Frank Mitchell

I first met Dr. Frank as a member of IPMS Atlanta in the late summer of 1983.His models were absolutely breathtaking and well deserving of a place in the Smithsonian. Frank through his skill was able to make the difficult and challenging look easy, Thank you for your distinguished service to our country and your contributions to the world of modelling......

Like many in the hobby, I never met Frank, but I was always truly amazed by seeing the incredible models he built at contests and in articles. He lived a full and rewarding life in the medical field, and he has left an enduring legacy of museum quality aircraft models for the rest of us to admire and attempt to duplicate. Michael Derderian, IPMS Alamo Squadron, San Antonio, TX

I met Frank many years ago through modeling. His expert advice about the dangers of various chemicals used in our hobby - adhesives, paints and paint thinners -was valued by all. His scratch built models were beyond compare. I used to joke that Frank could pick up garbage on a roadside and using those materials create an award-winning model. The best advice he gave me personally was years ago when I bemoaned the fact that my unbuilt model kit collection had exceeded my kit-building life...

I never met Frank, neither in the medical, nor in the modelling field, but i have a file on my computer titled Dr Mitchell for his deeply inspirational models. RIP, my friend. Condolences to your family. From a Belgian orthopaedic surgeon.

I first met Dr. Frank at a modelers' convention in the mid-70s and was immediately impressed by his friendliness and kindness. He was one of the best modelers in the country, but also the most humble. In later years here in Marietta, he would often bring a masterpiece to a local club meeting and then ask people NOT to vote for it as "model of the month". His forte was building models from scratch to 1/16 scale - a scale basically only used by museums - for the Smithsonian and other...

I met Frank at a meeting of the Washingon DC Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society in late 1972. He became my mentor. As a budding modeler he took me under his wing where he freely spent his time teaching me his 'secrets' of model building. I learned much from him and he was and has been my inspiration to persue and perfect my skills and knowledge. Frank owns a very special place in my heart.

I remember the times when Frank would attend our club meetings answering questions concerning the paints and glues we used in our hobby. He will be greatly missed

Blue skies, Frank. I only knew of you through articles by and about you in the modelmaking press and websites, where your works were truly inspirational. Condolences to the family.

RIP Frank. Your ability to create any aircraft model you wanted with incredible craftmanship was an inspiration! Condolences to your family!