I just heard from Chuck Holtzapple that Ski Dombrovski passed away yesterday. Anyone who knew Ski, or ever saw any of his work, knows that Ski was at the very top of the craftsmanship and innovation charts. He was also one of the kindest and gentlest men I've ever known.
Ski's Lacemaker was one of the most beautiful and original CL Stunt models ever designed and crafted. If you ever had the opportunity to see it in person, you would certainly agree. If Ski didn't have so much talent in so many different disciplines, he might well have become one of the best fliers around as well. His interests were eclectic, and he excelled in all of them. He was apparently one of the world's authorities on Bonsai trees (remember them from the Karate Kid 2?).
Over the years I had many phone conversations with Ski, and I always came away from them with more knowledge than I went in with. He was a great teacher. I will miss him greatly.
Godspeed Ski - Bob Hunt