SS landspeeder from "5-25-77"

[temponaut]

I've just received a short e-mail from Wasili. He is alive.

He apologized for what he admits is his terrible communication and says that he is under extreme work-related stress. (So am I. :unsure )

He promised that he will reply to others who have e-mailed him, and that he will post to this thread "tomorrow evening."

I expect that some others must have heard from him by now, too...

 

[moffeaton]

Nope.
Would love to get a reply. Glad he is okay... and hope he is true to his word.

 

[Commander Max]

I do find it interesting that he can E-mail somebody, but not log into the RPF and tell everybody. But he will soon, kinda weird behavior really.

 

[mr.predicta]

He promised that he will reply to others who have e-mailed him, and that he will post to this thread "tomorrow evening."

OK I will email him again about Dave taking my spot in the kit line up.
Thanks
MSL

 

[temponaut]

OK I will email him again about Dave taking my spot in the kit line up.
Thanks
MSL

You're welcome.

Good luck, MSL and Dave. :thumbsup

 

[vaderdarth]

Thanks man... I can't believe I'm heading into something like this knowing the risk........but I just have this fierce desire for this SS piece. The time frame doesn't intimidate me. I'm used to waiting for stuff around these parts. Lack of communication kills more friendships on this board than anything else.

Dave

 

[mr.predicta]

Thanks man... I can't believe I'm heading into something like this knowing the risk........but I just have this fierce desire for this SS piece. The time frame doesn't intimidate me. I'm used to waiting for stuff around these parts. Lack of communication kills more friendships on this board than anything else.

Dave

yeah Im sure when the kit is done I will be kicking myself for letting it go but Im more of a Trek fan but love cars and vehicles this would have fit right in .
at the moment Im into starships so Im financing a few of these.could use the cash for some photoetching I need .
all the best
Mike L Scott

 

[vaderdarth]

well so much for our personal update from Wasili yesterday???

 

[moffeaton]

I hate being right. It happens so often lately...

:lol

 

[temponaut]

Yup. No promised post to the thread, no detailed e-mail that he promised me.

 

[swfan]

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[swfan]

I hope you guys get your kits or your money back. I know your pain, I've been waiting for over four years for oe kit and two years for another. Its depressing thinking that you invested a lot of money for nothing.

 

[Commander Max]

I feel for you guys, this guy got your hopes up. Then let everybody down.
Another deadbeat for the hobby. Which is another example for not putting your money down for a promised kit.

It is to bad this hobby has to work like this. In the real world the entrepreneur carries the risk and responsibility. And if he didn't deliver what was promised, he would have to return the money, or face lawsuits, fines and possibly jail time.

The worst part of it is, it starts a downward cycle, that is very hard to get out of. I've seen it really get out of hand. Which is why I think it has to stop.
And you guys could stop it, just stop giving these guys your money(unless it's somebody that you have dealings with before, and trust.). If they want to make a kit badly enough, they will find a way.

 

[wasili]

Guys,

Since my last post, 2 weeks ago, i have been permanently occupied with my work. Right after my last posting, i received a call from my client with additional "wishes" on top of an already demanding schedule. Me and my team have to take care of a pending deadline (several large, new and refurbished architectural miniatures for a big trade fair due next week), next to the (nearly daily) problems this client throws at us as well. This meant several all-nighters in the past week alone, and one more coming up tomorrow.

Unlike what i thought a couple days ago, i could not respond earlier. The days are very very long, and it has left me with little energy. In 4 days, this stress is over, i can take a small break before the next job comes along, and i can address all the issues regarding the Landspeeder model.

I do apologize for my previous lack of communication, and realize that i fall short in this considerably.

Best,

Wasili

 

[vaderdarth]

Wasili,
I just paypalled mike his refund for the kit in order to take his place. I also emailed you my contact info. Make sure to switch us on your list. Thanks,

Dave

PS, he should contact you directly to tell you my payment arrived.

 

[moffeaton]

Thanks for the reply, Wasili... maybe if you can't continue the work, you could send it to Rel, and he could finish? He is well versed with fiberglass, and maybe it wold work well for both of you?

Glad you aren't taking the money and heading for the hills.

I look forward to the next update.

Guys,

Since my last post, 2 weeks ago, i have been permanently occupied with my work. Right after my last posting, i received a call from my client with additional "wishes" on top of an already demanding schedule. Me and my team have to take care of a pending deadline (several large, new and refurbished architectural miniatures for a big trade fair due next week), next to the (nearly daily) problems this client throws at us as well. This meant several all-nighters in the past week alone, and one more coming up tomorrow.

Unlike what i thought a couple days ago, i could not respond earlier. The days are very very long, and it has left me with little energy. In 4 days, this stress is over, i can take a small break before the next job comes along, and i can address all the issues regarding the Landspeeder model.

I do apologize for my previous lack of communication, and realize that i fall short in this considerably.

Best,

Wasili

 

[mr.predicta]

Wasili,
I just paypalled mike his refund for the kit in order to take his place. I also emailed you my contact info. Make sure to switch us on your list. Thanks,

Dave

I have received the money for my place in line for the landspeeder kit
David now has my spot on the build.
if there is any confusion about this please contact me.
Thanks
Mike L Scott

 

[vaderdarth]

Mike, do me a favor and email this info to Wasili, just in case he doesn't read this thread often enough. Thanks man,

Dave

 

[mr.predicta]

Mike, do me a favor and email this info to Wasili, just in case he doesn't read this thread often enough. Thanks man,

Dave

Yeah did that
MSL

 

[vaderdarth]

Thanks a bunch Mike...... I didn't want to just assume you had already done it......can't be to careful with this stuff. Peace,

Dave