Oldmopars Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 The cottage model parts business is tough, and it looks like "Life" has claimed several recently. Who all has closed recently? And what is the current status? AITM-- Closed but bought out by ST Supply? B-n-L -- Closed? Rookie Resins -- Closed? Scenes Unlimited -- Closed? Olsen Brothers -- Closed? Are there any more? Any news on reopening or new owners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) I read that Scenes Unlimited is being acquired by ST Supply. It’s on SU’s FB page. Edited January 15, 2023 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Keystone had some excellent 5 and 10 hole Alcoa rims made out of real aluminum and a great line of 50's gasoline tankers ( duel movie types ) will be a major loss if not picked up again. Rookie Resins also had some excellent never done before pieces that will be a major setback if lost forever. Edited January 15, 2023 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 GW Trucks - closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Keystone is closed, AITM is up in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) European caster that had been out of business MG Mouldings - closed MCA Model Assessories - closed P&B Models - closed Edited January 15, 2023 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Ross Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I read that Scenes Unlimited is being acquired by ST Supply. It’s on SU’s FB page. This is on Scenes Unlimited front page: ST Supply Company has acquired Scenes Unlimited complete product line. For further updates and information please contact:https://stsupplyco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Is Strato Models still around? They had a great Pete and Autocar at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) On 1/15/2023 at 3:23 PM, leafsprings said: Is Strato Models still around? They had a great Pete and Autocar at one time. yes I got the last kit from them a Tatra 815 NTH 6x6 this Saturday. Edited January 16, 2023 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Warren D said: Keystone is closed, AITM is up in the air. Both are gone for now AITM is not up in the air Doug was forced to close AITM for good. Edited January 16, 2023 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Bill Drennen Resin Cab Conversations and parts Clint Freeman Mark Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 You can add Clearly Scale to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I don't believe that Olson Bros is closed, although Chris has been absent from the business for a few months. Hope that he gets things sorted out and is able to get back to his old self and crank out some product. I think the thing to remember about resin stuff is that if you see something you like, buy it if you can because this thread has shown, there have been some great companies that have gone out of business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, mikemodeler said: I don't believe that Olson Bros is closed, although Chris has been absent from the business for a few months. Hope that he gets things sorted out and is able to get back to his old self and crank out some product. I think the thing to remember about resin stuff is that if you see something you like, buy it if you can because this thread has shown, there have been some great companies that have gone out of business. So true, I wanted some wheels from Scene, but was waiting until I start the kit, now not sure. I had been looking at some trailer bodies from Keystone and yes I was waiting. I did communicate with Keystone because I had an order in, hope it gets fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 8 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: You can add Clearly Scale to the list. aren't they still on the go? i got some vw engines of theirs from modelbuilderwarehouse within the past year. i know they stopped direct customer sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 One thing to always think about when you see resin parts is that when you see something you like, want, or may want in the future, is to order it right away. Resin part suppliers come and go as real life is more important than the business life. Look at folks like Modelhaus who did this full time, but then decided to retire. Two years worth of orders poured in within a month's time putting off retirement until all of those orders were filled. And as usually happens, no one comes forward with the cash, or fortitude, to buy the business and take it over. FYI I still have some of the American Industrial Models castings unbuilt that I purchased from Jim Etter in the in early '80's. A.J. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, maxwell48098 said: One thing to always think about when you see resin parts is that when you see something you like, want, or may want in the future, is to order it right away. Resin part suppliers come and go as real life is more important than the business life. Look at folks like Modelhaus who did this full time, but then decided to retire. Two years worth of orders poured in within a month's time putting off retirement until all of those orders were filled. And as usually happens, no one comes forward with the cash, or fortitude, to buy the business and take it over. FYI I still have some of the American Industrial Models castings unbuilt that I purchased from Jim Etter in the in early '80's. A.J. They made nice Formula Desert Dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 11:54 AM, maxwell48098 said: One thing to always think about when you see resin parts is that when you see something you like, want, or may want in the future, is to order it right away. Resin part suppliers come and go as real life is more important than the business life. Look at folks like Modelhaus who did this full time, but then decided to retire. Two years worth of orders poured in within a month's time putting off retirement until all of those orders were filled. And as usually happens, no one comes forward with the cash, or fortitude, to buy the business and take it over. FYI I still have some of the American Industrial Models castings unbuilt that I purchased from Jim Etter in the in early '80's. A.J. Are you sure about Modelhaus? I just ordered 2 sets of the smaller Desert dogs. Tried to order 3 sets but they said they were no longer available in that quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I agree with maxwell48098, these cottage businesses come and go and if you want something from one of them buy the stuff right away when it's available because if you put it off and wait it can be too late....it has happened before and it will happen again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 20 hours ago, Mike C. said: Are you sure about Modelhaus? I just ordered 2 sets of the smaller Desert dogs. Tried to order 3 sets but they said they were no longer available in that quantity. Modelhaus Tires are sold be the son of Don and Carol Holthaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 hours ago, carsntrucks4you said: Modelhaus Tires are sold be the son of Don and Carol Holthaus. So, they're still in business then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Mike C. said: So, they're still in business then? Yes they are https://www.modelhaustires.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Mike C. said: So, they're still in business then? Chris Holthaus was casting the tires for a long time for Don and Carol. Once they finally retired and closed the business, he opened Modelhaus tires. All he offers is the product listed on his website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Double Take Replicas-closed. Really liked their rubber bias ply drive tires. Motor City Resin Casters-missing in action. Great stuff, website is still up, but orders seem to vaporize. Edited February 4, 2023 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) I think speedcity resin can be added to the list. Edited March 23, 2023 by wrenchr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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