Who bought out Panzerwerks?

[Hammer's Africaners]

Does anyone know if the person who bought out Steve's Panzerwerks started selling anything yet? Or if they have a proposed starting date/time?


Whoever it it may be, if they have not opened yet, they might want to consider letting people put in some pre-orders in to help them get the ball rolling.


If they are open, does anyone have the site they are using?


Thanks


Hammer

[Pangaea95]

Good questions Hammer

[Rolling Thunder Tech]

Been wondering the same thing, would like to pick up some truck wheels that he had

Leonard
RTT

[inxsone]

I'd love to pick up the "Luchs" parts I need to finish my build and would love to get my hands on the T-34 running gear and tracks.

[Ostfront43]

Same here, who is this mystery person? I have a few projects on hold for the need of parts! I need jeep, 250, and multiple tank parts.

[Rolling Thunder Tech]

Is Steve still on the forum that we can ask him?

Leonard
RTT

[fusilier1944]

What happened to the “magic elves” who used to make his product masters? Steve was always a master craftsman when it came to high quality resin castings but there was a whole crew of master modelers behind the scenes making the parts he replicated.

[Rolling Thunder Tech]

I would have thought that by now we'd have all kinds of parts available from home crafter 3-D machines. There are a couple of3-D sources but the pricing is much higher than had been the case with resin parts that had to be made by hand.

Leonard
RTT

[chamildav]

I can't really answer your questions since I don't really know. But my understanding is Panzerwerks parts won't be available again soon. Might come back but I don't think the new owner of the molds and masters has any immediate plans. I do know Steve was sad to have to let Panzerwerks shut down. He's been in the 1/6th modelling hobby as long as anyone and enjoyed producing parts and joining in with other craftsmen and hobbyists generally. Like a lot of us though the need to make a living is important and our hobby is very small especially when your talking about vehicle parts and detailing items. Whoever purchased Steve's items would probably prefer to stay anonymous since they don't appear to be starting production again. I respect their desire for privacy and think it's a good decision based on the various posts I've seen from people wanting parts. I expect Steve, and all the others who helped him to offer some of the best detail parts and vehicle items are honored by your interest. But I doubt he can answer your questions either so I'm going to respect everyones privacy on this.

[weaselt24]

According to the party that informed me about this actually forgot to ask who bought it from Steve.LOL!
My friend that informed me has known Steve for over 20 yrs.
According to him Steve may help out with some molding to get him started possibly.
Other than that, that is all l was told.
My source over the years built tons of masters for Steve. I'm not going to say his name and that would open a whole can of worms there. He's busy with his career right now. Plans on returning to his 1/6 projects when he retires in 2 yrs.
THAT IS ALL I KNOW. END OF STORY.
We will have to wait for news. If l hear anything l will let everyone know.
Cheers.
Al

[niall68]

Finger crossed 'cos there is 1/6th parts that I want to order again from panzerwerks

[Reef12]

I remember the guy I dealt with him many years back I will not mention his name or handle on here, will let him post it when he is ready.

Cheers

Jeff

[panzerwerk]