40 replies to this topic

[nicky 65]

RIP, Jairus... There is a slot car Hall of Fame up in heaven... and it just added another member.

[Racer36]

Jairus did this for me a number of years ago. A bit of a tongue in cheek nod to the wood bulkhead construction of the Mantis. He was quite excited at the time to try a new wood grain method. It looks good enough that you can almost get a sliver.

 

A great talent gone far too soon.

 

[Regis4446]

From France, I am sad to learn of the death of Jairus.

 

He was really very talented.

 

On Slotblog, I followed the creation of all these incredible châssis and paintings.

 

He was a great source of inspiration for me.

 

Rest in peace.

[Vay Jonynas]

Oh no! Not our very own Jairus who shared so many of his build here on Slotblog over the years.

 

[Vay Jonynas]

Keeping Jairus Watson's memory alive. Please show and share any of his artwork that you know of.

 
Here's an excellent source for a whole bunch:

The Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge

[Mad Mark]

RIP, Jairus. Really enjoyed following your work all these years.

[NJ Racer]

RIP, Jairus.

[Mr Dynamic]

One of the finest artists I have known, ever original.

 

RIP, Jarius.

 

Best wishes,

 

Captn Zombie

 

[Bugeye]

Such sad news! RIP, Jairus.

 

He was a great guy. I will cherish the body I have from him.

[Jsully548]

Thank you all for the kind words. He will be greatly missed. A true legend!

 

We would love to hear any stories and see some more projects he did for any of you. It is great to see all the posts of the people he has touched and influenced.

[Tim Wilkins]

Jarius painted this Dynamic Super Bandit clear body replica for me at a time when no decals were available. He created each one and did a splendid job!

 

[Don Wedding]

Just found out about the passing of Jarius. What a shock. We were the same age. We both loved slot cars and shared many ideas on his next build.

 

He was a very talented artist, engineer, and had a very vivid imagination. He was always pleasant and friendly. Would go out of his way to make sure you were satisfied with his work. I'll miss him and will show some of his work he has done for me.

 

The last car I got from him was the Simi Sled reverse Cuda funny car that was on the cover of Hot Rod cartoons that both he and I read faithfully when we were growing up. After I got the car from him he mentioned that it would be in Model Cars magazine. Here is the issue that it was in. After I got the car I wanted to make a great display case showing his work and the cartoon magazines that inspired him.

 

 

 

 

 

I also have a slot box with eight of his cars he built and painted for me. Notice the orange Detroit slider in the top row.

 

 

He also built a candy apple red hot rod that I used to have.

 

 

He even worked in HO scale. I had him paint a Ricky Bobby #13 slot car.

 

 

All I can say about him is 'hot rods forever,' good buddy.

[Don Wedding]

Here is the case I built to display his Simi Sled funny car. Also this is the magazine issue it was covered in.

 

 

[Alchemist]

I'm saddened to come across this news of Jairus having left us.

 

Though his physical body is gone, I feel blessed to have known him through our website and his legacy will live on!

 

The projects he has shared on Slotblog was/are an inspiration for my own projects.

 

I know he's seeing our posts about him, so I'll say "I know in spirit that you are well, but we're missing you, Jairus!"

 

Thank you for all the time you shared with us.

 

Ernie

[Tim Neja]

Very sad. Prayers for his family!

 

RIP, sir – you are missed!

[Dennis David]

Not just a builder... he was a Slot Car Master. I could only look in wonder at one of his creations. He truly left an unmatched legacy within our hobby.