White Ensign Models

[Vlad Seabrook-Smith]

I caught a post from WEM on Facebook earlier announcing that as of the 28th November they would be ceasing trade.

Also on the homepage.

A shocking announcement and one I certainly didn't see coming as they have been expanding their product range significantly in recent years. Not to mention the commission of new kits due for release imminently.

A real shame.

[Shaun Symonds]

Hi Vlad
Now that explains Why My order for tracks was cancelled via paypal the other day.

Shaun

[Rob Matthews]

Wow

That is a mild Shocker. Can only agree about their expansion Vlad. I nearly posted the other day to say that They are carrying DNEPromodel porducts.

They have been a real force in the maritime modelling community.

What has caused that?

Rob

[Shaun Symonds]

Hi
They might have a purchaser for the shop etc but still under talks according to FB, so fingers crossed .

Shaun

[Rob Matthews]

I was very struck by this poignant phrase from White Ensign Models on FB:

"The short answer to why is too much money going out, not enough coming in".

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? ... notif_t=li

Niche markets and an extended depression . I along with many of us often been guilty of using the phrase "The Golden Age of modelling". Maybe we need to rethink that assertion

There was a rumour on another site that LSA models are closing. With Netmerchants having gone the number of UK online shops I have to search now for obscure items has dwindled to a mere handfull.

Rob

[Ian Shumsky]

Rob, LSA confirmed at Scale ModelWorld that they were shutting down.