The Robin Masters Estate (Pahonu)

[ENSHealy]

I'm sure they would have been posted here, but I thought I'd double check anyway if anyone has come across any more photos or video of the demolition. So far we've only seen the video by So Cal Drones, and they weren't down to the foundation/basement yet.


I'm curious what we'll be able to see of the basement and/or foundation once the demo is complete.

[Rembrandt's Girl]

I'm curious what we'll be able to see of the basement and/or foundation once the demo is complete.

Yes, me too ENSHealy... I'm definitely wanting to see some pics/footage of the completed job so we can see what's left to try to determine what might come next. Have you tried to contact them to see if they'll be going back for more footage? Just a thought.

[J.J. Walters]

That is so *bleeping* depressing!!

[eagle]

That is so *bleeping* depressing!!

Totally agree, and it's one reason why I'm hoping to get contributions to a photo archive.

[MagnumsLeftShoulder]

The waste is so depressing. I just cannot believe it was so far gone that there wasn't something worth salvaging. Ms. Anderson was still living there just a few years ago! 85 years of history gone in less than a week. Ugh...

[TSMIV]

Thanks for updating, Kenji, beautiful pics!

P.S. I didn't include the page number originally because I assumed quoting the page would allow you to click right through. My bad, but it did lead you to the new fix!

Glad you liked them ENSHealey!

It was really windy up there so trying to keep the camera steady was a challenge.
Glad I did it especially with what has just happened.....just imagine if I had hiked up there not knowing they were ripping it down .....I may have jumped right there!

Hi Kenji (aka the Friendly Travel Agent ),

Long time no speak and I hope that all is well with you. I love your photos - they are fantastic! You must have made a Mount Everest like climb to capture a stunning view like that - that’s a huge effort.

I will be lucky enough to be in Hawaii shortly and will definitely be making another pilgrimage to Pahonu - I’ll take as many photos as I possibly can! I appreciate that this is probably a stupid question but it’s still possible to walk along the beach and access the tidal pool isn’t it? My understanding (sourced from the many fine Magnum Mania correspondents) is that all beaches in Hawaii are publicly accessible and thus this should not be an issue.

Thanks for helping me out (again) and I’ll be posting a heap of photos to the Magnum Mania website once I’m back from Hawaii.


All the best from your # 1 FTA customer

[Mad Kudu Buck]

When I saw this photo, I pictured Higgins shouting, "Oh.. my.. GOD!! Magnum! You're responsible for this!"

[KENJI]

Thanks for updating, Kenji, beautiful pics!

P.S. I didn't include the page number originally because I assumed quoting the page would allow you to click right through. My bad, but it did lead you to the new fix!

Glad you liked them ENSHealey!

It was really windy up there so trying to keep the camera steady was a challenge.
Glad I did it especially with what has just happened.....just imagine if I had hiked up there not knowing they were ripping it down .....I may have jumped right there!

Hi Kenji (aka the Friendly Travel Agent ),

Long time no speak and I hope that all is well with you. I love your photos - they are fantastic! You must have made a Mount Everest like climb to capture a stunning view like that - that’s a huge effort.

I will be lucky enough to be in Hawaii shortly and will definitely be making another pilgrimage to Pahonu - I’ll take as many photos as I possibly can! I appreciate that this is probably a stupid question but it’s still possible to walk along the beach and access the tidal pool isn’t it? My understanding (sourced from the many fine Magnum Mania correspondents) is that all beaches in Hawaii are publicly accessible and thus this should not be an issue.

Thanks for helping me out (again) and I’ll be posting a heap of photos to the Magnum Mania website once I’m back from Hawaii.


All the best from your # 1 FTA customer

Welcome back TSMIV!

Glad you enjoyed the pics.
The hike was a lot of fun, fairly easy if you don't mind heights and much warmer than Everest

Great to hear you are going back to Hawaii and making another pilgrimage Pahonu...I told you it was addicting! Looking forward to seeing any pics on the destruction too. You are correct with public access to Hawaiian beaches so a swim in the tidal pool is a must. Right now they have a bunch of construction debris tarps up, surrounding the "crime scene" so you might not see much, but who knows, they may be down by the time you get there. Go to the small beach park that is a few doors down from Pahonu and you can gain access to the tidal pool that way.
Try and time the tides when they are low so access is a bit easier - ENJOY!!!

Bon voyage,

FTA

[Brian]

It's almost unbelievable that Pahonu is gone. Hopefully several people on the demo crew grabbed some bricks to save.

I would like to thank everyone who made it out to Robin's Nest and took pictures & video over the years.

[eagle]

It's almost unbelievable that Pahonu is gone. Hopefully several people on the demo crew grabbed some bricks to save.

I would like to thank everyone who made it out to Robin's Nest and took pictures & video over the years.

I second this, and would love to have a brick.

[ENSHealy]

I'm curious what we'll be able to see of the basement and/or foundation once the demo is complete.

Yes, me too ENSHealy... I'm definitely wanting to see some pics/footage of the completed job so we can see what's left to try to determine what might come next. Have you tried to contact them to see if they'll be going back for more footage? Just a thought.

Thought I posted this already, so apologies if it shows up twice, but I contacted SoCal Drone Solutions, and he is back on the mainland now, so won't be taking any more footage of the [former] estate.

[SoCal Drone]

Hey Guys,
First time posting here. I shot the drone footage of the demolition. As a little back story, I’ve been a long time fan of the show and going to the Estate was on my bucket list. I made it there on April 6th and heard what sounded like a lot of construction activity. I launched my drone, but due to a technical problem, I couldn’t see what I was shooting or where the camera was aimed. The opening and closing shots of the video were from that day, and you can see the back-hoe scooping up parts of the demolished mansion. The following morning, without looking at the footage, I decided to do a google search and saw that a demolition permit was just issued days earlier. I quickly downloaded my video and was shocked at what I saw. I went back the next day and got the additional footage with my technical issues sorted out. I took some hi res stills as well and i’ll Upload them and link to them when I get a chance.

Ironically, I used this website to find the address to go there and even emailed the address on file the moment I finished the video but it was returned undeliverable. I didn’t realize there was a forum on this website.

So bottom line, I waited my entire life to see the Estate and hoped to have a unique perspective bringing a 4K drone, only to find I missed it by a day. Thanks to everyone for the complements on the video’s quality.

[SoCal Drone]

Here is a link to my dropbox with some Hi-Res stills taken at 12MP. This is all I'm really comfortable sharing right now because I've already gotten people complaining that I've violated the privacy of the residents of the guest house (I know......). Maybe at a later date I'll release some additional footage or photos.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lom4pcvokuy0 ... twg4a?dl=0

To answer previous questions; from what I understand, the demolition permit includes all of the structures on the estate with a preservation of the slabs to be used in future construction. So I don't think there are actually basements associated with this construction. Not knowing much about the island construction practices, I'd say it would be fairly difficult to actually have a basement that close to the ocean.

[ENSHealy]

Here is a link to my dropbox with some Hi-Res stills taken at 12MP. This is all I'm really comfortable sharing right now because I've already gotten people complaining that I've violated the privacy of the residents of the guest house (I know......). Maybe at a later date I'll release some additional footage or photos.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lom4pcvokuy0 ... twg4a?dl=0

To answer previous questions; from what I understand, the demolition permit includes all of the structures on the estate with a preservation of the slabs to be used in future construction. So I don't think there are actually basements associated with this construction. Not knowing much about the island construction practices, I'd say it would be fairly difficult to actually have a basement that close to the ocean.

Those are some great photos. If you zoom in, you can even see a little bit of the much rumored but little seen bathhouse behind the main house.

I'm sure the group would also love to hear about your experiences as the owner of a 308! As someone who dreams of someday owning one, I'd love to hear what you have to say. From the brief comment you made in our Messenger conversation, it sounds like the dream might be better than the reality???

[KENJI]

Hey Guys,
First time posting here. I shot the drone footage of the demolition. As a little back story, I’ve been a long time fan of the show and going to the Estate was on my bucket list. I made it there on April 6th and heard what sounded like a lot of construction activity. I launched my drone, but due to a technical problem, I couldn’t see what I was shooting or where the camera was aimed. The opening and closing shots of the video were from that day, and you can see the back-hoe scooping up parts of the demolished mansion. The following morning, without looking at the footage, I decided to do a google search and saw that a demolition permit was just issued days earlier. I quickly downloaded my video and was shocked at what I saw. I went back the next day and got the additional footage with my technical issues sorted out. I took some hi res stills as well and i’ll Upload them and link to them when I get a chance.

Ironically, I used this website to find the address to go there and even emailed the address on file the moment I finished the video but it was returned undeliverable. I didn’t realize there was a forum on this website.

So bottom line, I waited my entire life to see the Estate and hoped to have a unique perspective bringing a 4K drone, only to find I missed it by a day. Thanks to everyone for the complements on the video’s quality.

Welcome aboard SoCal Drone!

Many thanks for sharing your drone footage and pics with us - incredible but sad at the same time!
Sorry to hear you were off by one day for filming Pahonu still standing, but your timing was actually perfect when you think about it. No one will ever be able to take the historical footage that you caught....once in a lifetime - well done!