Eastern Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi guys, I haven’t placed any new topics on ARC for so long but now I think I have to. This is my attempt somehow to encourage you to buy from Zactomodels in order to support him in his current situation. If you might be aware his daughter is ill (but I hope not so seriously) and it may involve expenses for examinations, etc. The only income Chris has is his Zactomodels, one man production line where he always is all over the place to elaborate new master patterns and fill the orders working up to 24 hours a day. I appeal to those fellow modelers who may be hesitate as to whether to buy some Zacto parts as they good enough to be used on not so good plastic. All Chris makes are real gems, a top notch quality things. So do not hesitate to bring some realism to your models by adding life-like missiles, pylons, etc. to your kits. Believe me they will give your models a very nice and more realistic look. So do not build straight from the kit. Bring some life zest to your models with Zactomodels! :thumbsup:/> At least, you may PM Chris to give him a moral support. I hope you won't get me wrong. Keep well, Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The most impressive piece of resin I have in my large stash is Zactoman's 1/32 A-7D Seamless Intake, it deserves to be in a display case all it's own, truly a masterpiece of resin engineering. V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I second what Alexander said. Chris' big ticket sets get talked about a lot here on ARC (corrections and convertion sets). Even if you don't have a big scale A-7, or F-14, or Flanker, or MiG-29, you can still find his sidewinders to be of great use on your 1/32 jet builds. The preparation time for a pair of Zacto 'winders are not any more than what you'd spend on the plastic versions in your kits, but they are infinitely more detailed and only cost $17 for a pair. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Does he has a web site? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Does he has a web site? Thanks Here. Chris's products are terrific and his customer service is outstanding. Zactomodels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Not just the big stuff either. His 1/144 set for the Revell F-15E is freakin' sweet!!! I may have to order some more just for the seats and burner cans. -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Just snagged the Mig-23 Combo, been eyeballing that for a while, seems like a good time to just throw in the towel and place the order. V/r Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee White Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd love to buy his A-7 set, but it's out of production it seems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have purchased from Chris in the past, and will do again in the future. He is what the cottage industry is all about. Quality product and service, and his stuff is pretty dang good to boot too! Even if he is from Idaho.... (not everyone can be from the midwest, doncha know...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Well, now is as good a time as any to get some "BIG" 'winders for my Revell 1/32 Tornado GR1, and I don't see any better than what Chris has on his site. Best wishes to Chris and family, especially the child that is ill; prayers being sent also. Even if he is from Idaho....(not everyone can be from the midwest, doncha know...) Well at least he's on da west side WEST (Where Everything Stands Tall) :D Edited August 23, 2013 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Even if he is from Idaho.... Idaho! Yes! Esto Perpetua!! Thank you guys for your response! Well, anybody else? Let's kick his rating up! ;)/>/> Cheers! Alexander Edited August 24, 2013 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) I've got his A-7 set. Awesome stuff. Going to by some missiles now... Sidewinders incoming! Edited August 24, 2013 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul newton Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hey guy's, word is that zactoman should have canopies available (Su-27, a-7) in about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks so I intend to order early flanker B parts (full set) then! cheers. Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sounds like a perfect time to finally order his Flanker set. I've never heard anything but praise for the man and his work! Definitely a cause worthy of support! Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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paul newton Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Guys, Has anyone heard from Chris (zactoman) lately? was just wondering how he and his family are doing? Cheers...............Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Guys, Has anyone heard from Chris (zactoman) lately? was just wondering how he and his family are doing? Cheers...............Paul. I received e-mail from Chris a couple of days ago. He's much busy with the Zactomodels stuff and is really torn between the business and his daughter who needs some meds examinations. He does all his best to fill the orders and take care of his daughter. I hope he will pop up on ARC as soon as he makes time for it. Cheers! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I received e-mail from Chris a couple of days ago. He's much busy with the Zactomodels stuff and is really torn between the business and his daughter who needs some meds examinations. He does all his best to fill the orders and take care of his daughter. I hope he will pop up on ARC as soon as he makes time for it. Cheers! Alexander Do you know what part of Idaho he's in? I'm in Boise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Do you know what part of Idaho he's in? I'm in Boise. This is classified... Well, Preston. Esto Perpetua! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 1 vx4 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thank you for posting this!!! I to have meet and are proud to call Chris a friend. He has helped me out with a few things in the past, I have his Sidewinders OH-58, A-7 , Su-27 and Mig-29UB sets and I HIGHLY RECOMEND them. He has one of the highest quality control I know. So if you can please help our friend out and place an order or just send a little token of gratitude!! Thank you Cheers Danny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I just saw this thread and I'm stunned. Alexander, you da man! Though we are separated by 6000 miles, I can't say I have a closer friend... Thank you all for the wonderful comments and support for Zactomodels. Thanks for keeping me busy with orders! My family is grateful. My daughter has been going through some tough times but her spirits are up. She is finally surrounded by family that loves her. Her seizures continue but we are getting her the medical attention she needs and are hoping for a full recovery and a good life ahead for her. Though I've tried to work non-stop since releasing my Tomcat intakes on July 23, production has slowed due to helping my daughter. Because of this I haven't been on the forums much. I'm finally close to caught up on orders and hope to be around more. I'll at least be posting soon to make a big announcement about an exciting little 'side job' I've been working on (keep an eye on the jet modeling sub-forum in the next few days!). Cheers my friends P.S. A minor correction to Alexander's original post - I don't work 24 hours a day (any more) . I regularly do 12-16 hour days and sometimes 18 or even 20. I'm too old to do the 24 hour shifts though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 P.S. A minor correction to Alexander's original post - I don't work 24 hours a day (any more) :rolleyes:/>/> . I regularly do 12-16 hour days and sometimes 18 or even 20. I'm too old to do the 24 hour shifts though. Too old? :rolleyes:/> Well, but I think you've got enough gunpowder in the stores (I'm not aware of the English equevalent to what I mean but I hope you get me right here). ;)/> My warmest wishes to you and all yours. Keep safe, Alexander :salute:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The most impressive piece of resin I have in my large stash is Zactoman's 1/32 A-7D Seamless Intake, it deserves to be in a display case all it's own, truly a masterpiece of resin engineering. V/r Ron I have the combo set.. brilliantly executed and packed carefully Quote Link to post Share on other sites
babyduck5 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I have several items from Chris and each and every time I open the packages I stare with awe and wonderment at the finesse, engineering and casting quality of his work. Its sometimes hard to convey in pictures the true beauty that each set possesses. You need to have one I front of you, holding it close to truly appreciate his talent. He definitely is a high end craftsman and I would have no hesitation in purchasing anything that he was involved with. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Just bumping up for a friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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