ytsejam87 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Just wondering if anyone has any info if they are still in business or not. I emailed them months back and have not received a response, plus their website hasn't been updated in a few years (seemingly). Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Lynch Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I think they're toast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ytsejam87 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 I fear you are right. I seem to have restarted the hobby a year too late, a few years back, to purchase anything from them. Too bad no one has purchased their molds for their f-16 bang seats. they seemed to be the best on the market. PLUS they were planning on a A-10C cockpit for the monogram kit, just one example of some of their tasty bits that I would purchase now. Does anyone know why they have faded away? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I think it was difficulty in finding a resin caster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Overpromising on release dates didn't help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 18 hours ago, habu2 said: Overpromising on release dates didn't help. That tends to happen when you cant find anybody to produce your parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 You will need patience; I waited five years to get one of their sets; during that time, website updates were almost none; patience (and compulsive behavior to check their site often). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilmedic13 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 11 hours ago, cruiz said: You will need patience; I waited five years to get one of their sets; during that time, website updates were almost none; patience (and compulsive behavior to check their site often). I’ve all but given up on ever seeing my order. Tried to get refund and even PayPal went 🤷🏻♂️. I should’ve known better but, it said in stock and I was stupid enough to believe it that time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Been trying to get ahold of their F-22 tails for the academy kit for years, no luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Did anyone actually get to buy anything from them?,apart from a select few people at acouple of Nats shows everything always seemed to be OOP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 It took me a few months of trying to get either Kurt or Mike to deal with my enquiries.. Eventually it got done.. I got the impression that they rarely communicate with each other, and that neither of them accept responsibility for running the site or answering emails. Also, that they aren't interested in anything but selling via the U.S. nats..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mungo1974 said: Did anyone actually get to buy anything from them?,apart from a select few people at acouple of Nats shows everything always seemed to be OOP. Just the Nats several years back in Colorado I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, fulcrum1 said: Been trying to get ahold of their F-22 tails for the academy kit for years, no luck. That's the one I'd waited for five years; first placed an order in 2013 but days later received a refund because they were sold out; I kept checking the site regularly, finally, in 2018, I could get one; they sold out almost immediately; keep checking often and good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 4 hours ago, mungo1974 said: Did anyone actually get to buy anything from them?,apart from a select few people at acouple of Nats shows everything always seemed to be OOP. I scored a couple of F-16 seats from them a year or two ago. Don't remember it taking too long. We made email contact reasonably quickly. I consider myself lucky to have the items in hand and will hopefully use them for two upcoming projects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ytsejam87 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 What a shame. They "market" a good number of unique products, and I know I would order ~$100.00 worth of parts if they would be available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon053 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 hours ago, mungo1974 said: Did anyone actually get to buy anything from them?,apart from a select few people at acouple of Nats shows everything always seemed to be OOP. I actually got some of their ACES II ejection seats and A-10 intakes. I should have gotten some S-3 engines while I had the chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I purchased one of his F-16 ACES seat back in 2018. Had no problems. The e-mail contained Mike's phone number. Has anyone tried calling him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I received a set of the A-10 control surfaces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I could spend $$$ with them but everything I want is listed as sold out. I always had hoped to make it to a Nats to pick up their products in person but never made it. I always hesitated to buy off their website because I didn’t want to end up like the guy in the old Squadron ad covered in cob webs as I wait by my mailbox. I used to visit their website frequently but have not visited recently. This thread got me curious. Just dropped by. It’s still up, the format is changed and there’s new pictures of some of their sold out products. They have many new products listed as coming soon. Maybe there’s hope they are coming back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterburns Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Go to the 2021 nationals in Las Vegas. Chances are good they'll be there with the parts your looking for. That's the only way I have any luck with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 23 hours ago, peterburns said: Go to the 2021 nationals in Las Vegas. Chances are good they'll be there with the parts your looking for. That's the only way I have any luck with them If it doesn’t get canceled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 10:11 PM, peterburns said: Go to the 2021 nationals in Las Vegas. Chances are good they'll be there with the parts your looking for. That's the only way I have any luck with them That's a crappy business model. If they can't handle online ordering & fulfillment then sign up with a distributor who can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hardly a good solution if you don't live in the U.S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jeem Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I tried to order from their website many times but everything I wanted was always sold out. I went to the Columbus Nats in 2011 and they were there so I bought as much as I could afford (F-16 cockpit upgrade sets and F-100 nozzles). If you go to the Nats and find them don't hesitate, buy it while you can as they sold out quickly on the popular items. Very nice stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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