Time to call it a day

Those who know me will be aware that my health has not been good of late. With two close family bereavements as well in the last seven months, I have had to make a decision.

A great deal of my time in the past few years has been involved with producing kits and foam wings for people who love to build but do not have the facilities to produce foam or cnc parts.

I now wish to concentrate on my own models now without the intrusion or stress of other peoples orders. In other words, I want to relax and enjoy my hobby.

I am therefore not accepting any more orders for wings or kits after completing the outstanding orders that I have already.

I hope that people will be understanding in where I am coming from and look forward to seeing you at events in the future.

Steve

Happy Retirement Steve!

Happy retirement Steve. I don't blame you, Ive just retired from my photography business so more time for modeling!!!

You have used your skills to help others Steve, done it and got the T shirt.

Make the most of it now

Well done that man!

Quite recently I also decided to slash my workload by 50% or so, and I've also taken my personal pension. With our flying field just a few minutes drive from my house, I (potentially) ought to be able to fly most decent afternoons.......

Here's hoping.........

Many thanks for all your kind comments. I intend to enjoy it.

Right choice Steve

Get some flying in.

Wot Martyn said, enjoy your retirement..

But I guess I will have to have a go at cutting my own Touche surfaces now.....

Steve, as has been said, save your energy for your leisure time. Listen to your body, if it's telling you to slow down then don't argue with it. Best wishes for sunny skies and light winds for you.

+1 And don't forget to post the photos of all your new models on here for us to share your enjoyment.

I certainly will Frank. Just converted my Supra Fly 60 to electric. It is easier now for me to use that for power. Flew it for the first time last Tuesday. To say I had a grin like a Cheshire cat would be an understatement.

Well done on a difficult decision Steve! I'm sure everyone you've helped along the way really appreciates your hard work & effort (I certainly do!)

The time comes for all of us to have some quality time doing what you want, when you want, seeing people/going places, etc etc., especially when health throws a curved ball.

I can understand your position as am there myself now!

Very best wishes!

Bill

Hi Steve

Good luck in your retirement, at the weekend and spurned on by your Bulldog thread I managed to fine Bulldog Fuz or all the signs are it is the same as the one in your pictures, I thought I would give you a shout regards the wings and tails, that was a flawed concept! 🤣😎

I very much respect your decision so are there any pictures you can point me in the direction of as I have not even got a finished model image to go off, I do need to make a plug for the canopy so obviously the shape would be helpful.

I am considering taking a mould from this untouched moulding so to make it lighter with epoxy and cloth I have my original Mick Reeves kit of the Capricorn which I am taking right back to gel coat and have remedial work to do on that, I have the original wing and a new retract wing for that too.

Any information re the Bulldog would be very much appreciateted.

And enjoy your retirement!

Regards

Nige.

Hello Steve ,I wish you a pleasant retirement with the lot of satisfaction

Cheers

''Brother in retirement''

Good decision. Enjoy your retirement.

Hope to see you down at Retford mfc on a regular basis mate, time to look after number 1 and enjoy retirement

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​regards Neil B

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