outsider238]

Man, this is such sad news. I was concerned about Boyd since his last video since it's been so quiet since then. He's the one that got me back into modeling. His tips were so helpful to me to make better models. He will be missed so much in the modeling community. Prayers to his family. Rest in peace Boyd.

[@Lord_Funk]

Oh no. 😢 Boyd and his channel Trek Works was one of the main channels which got me back into buying plastic model kits again a few years back with plans on taking up my old hobby from my youth. Him, Interstellar Modeler, Eagle Models, Lou Dalmaso was the first ones I watched, then the list has grown of channels of sci-fi plastic model builders I have subbed to and watch regularly. I saw he was selling off some of his models a while ago. I had no clue prior to that that he was battling cancer. Sadly I could not afford any of his amazingly built models. His Alien Nostromo was one I was really amazed by how he built and lit it, plus I am in mainland Europe and getting any of them all the way here in one piece would have been pretty much an impossible task. I never knew he was this ill. I thought it was early stages and that it would all be fine. Such a great loss of a person who seemed so humble although all the skill he possessed. I hope his channel is kept up and not getting removed by YT after some time. Unless that is his familys wish of course. Darn, this is so sad. He was such an inspiration. Just a few years older than I am. I am so sorry for his family and close friends.

[@RankinImagery]

Very well said! He was/is an inspiration.

[@nathanwilkins3039]

From watching his videos, Boyd was the type of guy who always encouraged people to get into the hobby and the way he explained things, it seemed like anyone could build what he built. His TOS builds convinced me to get into it. I'll never forget him. Condolences to his family.

[@bertruttan129]

i have 5 Trek kits waiting for assembly......the Boyd Cromton way. Thank U for The info. I will remember how Boyd inspired me to up my modeling game!

[@Spindrift-id1ez]

Getting ready to finally build my 1/350 scale TOS Enterprise, And when I make the base i'm going to have a little tribute plack made for it to honor him... We'll miss you Boyd !

[@maxsmodels]

An amazing builder. A true loss.

[@JamesSprawls]

Thanks for your tribute about Boyd. Thanks also for all the years of high quality content that you have put on your channel. Good Luck with your Mom.

[@toddcoleman9520]

I so sad to learn of his passing, I’ve been watching his channel since the beginning… my deepest condolences to his family and friends, I feel as we have lost a rare gift in his talented builds and his depth of knowledge… Rest in peace and my he never be forgotten… Todd

[@gsr4535]

A great modeler. So sad. RIP Boyd.

[@w2tty]

Thank you Boyd

[@richardpacheco6341]

I was one of Boyd's biggest fans. I was really into Star Trek. I will miss him and my prayers are with his family. God bless.

[@user-qy3ml6bv1d]

I'm bummed! Just got into this online modelling stuff this past year, after being a life long modeller myself, like my dad before me, and Boyd was one of my go-to guys. Now I'm retired, getting back into this passion more again, and Boyd was one I watched for inspiration, and to pick up a few tips I might not have thought of. Knowing he was ill, I was about to contact him and give him my thanks and my best wishes and prayers personally, only for us to lose him all of a sudden. My best to his family, friends, and all the fellow modellers out there. I hope his videos will continue to run on utube for long to come for all of us and the new modellers who come along. R.I.P.? Hell no, you're free now! Rip it up, tear it up, have a ball! Show god how a model is built! Best to all...

[@juliovallejo3050]

RIP Boyd, you were a true master modeler, learned alot from your videos. what a sad day.

[@shericthoralan]

Very sorry to hear about Boyd. I enjoyed watching his model builds and the tips he would show during his builds. He will be greatly missed.

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

Sorry to hear about your mom. The loss of Boyd will be felt but a lot of people in the community,

[@faheyplayer]

Thank you for the video.

[@starshinersgroup]

Rest easy friend.. you will be missed!!!

[@fleetwarrior75]

I watched Boyd on and off through the years and always loved his starship builds this is really a sad day for the model building community RIP Boyd!

[@flashy5150]

I would really watch out, with your mom. My mom was 82 this year. She started taking chemo for multiple myeloma. On the morning of March 16, 2024, she got sick, choked, ran for the toilet, stumbled , fell and hit her head on the floor. We found her on March 17, St Patrick’s day 2024. We had a week to prepare her funeral I would have your mom live with you or someone you are close with. It can happen so fast, even if she’s doing well on her own. Don’t trust her being good on her own. I’m 53, and I know my stuff.

[@SkyrayModels]

A sad loss indeed.🙏

[@henryschmitt7577]

He was awesome 😎 and went out of his way to explain to you how and what he did. He will truly be missed and not forgotten 👍

[@madkins0128]

“Live now; make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.” - Captain Picard

[@williamnelson6993]

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Boyd’s family and friends. I really enjoyed his videos. RIP Boyd !

[@JUST_PAINT_IT]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Glad your mom is getting better. 🙏

[@seantaylor1191]

This is just terrible news. . . My deepest condolences to Boyd's family and friends. So sorry to hear this. We've lost a really great person. He will certainly be greatly missed.

[@badenov]

One of the finest modelers I have ever seen. His models were beyond compare. God speed Boyd. You will be missed.

[@amyschry4129]

RIP Boyd🙏 Another modeling master leaves us. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family & friends. Tom S.

[@robertgraham1511]

Please send his family our condolences. I liked to listen to him from time to time.

[@jimwilson7730]

Rip Boyd have watched your videos for years an have lost a wife to that vile condition sending my best to your family also one of the first channels I subscribed too again rip

[@IainHamilton]

RIP Boyd - you will be sorely missed. Best wishes and condolences to your family.😢

[@stevenbaker8216]

Rip Boyd my condolences to his family he will be missed

[@gsr4535]

What a great modeler and a nice guy. RIP Boyd.

[@aaronvandoorn1276]

I always enjoyed his videos He has inspired me to get back in the modeling Since I found Is channel he will be missed

[@vengeance1701]

He was starting to sound much better, too:(

[@pinsentweebly]

What a loss, just terrible. Rest in Peace Boyd.

[@MrChief101]

Don't worry bout rambling, this vid was from the gut-- always appreciated, if not enjoyed exactly. Boyd was quite a character. I didn't know him as well as you-- but I'd been in touch over the past year or so on a fairly regular basis. One level of friendship to another. In fact, this past month my "usual" time came and went and then I thought, well, I'll wait till after the Fourth and Fridays are when he does his chemo time. So this upcoming Monday will be just right. Alas, not to be. While not a shock-- he did have a good prognosis but cancer is always tricky-- he had a good attitude. That is what I think can tilt health outcomes to the better. So this was a surprise-- mostly because he sounded so good a month, 5 weeks back. As for the rest of your chat-- well, if the "big guys" like those who provide those gigantic vehicle n figure kits can't get stuff to march out on time, neither can a garage kit provider. Going from a great prototype to preparing for an unknowable number of orders is expensive. In fact, the recent prices of raw material, resins and mold rubbers, is double over just a year ago. (A particular metal dust is triple.) I would like to think better of my industrial modeling comrades-- those who provide for us -- but I cannot help but stoop to the phrase "opportunistic price gouging." Maybe, maybe not... Sure seems sudden. I well understand your continuing upset over Boyd-- I am still feeling sucker-punched. These are interesting times and he wanted to seize them-- like we all wish or hope to. His future plans of trying to "box the compass" and have something kit and entertainment oriented in the South, in San Antonio of course, seemed very do-able. I was interested in trying to help. One of the anchor concepts was that 6 or 7 foot Enterprise, I think the Refit-- would be finalized. I'm confused only because a "6-7 foot" Refit would be Studio Scale and that dimension for a TOS would just be big. I think his acquaintance with Paul Olsen would have made a Refit a phenomenal draw-- imagine him painting a "new" Refit. What I'd like to thank you for, in particular, was sharing some photos of him and his family-- my heart goes out to them all. I think much of his positivity was directed at remaining here to be with them longer. And he was young. As for your channel-- geez, Steve, I tried to stick with all the metal kits. But ti-i-i-immme, it's time. It's half a day-job over a week watching everyone put these things together. Even Boyd did one... I just don't have that kind of time anymore. (No hints-- I'm still relatively healthy at 69, but the wife has a crazy idea to see the UK and Paris soon, so I have assembling and hustling some artwork, which I never thought to do and my non-business side is flaring up... ) Plus, I just never "took" to the die-cast kits. The "subscription" format barely helps the total sticker shock. Then there's a place in the new wing of the house that needs filling... call the carpenters... A plastic model kit is finite, only waiting for the occasional after-market item or supply. The "business" side of keeping a channel going is what has stopped me. If KZbin were any less pleasant or byzantine to deal with, none of us would be here. The need for "regular" uploads is hard for me to contemplate-- I can barely keep track of normal life stuff. For example, how Lou Dalmaso does it, is beyond me, especially when he had a day job. Between me and you-- when you came back big with a raft of die-cast kits, I said 'fine' and decided to do the "algorithm" thing-- I would watch each video, like and comment. My comments were a little threadbare, which you might guess I do not like to do. But I generally comment when I have some aspect I like or am tickled by. Which is not a thing with die-cast kits for me. What got me off-track was a lengthy re-modeling of the kitchen, which slopped over to the so-called sun-room. Beat me up and got me off my normal "down time." pursuits. Speaking of miserable swinish corporate scum, a coupl'a years ago, YT changed the entire algorithm and made things much harder for "fringe" content-- which i think describes the modeling community. The ratio of subs to watchers seems depressing. It seems only gigantic entities (Mr. Beast comes to mind) seem to be forgiven all transgressions and uplifted-- everyone else is barely there. But I admire your determination to persevere-- I think you should. As for you-- you take care of your mom, give her a big hello from a total stranger!

[@dashriptide]

Know exactly what you’re going through with your mom and trying to do your own things and they get put to the side to serve others in life. It’s tough.

[@scottpoerschke8807]

My father was a modeler and died of cancer, makes me think that we should be very careful with all the chemicals.

[@jeanmalo7173]

My prayers go out to Boyd's family and friends....RIP Boyd, you will be missed!

[@mickdwyer4254]

Have a good journey Mr.Boyde.

[@jjparavisini]

So sad. 😔

[@philhuffmon9710]

God speed Boyd RIP

[@inclusivemodeldesigns16]

Very sad to hear this..

[@ericverpeten8503]

RIP Boyd. 🙏🙏🙏🙏