Woody V Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) NOTHING LASTS FOREVER The time is well past due for me to throw in the towel and close up shop for good, so between now and our official closing date, November 30, 2022, we will be liquidating all of our current inventory - first come, first served. We are expecting a high volume of sales during this inventory liquidation period so we are asking for your patience, and to expect delays in receiving your orders. We will be sending periodic updates on inventory availability in the weeks ahead. WHY NOW? We've had a good run for over 33 years but I'm old, tired and ready to reclaim what's left of my life while I'm still healthy and able to do some of the things I enjoy. There was a time not that long ago that I had unbounded enthusiasm for Archer but those days are sadly fading away. Age has caught up with me and I simply can't keep up with new the technologies emerging in our industry, and tech in general. Frankly, it's become a struggle to come to work lately and that's not fair to our customers, and I'm not about to hang on at your expense for no reason other than my pride. CHEER UP, I'M NOT DEAD YET. Don't expect to see me napping on the porch waiting to die. My friend and I have started a non-profit cat rescue (thecatfarm.org) and I'm sure being a cat herder will take up a lot of my time. Incidentally, all of the profits between now and when we close will go toward our rescue. PARTING THOUGHTS Before I go I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all our customers who supported us over these many decades. Your patronage helped feed my family and put a roof over our heads, and for that I will be eternally grateful. I pray each and every one of you has a long, healthy and happy life. In closing, allow me to take a moment to recognize and publicly thank Cookie Sewell for convincing me to get Archer started. Thank you, my friend. What a long, strange trip it's been. FAREWELL and HAPPY MODELING, The cool kids at Archer Woody Vondracek and Chrissy Perdue LINK TO SITE Edited September 3, 2022 by Archer Fine Transfers thierry laurent, Breaker, LSP_Kevin and 23 others 11 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Sad to hear, but order placed before it is too late. Wishing you much joy in the next phase of your life Woody V and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieNick Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 All good things come to an end, and it’s been a bloody good run enjoy what the future brings Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Indeed sad to hear Woody, but as you say maybe its time to do some stuff for you to do some things for YOU. Hopefully you will still be around LSP! BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 A sad day indeed, Woody, but we've enjoyed your contributions, and hope that you will continue them. We also thank you for all the support you've given us in your capacity as a site sponsor, and wish you all the best in your impending retirement! Kev Woody V, TAG and BiggTim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Indeed sad to hear Woody, but as you say maybe its time to do some stuff for you to do some things for YOU. Hopefully you will still be around LSP! I had to close so I can finish my Corsair. Oy vey, so many parts. Rick Griewski, Model_Monkey, Rockie Yarwood and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 44 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: A sad day indeed, Woody, but we've enjoyed your contributions, and hope that you will continue them. We also thank you for all the support you've given us in your capacity as a site sponsor, and wish you all the best in your impending retirement! Kev I have no intention of giving up models so y’all are going to have to put up with me until I croak. Rick Griewski, Rockie Yarwood, LSP_Kevin and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Landrotten Highlander said: Sad to hear, but order placed before it is too late. Wishing you much joy in the next phase of your life We have a LOT of inventory on hand so rest assured that you won’t miss out on anything. BiggTim, Kagemusha and coogrfan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Congratulations Woody! I wish you a wonderful new phase in your life, and thank you deeply for the wonderful addition you’ve made to our hobby through your parts and service. Sincerely, Tom Edited September 1, 2022 by Uncarina Woody V, BiggTim and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepp Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Sad to hear - but life must come first! Good luck with wherever yours takes you next - and thanks for the grand job you've done to date! Woody V and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Don't blame you a bit, buddy! Time to enjoy yourself. Wish I could join you!! Problem is....too many things I've been wanting to buy from you, and too little money right now! Ordered a few things just now anyway..... Tim Edited September 1, 2022 by BiggTim Woody V and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: We have a LOT of inventory on hand so rest assured that you won’t miss out on anything. Then let's put it another way: I wanted to get my order in and get out of the way before the stampede begins... Woody V and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Woody, first of all THANK YOU for all your hard work and the amazing product you provided us with over the years. And second CONGRATULATION to the new adventure, almost said retirement, but one can never retired. All the best ! Cheers Martin Uncarina, BiggTim and Woody V 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Thank you Woody for the first-rate work you have done. From the dry-transfers to printed resin surface details and everything in between. Best wishes for many happy times in your future! Oh yeah, an order will be on the way shortly. Cheers, Rockie Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Congrats, Woody. Glad you’re taking the time to do what you want to do with life, and that theCorsair will take 90% now! Honestly, I’m jealous. Wish I could call work done now, but I have some time left. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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