Topic: Model Slipway to close September 2020 (Read 12141 times)

Model_Slipway · « **on:** August 21, 2020, 11:24:00 pm »

Dear Customers, we have decided to take full retirement from September 1. May we take this opportunity to thank each of you for your custom. Your support was greatly appreciated over the past thirty years, we've had a ball!

We wish you All the Best for the future.
Lawrie and Jackie

Stan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2020, 11:49:11 pm »

We were very fortunate to have Model Slipway members of Kirklees M B C in those early days.I hope you all agree that Lawrie and Jackie have produced some fabulous models over the thirty years in business. It's sad news that another major trader is standing down. All at Kirklees M B C wish you well in all your future endeavours. I am sure many more clubs will second my comments.

Stan.
Kirklees M B C.

Howard · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2020, 11:56:40 pm »

We all have to retire at some time but that is very sad new indeed as Model slipway has always been one of the best I for one will miss them greatly but I wish the both well and hope they enjoy at putting there feet up at last and lots on here will miss Jackies help and support when we needed it
Regards Howard.

Model_Slipway · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2020, 01:17:52 am »

Teary eyes here! Thank you Howard.

Jackie

madrob · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2020, 05:48:32 am »

This is sad news.
brilliant models ..brilliant people

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2020, 09:18:07 am »

Jackie and Lawrie,

Truly sorry to hear this but you have really earned your retirement and done so much for the hobby. The Model Slipway range has always been considered a standout product of the very highest quality as very many happy boaters will attest.

Best wishes to you both,

Colin

DaveM · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2020, 09:57:02 am »

Jackie and Lawrie - two of the most genuine, talented and lovely people in the trade -

It's been a pleasure working with you. Liz and I wish you all the best for a long and happy retirement (again!).
Dave M

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2020, 11:40:40 am »

All the best in your retirement, its great when you get used to it.

Bob

Taranis · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2020, 12:05:24 pm »

Ironically we look forward to retirement to have more modelling time

All the very best for the future

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2020, 12:06:24 pm »

Happy retirement Jackie and Lawrie,

Model Slipway, some of the best model kits ever made!

All the Best,

Martin

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2020, 07:52:33 pm »

Is there any chance of selling the business to at least give you a few bottles of bubbly to toast your retirement?

Bob

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2020, 07:54:41 pm »

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Is there any chance of selling the business to at least give you a few bottles of bubbly to toast your retirement?

As Bob says, that would be good if at all possible.

Colin

J.beazley · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2020, 08:04:47 pm »

Ah this is not good, another of my want list boats i cant get "aziz" as Bob says there is options out and about and a few bottles or more of bubbly do go down well indeed

Enjoy your freedom from the working life well deserved for sure
Jay

minimariner · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2020, 08:23:30 pm »

Jackie & Lawrie, thanks for all your help in the past, wishing you
both all the best in your retirement.

Kind Regards
Bryan.

Jackie do you remember this one.

justboatonic · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2020, 12:20:22 am »

As announced on the MSW website, Lawrie and Jackie to fully retire with effect from 1 September. Here's hoping someone buys the business!
http://www.modelslipway.com/

justboatonic · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2020, 12:32:54 am »

Hmmm, didnt see this posting! Can a mod delete my post about MSW in the Chit chat forum, please?
Ive had 3 MSW kits and I have to say, they were the best ones I could have bought. I only wish I had bought Conserver when I had the chance and now am very unlikely to be able to do so.
I hope the business is sold and someone can continue it but Im all too aware even without the ludicrous lockdown and trashing of the economy, running a business for a worthwhile profit nowadays is a big ask.
Thank you Lawrie and Jackie, enjoy your retirement.

Model_Slipway · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2020, 12:41:21 am »

Yes Bryan, now on display somewhere in Switzerland

Jackie

CGAux26 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2020, 12:57:31 am »

I too was a big fan of Model Slipway. I built the Loyal fleet tender about 11 years ago. A pleasure to build, as it was my first somewhat complicated boat. Jackie & Lawrie were a big help when I broke a couple of parts. One email to them and replacements arrived very quickly, no charge, even for postage to the US.
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gingyer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2020, 07:22:36 am »

Would always recommend model slipway models to people.
Is sad to hear they will no longer be available but
I hope that Lawrie and Jackie have a great retirement

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2020, 08:31:19 am »

Heres wishing them a long, happy and well deserved retirement.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2020, 11:06:27 am »

Topics merged

Bodger · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2020, 12:44:25 pm »

So sorry to see you go. My favourite kit producer of all time. Thank you for the hundreds of hours I have enjoyed building your kits. Thank you for always welcoming my Wife and I at the factory unit to collect kits and showing us around.
Your retirement will leave a great void in our hobby. On behalf of all the members of Derby Model Boat Club, may you enjoy many happy years at your leisure.

Very best wishes from Andy and all our member at Derby MBC.

Take care.

manofkent · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2020, 11:23:26 am »

Always had good service from them. Have built 3 Trent's, a Tamar, Wyeforce tug and a Tsekoa II. Fun to both build and sail. Where to find another such class supplier? Best wishes J&L

tassie48 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2020, 10:43:38 pm »

Lawrie and Jackie thank you so much for very fond memories and way too many hours both building and operational use on the water with your models, I do hope someone else takes over and keep the brand going on. Thank you for the great times had by all good luck fair winds and happy trails tassie48

justboatonic · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2020, 12:27:35 pm »

MSW webpage now completely gone. Just a 404 page. Very sad.

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