I know nothing of it, but at one of the Birmingham shows, he was nice enough to help me when my key would not turn in the ignition of my car. He came back from the hotel, and took me back to it. I was able to find a locksmith Saturday night that fixed it, thereby saving me from having to get a dealer on Monday morning. I needed to head home Sunday morning.
A great model builder. I, too, hope this is not true.