Ed Dingo Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I had gotten my April order in mid October. A '67 Impala wagon and a '68 Impala SS427, plus some small parts. I placed an order in mid May, June, and just before they closed their doors in July. No May order yet, that's ok cuz I have some projects on the table (literally, my kitchen table). I tried to cover missing parts for my older cars, mostly from memory. I might be in trouble there. Retired and on SS, money doesn't stretch like it used to. i triecf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just received my email from Carol that my May 16th order shipped today!On the way...4 1967 Cougars and 2 sets of 68 Cougar grill/bumpers... My last order was June 22nd for the 72 Riv Boat tail, looks like later summer to get that order, hey I'm just fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael in Illinois Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Received an E-mail from Carol today, my order is now being shipped. I placed the order on 5-17-16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Got an email yesterday saying my order had shipped as well. I didnt order much... which saddens me. Mostly '65 Fairlane parts, a 68 and 69 Torino GT bumper/grille, and the cop car wheels for the Lindberg crown vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I received my order from them on Monday (March 27). Beautiful product that was extremely well packed so that despite some slight damage to the box nothing inside was damaged. Thank You to Don and Carol for all of their years of service to this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I received an email from Modelhaus and spoke to Don Holthaus concerning my order that was placed with them back on May 19, 2016. My order will finally be going into production next week...... YEAY...!!! Don said that they really never realized how swamped with orders they would wind up getting. Don said that he also injured himself a bit when he cut off part of a finger in a table saw accident. That kind of slowed things down for them production wise. I thanked him for his excellent products over the years, and wished him and Carol a happy, healthy, peaceful and safe retirement...... whenever that actually takes place. Don said that the way things look now, and the pile of orders still remaining, it could possibly be close to a year before they are actually able to shut down and retire...!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I believe I placed my last order with them just a few days (early July?) before they ceased taking orders. You can bet that when they first went into business back in the early '80's, they'd NEVER could have imagined the wild success they'd have! If there ever is a "Resin Casters Hall of Fame", Don and Carol would certainly be in it! Along with Norm Veber, Harold Bradford and a number of others. BTW, my last order with them was their 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, and something else that I can't remember. The Caddy is one of my favorites from the '70's and one I'd like to fully detail one of these fine days. Yeah, I can see that what they're going to have to clean up in the way of orders, can take them a year if not a little longer! At least there's the "comfort" of knowing that there's light at the end of the tunnel, and they can finally enjoy their retirement and do what they'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I believe I placed my last order with them just a few days (early July?) before they ceased taking orders. You can bet that when they first went into business back in the early '80's, they'd NEVER could have imagined the wild success they'd have! If there ever is a "Resin Casters Hall of Fame", Don and Carol would certainly be in it! Along with Norm Veber, Harold Bradford and a number of others. BTW, my last order with them was their 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, and something else that I can't remember. The Caddy is one of my favorites from the '70's and one I'd like to fully detail one of these fine days. Yeah, I can see that what they're going to have to clean up in the way of orders, can take them a year if not a little longer! At least there's the "comfort" of knowing that there's light at the end of the tunnel, and they can finally enjoy their retirement and do what they'd like. IF it were me, I would've retired on MY terms and not be at the mercy of all my customers. Some customers are hoarding parts and kits to sell at a later date, and I'm supposed to bust my butt for those reasons??? No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Some customers are hoarding parts and kits to sell at a later date, and I'm supposed to bust my butt for those reasons???No doubt! We're seeing that already as I frequent eBay quite a bit, and I see them doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American 185 Heavy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Sadly mine arrived last week and was nothing but some parts to restore a few dealer promos. They will be missed greatly in this hobby. Items were always perfect, you never ever had to think twice about anything you ordered from them. The pretenders are already envisioning of taking their place. Not likely. Nice to dream and fool yourself in to thinking you can fill a gap. However when you look at some of the idea pictures posted, I run and not walk. The polite way of describing some of this stuff is 'Abortions'. And to post it on ebay is insane. I scroll right over it not giving it a second look. Now that Don and Carol are retired, doubtful anyone has the time enthusiasm and eye for detail like they did. Sad day in the model car industry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Still waiting on my last order that was placed June 18th of last year, looking for it anytime I hope , sure gonna be a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Got my final order from May 18th, 2016 on May 20th, 2017. Just a box of restoration parts from a list I made up while their website was down prior to re-opening on May 16, 2016. Unfortunately a convertible windshield frame I ordered was broken in the box, had to have happened when they packed it as the box was completely un-damaged. No problem, I contacted them on the 22nd with a photo of the unfortunate damage, and a perfect replacement arrived today. I'm going to miss them, great people, products and service. I imagine they'll be fulfilling orders for another year or more. I'm pretty sure they probably got a ton of extra orders just on the last week the website was up early last July when they made it clear that it was shutting down for good at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm pretty sure they probably got a ton of extra orders just on the last week the website was up early last July when they made it clear that it was shutting down for good at that point.Yes, I have one order from early June and a $400 order from July 3rd, which may have been the last day they were open.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Waiting on my order from July 4, 2016. No hurry, I have a ton of other stuff to build to keep me busy.Some of the nicest people I have ever met, sure hope they get to enjoy their retirement and this crush of orders has given them an infusion of cash beyond what they imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yes, I have one order from early June and a $400 order from July 3rd, which may have been the last day they were open..Just checked my emails. I got my last order confirmation on July 6, and right after I got it, the site was closed. I know because I immediately remembered a few things I'd forgotten to order, and I was just minutes too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yes, I have one order from early June and a $400 order from July 3rd, which may have been the last day they were open..I think they intended to close on July 1st or 2nd, but their website people were on vacation for July 4th, so I believe they decided to let the website stay up until July 5th at some point when the web people were back. This information was public, so I'm sure that the mega-procrastinators really hit them good on those final days! I already knew they were pretty stressed when I placed my order, I could have ordered several kits and other extra stuff, but honestly looked at what I really needed in terms of restoration parts, and kept it at that. They wanted to retire fully last month...it'll be at least another year if not longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Would someone Please Message me Modelhaus EMAIL addy . I have switched IP . Email addy along with that BTW . I need to notify them about this . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Would someone Please Message me Modelhaus EMAIL addy . I have switched IP . Email addy along with that BTW . I need to notify them about this . Thanx ..In their message online, they state to contact them if your information changes either by calling 217-864-4402 or email them at models@modelhaus.com . I would assume that this would apply to credit card, email address or shipping address changes. They also state that you can delete items from your order but you CANNOT add to it.As ZoomZoom pointed out, they planned on being retired by now and it will be another year before they can due to the onslaught of orders they received. I cannot imagine how many of us would delay our retirement a year to fulfill orders after stating our intention to retire a year in advance. That alone speaks volumes about Don and Carol and how they feel about us as customers, many would have just shut down the website and left on their terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Before I could respond here , I did get two answers pertaining to Modelhaus . Thank you , I appreciate this . All, the Problems I endured with my IP distracted me from this detail . I am not able to say enough kudos to Don and Carol for their efforts and dedication .. God Bless them .. Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I contacted them earlier this week to change my shipping address since I moved, Carol Holthaus indicated my June '16 order may be shipping by late fall, the July one later... I'm not worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJake Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Your Modelhaus Order #23269 has been shipped. Thanks for your patronage, The Modelhaus Arrived. Edited June 29, 2017 by JustJake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Cool my order is only 531 away! Now serving?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I just picked up my last Modelhaus order today. Like nearly everybody else, I was happy to receive my package, but sad to see the end of an era. Now to actually build something with all this resin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Have they quit yet,May 2017? actually casting for orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Have they quit yet,May 2017? actually casting for orders. They are still processing back orders...talked w/ them a month ago, my two orders from June and July of last year may be coming by the end of the year at earliest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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