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Post by Colin 't Hart on Feb 22, 2024 9:48:05 GMT -8
I just went to the website of American Model Builders AKA LASERkit to check on a kit and discovered that they have closed! laserkit.com/This is a shame. I really hope someone will take over their line of kits. |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Feb 22, 2024 10:07:15 GMT -8
That is terrible news. Their line of parts, tools and old style wood cabooses was significant. Looks like the founder passed suddenly.
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Feb 22, 2024 10:10:42 GMT -8
That's a shock. My sympathies to his family. I agree, hopefully someone will pick up the line of models.
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Feb 22, 2024 10:35:46 GMT -8
As a friend of mine said, "Call ScaleTrains. They'll buy anything." Anyway, I've emailed them. It could be a good supplement to their line.
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Post by wagnersteve on Feb 22, 2024 11:08:46 GMT -8
Feb. 22, 2024, starting 2:05 p.m., EST
Thanks for this thread with important though sad news. I have some LaserKit prodcts, didn't get around to buying as much from AMB as I'd hoped to. My sympathies to Mr. Hitzeman's family and others involved with the firm, and I hope another outfit continues to supply many of its products.
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Post by hudsonyard on Feb 24, 2024 22:17:26 GMT -8
A lot of great kits in their catalog, a friend was buying up their LV wood transfer cabooses like mad to build for his freelance road, hope he got all the ones he needed.
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Feb 25, 2024 6:02:53 GMT -8
A lot of great kits in their catalog, a friend was buying up their LV wood transfer cabooses like mad to build for his freelance road, hope he got all the ones he needed. They had a great selection of caboose kits. I really hope someone buys up the designs. |
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Post by littlejoee76 on Mar 20, 2024 10:13:17 GMT -8
I've not seen any reference to this, but American Model Builders shut down in February on the passing of its owner.
I only found out today because I'm in the market for more of their 24-foot NP cabooses.
Anybody aware of any likely purchaser?
Neill Horton
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Post by ambluco on Mar 20, 2024 10:18:11 GMT -8
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Post by littlejoee76 on Mar 20, 2024 10:42:42 GMT -8
Thanks for the link, it went right under my radar.
Neill
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Mar 20, 2024 12:38:18 GMT -8
I've not seen any reference to this, but American Model Builders shut down in February on the passing of its owner. I only found out today because I'm in the market for more of their 24-foot NP cabooses. Anybody aware of any likely purchaser? Neill Horton There's one on eBay right now. ebay.com/itm/155580745181 |
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Mar 24, 2024 12:02:18 GMT -8
Apparently the CAD drawings, instructions and masters have been acquired by Berkshire Valley Models.
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