ReccePhreak Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I sent an email to Mark Bilas over a month ago, but have not gotten any response. I am trying to order a set of his Spectre Resins 1/72 E-Systems Cheeks for RC-135U/V/W [late] SR72-AC-001. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, ReccePhreak said: I sent an email to Mark Bilas over a month ago, but have not gotten any response. I am trying to order a set of his Spectre Resins 1/72 E-Systems Cheeks for RC-135U/V/W [late] SR72-AC-001. Larry Mark passed away back in Sept. Don’t know the status of the companies (Wolfpak Decals) but my guess is they are not in operation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Tank said: Mark passed away back in Sept. Don’t know the status of the companies (Wolfpak Decals) but my guess is they are not in operation. Thanks for that sad info. I had another gentleman PMed me the same thing. SO SAD to lose such a talented individual. Edited November 18, 2020 by ReccePhreak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Tank said: Mark passed away back in Sept. Don’t know the status of the companies (Wolfpak Decals) but my guess is they are not in operation. Pardon my ignorance but, how is Spectre Resins related to Wolfpack Decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, SERNAK said: Pardon my ignorance but, how is Spectre Resins related to Wolfpack Decals? Mark ran both companies, Wolfpak was his decals line and Spectra his resin line. http://millcreekconsultants.com/index.html HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Thanks Tank. Too bad we lost such a great guy. Do you know if someone else will take his business? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, SERNAK said: Thanks Tank. Too bad we lost such a great guy. Do you know if someone else will take his business? Not that I know of but I am not in the loop either. It had been sometime since Mark and I last emailed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Yes, I too am wondering if anyone will take over. I placed an order for five decal sheets two days before his death. I received an email confirming the order, but can't remember if my CC was charged. So maybe it didn't go through. Maybe someone could offer the family to buy up the remaining stock and liquidate it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Well, last night I got a message from Paypal saying that my order was refunded by Mill Creek Consultants to my credit card account. So I guess the business is being closed. Edited December 31, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viking73 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Dutch said: Well, last night I got a message from Paypal saying that my order was refunded by Mill Creek Consultants to my credit card account. So I guess the business is being closed. I got one as well yesterday Dutch for some decals I ordered back in September. Just another sad reminder of how bad 2020 is (soon to be was)... -Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyf117 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, viking73 said: I got one as well yesterday Dutch for some decals I ordered back in September. Just another sad reminder of how bad 2020 is (soon to be was)... -Derek 2 hours ago, Dutch said: Well, last night I got a message from Paypal saying that my order was refunded by Mill Creek Consultants to my credit card account. So I guess the business is being closed. A range of Wolfpak Decals can be had from Fantasy Printshop here in the UK - how long they'll remain available for remains to be seen: https://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/decals/aircraft-decals/wolfpak-decals/ Edited December 31, 2020 by andyf117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Andy, thanks for that tip. I indeed did place a duplicate order with FPS and they arrived last week. The total was about $25 more than MCC charges, but I am happy to have them. Kind regards, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Just an observation, my father-in-law and mother-in-law both died within the past thirteen months. They had detailed, precise wills and there have been no disputes amongst the children about anything, but the lawyers are still sorting through the details while the children wait for the estate paperwork to be settled. Bottom line; it isn't a short process even in the best case. In Mark's case, Mill Creek Consultants covered not just his decal and resin ranges but also was the umbrella for his professional engineering services, so there's an added layer of complexity for the family to work through before they could do anything with the remaining stock of decals and resin. I'm glad to hear that they were able to at least get the process in place for Paypal refunds. In the meantime, as Andy mentioned Fantasy Print Shop (who did the decal printing for Mark) always reserved a portion of the production run for themselves to sell though their own website. Except for the earliest sheets most of the Wolfpak sheets are still available there. One thing you should be aware of is that Fantasy just sends you the decal sheets and provides a link to download the color profiles and written instructions. Regards, Murph Edited January 2, 2021 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Bunker Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 5:37 PM, Murph said: One thing you should be aware of is that Fantasy just sends you the decal sheets and provides a link to download the color profiles and written instructions. I can't speak for deliveries to USA but when I've ordered Wolfpak Decals here in UK from Fantasy Printshop they include the coloured placement sheet but the extensive notes are sent as a pdf by e-mail. Perhaps they leave the coloured sheet out of export orders to save on postage costs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Should serve notice to many of us to get our affairs in order. You never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MusicOn Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Man, what sad news. I was just getting around to pulling my AMT RC-135 out of the stash and starting to plan the build, with the intent to get some of the Spectre Resins AEELS cheeks, and came across this thread. Awful loss for the community. Here's hoping that somehow his business can be carried on by someone, but probably wishful thinking. Anyone know if there is a set to be found anywhere? Edited April 18, 2021 by MusicOn Typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 11 hours ago, MusicOn said: Man, what sad news. I was just getting around to pulling my AMT RC-135 out of the stash and starting to plan the build, with the intent to get some of the Spectre Resins AEELS cheeks, and came across this thread. Awful loss for the communnity. Here's hoping that somehow his business can be carried on by someone, but probably wishful thinking. Anyone know if there is a set to be found anywhere? On his decal website. The family is evaluating continuation of the WolfPak business and will be providing an email announcement to the valued Customers of WolfPak after all the details have been fully addressed. Mark truly enjoyed his interactions with every Customer and valued the friendships which came about through this endeavor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MusicOn Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Follow up - found a set for the Combat Conversions RC-135W "Airseeker" (the RAF RC-135) on eBay (UK ebay) - includes the AEELS array, hog nose, antennas, replacement boom, and CFM engines! Still a few in stock! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I've got a set of the Spectre RC-135 Cheeks, probably bought them 9 or 10 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I do hope they carry on the business. Every time I contacted him about the resin parts he always seemed to be out of stock and looking for a caster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 The resin nukes are always items of interest with modelers and would be a good product to continue. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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